Museum of Classical Archaeology
Services for Primary Schools
The cast gallery is filled with the works of ancient Greek sculpture to inspire and excite you. See below to find out how to book and plan your visit.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Take a look at the KS2 Teacher’s Pack (pdf download):
KS2 Teacher’s Pack
- Basic Museum information, how to book.
- Before your visit – preparing yourself, preparing your pupils.
- Museum background and key examples from the collection.
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SCHOOL-LED VISIT
(Allow at least 1 hour)
Explore the gallery using the ‘Greeks’ KS2 Workpack.
Try combining this with a Story Session to inspire creative thinking and writing.
‘Greeks’ KS2 Workpack
- Notes for teachers
- Gallery Rules
- Introduction session – ideas
- Children’s worksheets – Colour, Gods and Goddesses, Athletes, Fights, Hercules
- Helper’s answer sheets
Story Session Birth of Athena
Follow the journey of the myth through moving amongst the sculptures. Hear about Zeus, Metis, Hephaestus, Athena, Princess Arachne |
MUSEUM-LED VISIT
(Available Tuesday and Wednesday - allow 1.5 hours). Split the group in half with one half exploring (using worksheets or self-led story for example) and the other half working with the Museum Education Officer. The groups will swap over at halftime. Choose one of the following:
Pediment Session – Through looking at the pediments of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, consider temples and religion, myths and meanings, Olympics and Athletes
Story Session Birth of Athena - Follow the journey of the myth through moving amongst the sculptures.
Story Session Hermes the Messenger God - Useful to inspire literacy activities back at school (for example persuasive writing, letter writing, story planning)
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ART & DESIGN
Use our gallery to encourage visual observation and develop drawing skills (pencils or crayon; no ink, paints, charcoal or pastels please).
We can offer advice on interesting exercises, or help with materials for small groups.
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Maximum class size per session: 35 pupils; we suggest a ratio of 1 adult per 5 pupils.
All groups must be booked with us in advance, whether taught or self-led. Our education service is free but donations are welcome, to offset the cost of materials and contribute to gallery maintenance. Cheques should be payable to The University of Cambridge.
Museum Education Officer: Position currently vacant
Email cpj28@cam.ac.uk.
