Schools
The Museum of Classical Archaeology is an ideal destination for school trips. With our free education service, we have something to offer students of all ages.
Our Cambridge museum is a great place to bring primary school groups, especially those studying the Ancient Greeks or Romans at Key Stage 2. We can also support both the Classics and the Art curriculum at secondary level: students studying the ancient world will benefit from student tours, while those studying art can hone their drawing skills to their heart's content.
Our Education and Outreach Coordinator is happy to work with you to plan your school trip. We can lead the group or, if you prefer, you can self-lead: it's up to you.
Please note: learning sessions led by our Education and Outreach Coordinator are available Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm. Virtual sessions are available Tuesday-Thursday, 9.30-11am.
Our Learning Service
We offer both in-person and virtual visits to our atmospheric Cast Gallery - so your students can learn from our casts of Greek and Roman sculpture both in the museum and in the classroom.
Primary Schools
Key Stage 1: Myths and Storytelling (In Person)
Introduce your students to the world of ancient Greek myth in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the types of stories the ancients told about their gods – and then have a go at crafting your own.
Key Stage 2: Ancient Greeks (In Person)
Book this workshop and discover the world of ancient Greece. Our atmospheric Cast Gallery is the perfect space to explore the gods and heroes from myth, and to learn about ancient Greek culture and life.
Key Stage 2: Romans (In Person)
Meet the Romans in this hands-on workshop. Your students will learn about the big hitters in Roman myth and life, as well as handling real 2000-year-old artefacts.
Key Stage 2: Virtual Visits
Make a connection: book this interactive workshop and your students can experience an encounter with our Cast Gallery from the comfort of their own seats in your classroom, led by our Education and Outreach Coordinator live from the Museum itself.
Secondary Schools
Key Stages 3-5: Museum Tours (In-Person)
Our Cast Gallery is set up chronologically – which makes it a great space to explore more than one thousand years of classical art history. Our casts are a unique resource to support the curriculum.
Key Stages 3-5: Virtual Visits
Make a connection: book this interactive workshop and your students can experience an encounter with our Cast Gallery from the comfort of their own seats in your classroom, led by our Education and Outreach Coordinator live from the Museum itself.
Art and Drawing Groups
Our calm and tranquil Cast Gallery offers an ideal setting for art groups to practice sketching the human body and classical form, whether you want to bring students studying art at school or college, or you are part of an informal group.
How to Book
To make an online or in-person booking, please use our online booking request form.
Our Education and Outreach Coordinator will be in touch to answer any questions or discuss your options in advance of your visit.
Please note, we ask that all school trips are booked in at least a week in advance. Unbooked groups may be turned away at the door.
We want your school group to have fun on your visit to us, but unfortunately we also have to make sure our collection is looked after. Groups who have to be repeatedly warned about behaviour may be asked to leave.
Meet Martha, our Education and Outreach Coordinator
Hi, I’m Martha and it’s my job to make sure your trip is fun and inspiring! I studied Classical Archaeology at UCL and I've taught in primary schools in London and Athens. I've also worked with refugee communities on the island of Lesvos.
Get in Touch
Museum Education and Outreach Coordinator
Tel. 01223 767044
Email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk