Schools

In our museums across the Tees Valley we bring curriculum learning to life. Using our amazing art, historic collections and buildings we help students explore their own locality and the stories of people who have lived here. A museum visit is all about authentic, immersive experiences that deepen understanding, spark creativity and motivate students to learn.

We offer award-winning programmes for all Key Stages from EYFS to Key Stage 4. We can also help you plan your visit to make it relevant to what you’re doing in school. As part of a broad and balanced curriculum a museum visit can be a fantastic boost at the start of a topic, a great way to deepen learning part way through or an exciting way to validate, celebrate and cement learning at the end.

Tees Valley Museums works closely with Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum and Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA). Please visit their websites to find out more about their programmes for schools.

Fantastic delivery! Great links to history and science as well as covering the art curriculum. Very child friendly. Totally engaged the children from beginning to end.

Teacher, Year 2

Everything provided. Full of interesting information and ideas we can re-use in school.

Teacher, Year 6

When we return to school from visits, often children will allude to ‘the dinner/packed lunch’ as the highlight of their day. I am happy to report that NO children cited this as their favourite part of the day. They were waxing lyrical about facts they had learnt, things that they had seen and the artwork they had produced. This is a testament to the wonderful time that was had by all!

Teacher, Year 2

The range of activities made the Enchanted Woodland experience seem very real and lifelike - really aids learning.

Teacher, Years 1 and 2

That day out has really made me learn more and helped me with my work at school.

Student, Year 6

Superb new knowledge which built on the children’s existing knowledge. The activities were motivating and the children were totally absorbed. The activities crossed a range of curriculum areas. Excellent range of resources.

Teacher, Years 5 and 6

I have been previously and always feel the experiences provided for the children are well balanced, interesting and well pitched. An excellent job!

Teacher, Year 3

It is a trip full of learning.

Student, Year 4

Excellent activities and interesting, engaging information. The children really enjoyed it and it built on well to what they learnt in class.

Teacher, Year 3

I learned lots of stuff. I liked everything I learned.

Student, Year 4

It was such a rich day. The children were so keen to explore and develop ideas. Every moment was a new learning opportunity.

Teacher, EYFS

It is easy to learn by looking at the objects.

Student, Year 4

The Museum is a wonderful place for children to visit and learn. The staff are very accommodating, welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about their job. The children were very engaged and motivated.

Teacher, EYFS