St. John's House Museum

St John’s Museum offers the chance for school children to experience life as a Victorian with the following interactive sessions:

The Victorian Schoolroom: Experience life as a Victorian student, with a ‘Victorian’ teacher taking the children through the elements of a typical school day in 1888; the 3Rs, drill, an object lesson and even vocal gymnastics!

Victorian Schoolroom Extension Activities: This enables the class to have some extra time to get to grips with life in a Victorian schoolroom. Children can discover what a Victorian art lesson involved, try their very best copy-book handwriting or turn their hand to sewing.

Victorian Laundry: Experience doing the washing without electricity with Charlotte our laundry-maid! Children take turns to pump the water, grate the soap, use the dolly and the posser in the tub and mangle the washing before hanging it out to dry.

Upstairs, Downstairs: Investigate everyday life in two very different Victorian households; a small terraced house and a grand town house.

Mop Caps to Top Hats: Explore what Victorian children and adults wore through trying on a range of replica and real clothing from our handling collection!

Discover St John’s Museum: Children take a discover pack, with quiz cards, and look around this historic building– inside and out. (This session is free of charge)

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13

Admission

Cost £2 per pupil for LEA Warwickshire schools, £3 per pupil for all non Warwickshire schools, academies and private schools. Minimum charge £30 per session.

To make a booking or for more information, please telephone Heritage Education on 01926 412069. Email us at heritageeducation@warwickshire.gov.uk

Website

http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritage-education/victorian-activities-at-st-johns-museum-warwick/

Into Battle Tuesday 29th July
Find out how battles were fought in the past, from the Romans to the First World War. Get the chance to make a trebuchet, Roman shield, and embroider a World War One postcard.

Beasts and Birds Wednesday 30th July
Find out about the beasts and birds all around us. Come on a hunt round Priory Park and see if you can see them, or the tracks they've left behind.

A Grand Day Out Thursday 31st July
What did Victorians do on their days off? Everything from day trips to the seaside to sporting activities. Make ice cream the Victorian way in St John's kitchen and make puppets for your own Punch and Judy show.

Dig! Tuesday 5th August
Become an archaeologist for the day and explore ancient civilisations, including Romans and Egyptians, and learn about the techniques used by archaeologists. Make a Roman mosaic, Egyptian amulet and Anglo Saxon jewellery

Pills and potions Wednesday 6th August
Discover how medicine and the way that people have looked after themselves have changed over time. Try making old remedies and make your own film about your findings.

Princesses to Pot Cleaners Thursday 7th August
Discover everything about castle life in the past: what people ate, how they amused themselves, what jobs they did. Make treats for a feast, a miniature castle, a princess hat and a sword.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• Especially for children

Admission

Places at the Agency are £24.00 a day. Book two or more sessions and receive a 20% discount on the overall cost per child. Suitable for children aged 6 - 12 years. Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and a drink. To make a booking or for further information about the History Detectives day workshops, please telephone Warwickshire Museum on 01926 412501 or 412132 during normal museum opening hours.

Website

http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

You can keep anything you find on this fossil hunt! The price includes travel to and from the quarry site. Meet and collect from the Wattlewood Room at St John’s Museum, Warwick. Please bring a packed lunch.

Suitable for ages 8+. Spaces are limited, early booking is essential for this popular trip. Call 01926 412501 or 412132 during normal museum opening hours.

Suitable for

• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15
• 16-17
• 18+

Admission

Tickets £18.00 per person. 20% discount for groups of three or more (groups must include at least one adult).

Website

http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

A day of family friendly activities to commemorate World War One and launch of our volunteer-led exhibition showing collections from Heritage and Culture Warwickshire and The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum (Royal Warwickshire). Meet World War One characters, have a go at playing 'Christmas Truce' Football, explore our museum trail and get crafty with make and take activities. FREE entry.

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 7-10
• 14-15
• 18+
• 5-6
• Any age
• 11-13
• 16-17

Admission

FREE Cost: £2.50 per child for the make and take activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just drop in.

Website

http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk

From the sweet-natured eldest daughter Jane to the coquettish and petulant Lydia, we are delighted to present a fresh and contemporary adaptation of Pride & Prejudice - an insight into the amorous exploits and enduring etiquette between family, friends and lovers.

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15
• 16-17
• 18+

Admission

Cost: Adults £15.00, Concessions £13.00, Children £11.00. The productions will continue whatever the weather. Disabled parking is available. Refunds will be issued should either Heartbreak Productions or Heritage and Culture Warwickshire cancel the performance.

All aboard the Jolly Roger! Fasten your lifebelts for a fast and frenzied journey back to your childhood. This amazing adaptation gives audiences a chance to team up with the Lost Boys, Indians or Fairies.

Suitable for

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-10
• 11-13
• 14-15
• 16-17
• 18+

Admission

Cost: Adults £15.00, Concessions £13.00, Children £11.00. Family ticket (Peter Pan only) £49.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children). The productions will continue whatever the weather. Disabled parking is available. Refunds will be issued should either Heartbreak Productions or Heritage and Culture Warwickshire cancel the performance. Call 01926 412132 to book.

Website

http://hertiage.warwickshire.gov.uk