School Visits
School visits can range from a gallery activity through to a full study day each with objects to handle from the museum collection.
Our commitment to schools is that when you book a study day with us during the winter months you will have the whole museum to yourselves and our staff solely organised to provide a memorable experience.
With a collection and display style that enables quick access to many areas of study within the National Curriculum we are able to meet the varied needs of a cross curriculum visit.
Local studies
Our local history collections start with the stone age and range through Celtic, Roman and Saxon Kent before widening out to include the diaries of one of Kent’s most prolific explorers.
For Kent schools there is a wealth of archaeological material and local history resources to investigate the history and people of Kent.
The 200 year old Powell-Cotton family home, Quex House, reflects the changing style and taste of a country family through the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. A family of keen photographers means that we have an archive of over 40,000 still images and hours of moving images from Kent as well as Africa.
Key Stage 1
In our handling collection we have African objects to support a range of National Curriculum activities.
Key Stage 2
Investigate our comprehensive archive to find out about Historic Kent and our international links.
Key Stage 3
Debate the ethical issues surrounding our environment and how we use it.
Resources
These files are for you to download to help you plan your visit. To read them you will need Adobe Acrobat.
Educational visit booking form
National Curriculum links Keystages 1 & 2
National Curriculum links Keystage 3
Contact
Please contact us if you are planning a visit, or if you have an idea for a visit but are unsure if we can accommodate you. Our aim is to provide tailored sessions and events that fit your needs as closely as if you had planned them yourself. We need your input to make that happen.
You can email us via the Contacts page
Or phone: 01843 842168 and ask for the Education Department
Or by post to:
Education
Quex Museum, House & Gardens
Quex Park
Birchington
Kent
CT7 0BH
Or even fax: 01843 846661
Please get in touch. We will be pleased to tell you what we can do to help you.
