Be inspired by museums

 

Whether you are studying dinosaurs, ancient civilisations and Egyptian mummies, Victorian paintings and the arts and crafts movement or steam-powered giant beam engines, Leicester Museums & Galleries has a host of resources available for you to use.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you plan your visit and access our online resources so that you get the right level of information for your learning stage.

We have lots of different ways for you to engage including inspirational Curriculum Enrichment Activities which focus on our permanent collections and self-guided resources such as discussion cards and activity sheets. Discover Leicester Museums & Galleries and ensure an immersive learning experience for all.

If you are interested in making a booking or have any other questions please use our Learning Enquiry Form.

• Learning Enquiry Form

Abbey Pumping Station

Abbey Pumping Station is open exclusively to SCHOOL VISITS ONLY at the following times:

Autumn term 2025/26

• Mon 17^th – Fri 21^st Nov 2025
• Mon 24^th – Fri 28^th Nov 2025

Summer term 2025/26

• Mon 8^th - Fri 12^th June 2026
• Mon 15^th – Fri 19^th June 2026

Schools will be able to book learning visits to the Museum during these weeks, but the site will not be open to the public. The Museum shop will not be open, but goody bags can be ordered at £3 per bag for collection on the day.

This is a great opportunity for school classes to have the museum all to themselves. We also offer our curriculum linked Big Water workshop at Abbey Pumping Station.

Please contact the Museum Learning team on learning@leicester.gov.uk to arrange a booking or to discuss an alternative time.

Newarke Houses

Newarke Houses Museum is open exclusively to SCHOOL VISITS ONLY at the following weeks:

Autumn term 2025/26:

• Mon 17^th – Fri 21^st Nov 2025
• Mon 24^th – Fri 28^th Nov 2025

Spring term 2025/26:

• Mon 2^nd – Fri 6^th Feb 2026
• Mon 9^th – Fri 13^th Feb 2026

Schools will be able to book learning visits to the Museum during these weeks, but the site will not be open to the public. The Museum shop will not be open, but goody bags can be ordered at £3 per bag for collection on the day.

This is a great opportunity for school classes to have the museum all to themselves. We also offer these curriculum linked learning sessions at Newarke Houses Museum.

• World War One: Your country needs you
• Toys: Playtime past and present

Please contact the Museum Learning team on learning@leicester.gov.uk to arrange a booking or to discuss an alternative time.

Sandford Award winning educational programmes

The Sandford Award celebrates and promotes high quality in heritage education. Leicester Museums & Galleries won this prestigious national award in recognition of its formal education programmes which inspire visitors to explore the worlds of history, arts, natural history and palaeontology.