Museum Visits and Workshops
We are a fantastic destination for education groups to explore and welcome group sizes from 5 to 75 students.
Our interactive exhibitions, education workshops and knowledgeable learning team will spark imaginations and inspire curiosity through multi-sensory and hands-on activities.
We’re currently taking bookings and can run visits for groups on any day of the week throughout the year, subject to availability.
Discovering How
We are proud to offer a number of educational workshops, designed to develop student’s STEM knowledge and skills in line with national curriculum objectives.
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How have cars changed over time?
Be a historical hero and discover how Karl Benz and Henry Ford got the world on wheels. Work as a team to create your own assembly line and ‘manufacture’ cars as quickly and efficiently as you can!
✓ EYFS
✓ KS1
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How are cars designed for speed?
Discover a world of automotive design and technology from the very earliest of cars to Formula 1. Be inspired by some of the most significant cars in the collection and then work in small teams to create a ‘rocket’ car (air powered) to see which vehicle can travel the farthest distance without breaking apart!
✓ KS2
✓ KS3 & 4
✓ Post 16
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How are cars changing for the future?
Explore the different ways the cars in our collection have been powered in the past and discover some exciting cars of the future! Build your own solar powered vehicle and work scientifically to test its effectiveness.
✓ KS2
✓ KS3 & 4
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Haynes Heritage Engineering Tour
Join us for a fascinating glimpse into our on-site workshop, where we provide expert maintenance and restoration for client vehicles old and new. On the tour, you'll explore our main mechanical workshop, body shop, and paint shop, where our skilled team carries out everything from MOTs and servicing to full ground-up restorations.
✓ KS3 & 4
✓ Post 16
Prices
£2.50 per learner aged 15 & under
£7.50 per learner aged 16 & over
Student to Adult Ratios
Accompanying adults go free
- 1:6 for children of seven years and under
- 1:8 for children of eight to 11 years
- 1:10 for students 11 years and over
For learners who may need additional accompanying adults, these accompanying adults also have free entry.
Included in the Visit
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A free recce visit for the lead member of staff and one accompanying visitor
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A tailored and themed guided tour of the museum, led by a knowledgeable member of the learning team
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Opportunities to sit in some of the vehicles in the collection
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An educational workshop where students will engage in fun and exploratory STEM activities
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Exclusive use of our Education Centre as your base throughout the day
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Free time to explore the museum at your leisure, with activities and trails provided if required
Educational Visit Resources