Exhibitions

Exhibitions

What is it? 

An exhibition can be reasonably defined as a selection of items displayed for the enjoyment of the public. The specific subject of an exhibition can be almost anything, but the most popular themes tend to be art and history.

What does it involve?

Attending an exhibition mainly just involves paying attention and engaging with the show that has been put on for you! 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

The purpose of an exhibition is to display points of interest in the most effective manner, and it can be a great alternative way of learning than reading out of books in the classroom. Having a visual and tangible example of something in front of you makes it so much more interesting to learn about, especially if it's something you've only ever seen in pictures before e.g. you'll remember seeing preserved artefacts in real life much easier than when you saw it in a book. 

What equipment do we need?

Exhibitions often have guides to take you around and explain the display further, and specialist school group guides may have activities for the students to engage in during the visit - check beforehand to see if such a feature is available, and if you need to bring any equipment for it! Other than that, you shouldn't need to provide anything to enjoy an exhibition. 

Who is it suitable for?

While not all exhibitions are suitable for all ages, there is enough variety that there will be one perfectly suited to the age and interests of your student group - make sure to do your research!

Costs?

Entry to exhibitions can vary between costing nothing and a £30+ fee depending on the content and the venue!

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Exhibition venues can often be large and confusing to navigate, so make sure younger groups of students are sufficiently supervised!

How do we include?

The variety of venues, subjects and sizes available when considering attending an exhibition means you should be able to include everyone regardless of interests or disabilities. 

Doing it abroad?

Foreign countries all have their own fascinating histories and culture which will all undoubtedly be displayed in a great exhibition somewhere! The main cities of a country are the most likely places to find an engaging exhibition, so check out whats on before you set off from the UK!

Main website: 

Consult individual venue websites to see exactly what they have on at the current time!

 

See the list below for venues and providers who deliver this activity:

National Museum Royal Navy - Portsmouth

Venue Type: 
Maritime / Sea Life
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Discover how the Royal Navy helped shape the modern world through stories of courage and determination in our three exhibition galleries.

See treasures from the last 350 years like the Life Mask taken from Nelson’s face in 1800, the first Victoria Cross ever awarded in 1856, or a World War II Enigma Machine which helped win the Battle of the Atlantic. Discover the amazing stories of ordinary people who made the Navy's history, from the 19 year old fighting the slave trade off West Africa in the 1820s, to the first women who served at sea in the 1990s.

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Coventry Transport Museum

Home of the world's fastest car - Thrust II!
Venue Type: 
Transport
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Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry. If you’re looking for a fantastic FREE day out for all the family, you can’t beat Coventry Transport Museum.

In the heart of Coventry city centre, this huge Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, and a visit whisks you away into a world of stories of real people, real passions and real hope.

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Windermere Steamboat Museum

Venue Type: 
Science & Technology
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The Windermere Steamboat Museum has a nationally important collection of historic vessels demonstrating the continuous development of boatbuilding in the Lake District over 200 years from 1745. The collection, however, dates from 1200 all the way through to the late 20th century and is an important part of the dispersed national boat and maritime collection. 

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Venue Type: 
Maritime / Sea Life
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an ideal day out for groups and tours.

Ask anyone to name the most famous warships in the world and the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860 are sure to feature - in turn the favourite of Henry VIII, Nelson's victor at the Battle of Trafalgar and the ship that never fired a shot in anger during 10 years of sea domination.

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Stephenson Railway Museum

Venue Type: 
Museums
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Stephenson Railway Museum is open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until 2 November 2014 and all week during school holidays (excluding Christmas holidays). With heritage train rides on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

200 years since George Stephenson built his first locomotive Blucher.

A range of fascinating locomotives are on display. The Museum is home to:

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Science Museum

Explore the universe from the Big Bang to the darkest reaches of Space.
Venue Type: 
Museums
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Expect the unexpected including a space toiler, a seven-toed cat and a pregnant man.

Delve into the archives of scientific geniuses such as James Lovelock or peer into the future of the latest psychological advances.

Learn about Medicine techniques through the ages. And get your hands on one of our interactive exhibits - just like the Queen, who sent her first tweet from here!

School Trips

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National Waterfront Museum

Venue Type: 
Museums
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The National Waterfront Museum (Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau) tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years.

Our vast industrial and maritime heritage is ready to explore via cutting-edge, interactive technology married with traditional displays. It means a unique, captivating and involved visitor experience lies in wait at Wales's newest national museum.

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Yorkshire Air Museum

Venue Type: 
Transport
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The Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent air museum in Britain and is also the location of  The Allied Air Forces Memorial. It is a Registered Charity and nationally accredited museum (No.66). Situated in a 22 acre parkland site on the former World War II RAF Bomber Command Station at Elvington near the City of York, the Museum/Memorial is located on the largest and most original WWII station open to the public.

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Severn Valley Railway

Venue Type: 
Transport
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A full-size railway service running regular steam-hauled passenger trains between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, largely along the scenic River Severn. We operate along 16 miles of track from Kidderminster via Bewdley to Bridgnorth.

We are a historic rural railway line run with plenty for train enthusiasts to see and do. You may join the line at several stations, including Hampton Loade, Highley and Arley.

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Bure Valley Railway

Venue Type: 
Transport
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Norfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line runs between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' with country stations serving the villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall.

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