Schools & colleges

Whether you'd like to do a workshop led by our staff or just bring your class to one of our sites planning a school visit can be an effort, so we want to make it as easy for you as possible. In this section you can find out about booking your trip, see a range of activities that can be used in the classroom either before or after your visit, download risk guidelines and see which workshop would suit your class best.
We have activities and workshops suitable for students of all ages, from the youngest children right up to young people in further education. Use the menu on the left to find out more. So that our museums don't get overcrowded it is essential that schools and other groups book in advance for both workshops and teacher-led visits.
"I would just like to say how great I thought you were leading the workshop. Despite how well behaved the children were they are not an easy class and have a lot of challenges. You really engaged them and we got some brilliant pieces of writing following the trip. I will definitely be recommending it or come again myself should we repeat the topic."
Jon Brailey, Teacher, Whiteways Primary School
South Yorkshire school trips
To find out more about trips with Museums Sheffield, Barnsley Museums, Heritage Doncaster, Rotherham Heritage Learning Service, Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and Sheffield Manor Lodge, please download this free guide.
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Jan 07 2021
Museums by Mail
Throughout the pandemic we’ve been working hard to bring our collections, exhibitions and events to you online. However, we know not everyone can access digital content, so we're very pleased to have created a project to enable us to reach a wider audience during this often isolating time.
Nov 26 2020
New lease of life for Graves Gallery thanks to Ampersand Foundation funding
We’re really delighted to announce a new programme of refurbishment and redisplay for the Graves Gallery, which has been made possible through a generous five-year funding grant from the Ampersand Foundation.