Key Stage 2
Brooklands Museum supports learning outside the classroom through a range of workshops, tours, activity days and resources that will inspire and engage pupils of all ages.
General Admission price per pupil is £5. One adult FREE per six pupils.
Prices for individual workshops quoted below are in addition to the General Admission price.
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ReadSelf-Guided Visit
Museum Explorer
Explore our collections whilst using one of our activity resources, specially developed to engage students in real life applications of the learning Curriculum. Indoors & outdoors.
Cost: Included in General Admission price (see top of page).
KS2: Science, Design & Technology, History & English
Guided Tours
Gateways to the World: by Air
Discover the history of aviation and the changes in technology and design with our guided tour of the aviation exhibits. Walkthrough the fastest passenger plane ever to be built – the Concorde! Primarily outdoors.
Cost: £1.50 per pupil (in addition to General Admission price, see top of page). 45 children per session
Duration: 45mins
KS2: Science, History and Design & Technology
Gateways to the World: On Land
Explore the history and development of land transport including our bicycle, motorbike and car exhibits, and walk on the original Brooklands racetrack. Learn about Formula 1 racing, and discover the changes to motorcar materials over time. Indoors and outdoors.
Cost: £1.50 per pupil (in addition to General Admission price, see top of page). 45 children per session
Duration: 45mins
KS2: Science, History and Design & Technology
Workshops
Downhill Racers
Discover the key forces at play on a moving vehicle, learn about aerodynamics and build a car from re-usable materials in teams before racing it down Test Hill. Primarily outdoors; involves teamwork and interaction between small groups of students.
Cost: £1.50 per pupil (in addition to General Admission price, see top of page). 30 children per session
Duration: 40mins
KS2: Science and Design & Technology
WW2: Stories from the Home Front
What did an ARP Warden wear when patrolling the streets during the Blitz? What did a baby’s gas mark or a food ration card look like? In this workshop you will discover some fascinating period objects from our collection and learn about the people who worked at Brooklands during both World Wars. Primarily indoors.
Cost: £1.50 per pupil (in addition to General Admission price, see top of page). 30 children per session
Duration:30mins
KS2: History and English