Natural and
Local History
Get hands-on with the Museum’s object handling collection combined with a historical study of the 17th century founder of British natural history who came from Essex – John Ray.
Curriculum Links
KS1
• Humans and other animals.
KS2
• Rocks.
• Living things and their habitats.
• Local History Study.
Workshops
Life Cycles and Classification
An interactive group session which will
introduce pupils to John Ray’s pioneering
studies in animal life cycles
and classification.
Bones and Movement
This session explores the skeleton and
structure of different animals. Pupils
will learn about the bones, joints and
movement of different animals.
John Ray Gallery
Pupils will have the opportunity to visit the
John Ray History Gallery and explore our
discovery area.
Lunch
We have indoor lunch facilities for schools to use.
Visit the Museum Shop
Don’t forget to tell us if you are planning on visiting the Museum Shop.
Goody bags also available.
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