Home Education Workshops (7-12 yrs)
Home Educators are always welcome at National Coal Mining Museum. Every month you can get a deeper understanding of the museum with our specially tailored workshops.
The workshops are aimed at children aged 7-12 but is not exclusive to those ages and we welcome older and younger siblings. For older siblings why not book our Home Educators workshops for 12-16 year olds.
Siblings under five are welcome to come along free of charge and we will try and include them where it is appropriate, but the focus will be with the main group of children.
Adults in the group do not need to book onto the Workshop.
The Underground Tour is not part of any of the workshops. However, for £7.50 each, you can book onto a tour here or contact Reception on 01924 848806 or email.
Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 June 2026
Science: Complete the citizen science survey Earthworm Watch in association with the Earthworm Society of Britain. Investigate earthworms and how many we have in the Museum landscape.
Wed 23, Thu 24, Fri 25 September 2026
Art and History: Step back into wartime Britain and meet Mr or Mrs Ackroyd as you discover the experience of a WW2 evacuation and the important role of the Bevin Boys. Explore real artefacts through object handling, then get creative by making a recycled poppy to become part of an art installation.
Access Info: Part of the workshop will take place in another area on-site (this will be in the same building as the room the workshop usually takes place in)
Wed 4, Thu 5, Fri 6 November 2026
Art and Wellbeing Lantern Making: Learn the art of sculpture and contribute to our light-up event by creating a personalised light-up house based on the Betty Miller terraced houses of Royston. Be part of our marching lantern parade on Saturday 21 November 2026, with your colourful creation.
Access Info: Part of the workshop will take place in another area on-site (this will be in the same building as the room the workshop usually takes place in)
Wed 27 , Thu 27, Fri 29 January 2027
Geology and History: Meet famous people from history such as the Father of Geology William Smith and Marie Curie who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize for her scientific discoveries. Get involved in their experiments to investigate how old coal is and how it got deep underground.
Access Info: Some sound effects are used in the Rock ‘n’ Coal show (ear defenders will be available during the workshop). The lights will be dimmed for part of the workshop.
Wed 3, Thu 4, Fri 5 March 2027
Science Week: Interact in this sensory story about the ups and downs of coal. Get your engineering thinking-caps on to devise an innovative way to hold up 20kg of coal using limited resources.
Access Info: Some strong smells will be used during the sensory story (these smells are optional to smell). Some sound effects are used in the Sensory Story (ear defenders will be available during the workshop).
Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri 30 April 2027
Chemistry and First Aid Mines Rescue/ Pit Nurse Health and Safety: Discover the science behind safety and care as you explore chemistry, first aid and safety in the mines through hands-on activities. Learn about the roles of the mines rescue team and pit nurse, investigate safety uniforms and the fundamentals of staying safe in dangerous conditions, practice first aid and make your own antiseptic ointment to take home.
Access Info: Some strong smells will be used during the ointment making.
Wed 23, Thu 24, Fri 25 June 2027
Escape Room in a Box: Join us for an escape room challenge. Solve riddles, crack codes and problem-solve your way to victory.
We cannot issue a refund on these workshops due to non attendance or change the workshop to another day. Thank you for your understanding.
