Opening Times

There are three sites within Museums Luton: John Dony Field Centre, Stockwood Discovery Centre & Wardown Park Museum.
Contact us for more details.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Don't that our word for it, please read some of the quotes we have had from teachers.
"The museum is a tremendous resource. The staff are always helpful and respond to requests for help quickly." Teacher, Sacred Heart Junior School, Luton, Bedfordshire.

"I was very impressed. The museum offered so much more than I had anticipated. Apart from excellent artefacts, the workshops really made the subject come alive." Teacher, St Nicholas Primary School, Harpenden.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

All are session are designed to be cross-curricular and develop pupils speaking,listening,and thinking skills.

What are the activities?

We offer a range of hands-on sessions that employ role-play, handling real artefacts and investigating natural and built environments. Sessions include Toys, Keep Smiling Trough - a World War Two Experience, Mechanisms and Carriages, Art in the Garden and River Study.
We can also lead workshops at your school. Contact us for more details.

What is the age range of the activities?

4 - 18 years old

Sample programme of the activities:

Please see our website for more details.
www.museumsluton.com
www.wardownparkmuseum.com
www.stockwooddiscovery.com

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

All teachers are free. We are flexible about sizes.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We offer guidance on risk assessment.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Teachers can make individual appointments with our Education Officers.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Lunchrooms available at two sites on request.

Is specific clothing required?

No.

Do you have first aid on site?

We have trained First Aiders on site.