Posted by: Elaine on: December 2, 2009
There are 2 opportunities coming up for early years practitioners to explore learning opportunities for young children and families in museums and galleries and to share good practice. Please see details below. Please note that these events are funded by Renaissance NW and are free – so book your places early!
These half day sharing events [...]
Posted by: Elaine on: August 12, 2009
EarlyArts recently announced its list of Pathfinder Partners who will be delivering training events with them across the country. They include a Manchester based partnership of museums and galleries ( including The Manchester Museum), Childrens services, MUSE (Manchester’s under 5’s Creative network), The Royal Exchange Theatre and Places who will deliver training in the [...]
Posted by: Louise on: July 24, 2009
So it’s the end of another successful (and busy!) school and college year for The Manchester Museum. We have seen and done all sorts of new and exciting things, not least starting our blog!
Our last school visited today and now the Museum is firmly in Summer Holiday mode. The picnic area on the 3rd floor [...]
Posted by: Neil on: June 29, 2009
I’m very fortunate in that, a few months ago, I was accepted on to the Professional Development Programme (PDP) at the University of Manchester’s Centre for Museology. This opportunity (funded by Renaissance North West) has come at a good point in my career, giving me the opportunity to reflect on my and others’ practice and [...]
Posted by: Louise on: May 20, 2009
Exciting news!
We have just been confirmed as a venue for Drawing across the Curriculum: learning, engagement and enjoyment here at The Manchester Museum on Wednesday July 8th.
More info and links below
Drawing across the Curriculum: learning, engagement and enjoyment
Venue: The Manchester Museum
Date: [...]
Posted by: Elaine on: March 17, 2009
We recently held an afternoon training session for early years practioners from a variety of settings across the city. There was opportunity for exploring the museum spaces, using some of our resources for self programmed visits and to have time to think about / discuss learning opportunities in the museum with other practitioners.
After tea and [...]
Posted by: Susan on: December 24, 2008
This term come to The Manchester Museum and raise your classes’ enthusiasm for rocks. Our Rocks Revealed KS 2 session gets children moving through the rock cycle, playing games and investigating rock types. The 2 hour session will introduce them to the fantastic variety of rocks on earth and how each type is formed [...]
Posted by: Elaine on: December 22, 2008
Sign up for a place on one of our free training sessions led by museum staff and practitioners at Manchester Museum on February 24th 2009 from 1-4pm exploring opportunities for self programmed visits for under 5’s and their families.
Use our free guide ‘Close Encounters with Culture’ to help plan your early years visits.
Posted by: Helena on: December 17, 2008
Our first artist-led CPD for primary teachers ‘Making Art, Making Stories’ was held at The Manchester Museum on October 17th. Primary teachers from around Greater Manchester participated in a full day to find ways of engaging with archaeology collections (we focussed on Lindow Man, A Bog Body Mystery – our current exhibition) and collections through [...]
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