The primary programme at the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House offers unique opportunities to engage with the vital histories of people and the sea and our amazing collections. 

Our dynamic and interactive sessions help learners to develop their own thoughts and responses in a creative and cross-curricular way. Whether you are looking at the history of migration, polar explorers, the art of portraits or the central importance of the ocean itself, there is a session for you.

Primary visits to our sites could include the opportunity to explore our galleries, including our All Hands or AHOY! children’s galleries, our new Ocean Court and our award-winning Cove playground. Fill out our enquiry form below to get in touch and start planning your trip.

Book an onsite school session

You are also welcome to make a self-guided visit to our sites. Please see our self-guided school visits page for more information.

To find out more about what we offer for home education groups, please see our home education page. 

National Maritime Museum EYFS sessions

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EYFS / KS1 Astronomy Discovery Day at the National Maritime Museum
In this session, learners will explore the theme of space with multi-sensory activities and storytelling
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
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EYFS Monster Hunt
In this session, learners will follow clues to find a monster hidden in the depths of the Museum
Subject:
Art, Communication, Literacy

Queen's House EYFS sessions

Applied FiltersQueen's HouseEarly Years Foundation Stage
Queen's House
EYFS Story House
In this session, learners will explore the building and key artworks of the Queen’s House
Subject:
Art, History, Music

National Maritime Museum KS1 sessions

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EYFS / KS1 Astronomy Discovery Day at the National Maritime Museum
In this session, learners will explore the theme of space with multi-sensory activities and storytelling
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
National Maritime Museum
KS1 Explorers Through Time
In this session, learners will use handling objects and a gallery visit to find out about two explorers
Subject:
History
National Maritime Museum
KS1 Meet a Pirate
In this session, learners will meet female pirate Alice Leghorn and hear tales of her adventures on the high seas
Subject:
Drama, Geography, History, Literacy

National Maritime Museum KS2 sessions

Applied FiltersNational Maritime MuseumKey Stage 2
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Astronomy Discovery Day at the National Maritime Museum
In this session, learners will experience a space-tastic Science Theatre Show and explore the new Astronomers Take Over exhibition
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Migration: Our Shared Story
In this session, learners will consider stories of migration between Britain and South Asia and how this fits into a wider story of migration
Subject:
History
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Our Ocean, Our World
In this session, learners will consider the role and importance of our ocean
Subject:
Geography, Science
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Polar Explorers
In this session, learners will uncover the stories of Arctic explorers by investigating objects, diaries and artworks
Subject:
Geography, History, Literacy
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Vikings
In this session, learners will become history detectives and explore replica Viking items
Subject:
Geography, History
National Maritime Museum
KS2 Windrush Connections
In this session, learners will explore stories of people who travelled between the Caribbean and the UK from the 1940s
Subject:
Citizenship, Geography, History

Queen's House KS2 sessions

Applied FiltersQueen's HouseKey Stage 2
Queen's House
KS2 Diversity, Art and Citizenship
In this session, learners will discover how art and identity intersect by looking at historic symbols of citizenship and community in contemporary artworks
Subject:
Art, Citizenship, History
Queen's House
KS2 Portraits and Power
In this session, learners will explore how pose, costume and background combine in portraits to send messages of power and privilege
Subject:
Art, History
Queen's House
KS2 Sketching the Sea
In this session, learners will learn how the sea has inspired spectacular artworks, past and present
Subject:
Art, History

Other onsite school sessions

About our visits and sessions

Explore Royal Museums Greenwich's schools programme, including school trips, workshops and digital sessions

SEND school sessions and resources

Inspiring cross-curricular experiences to support language and communication and social and career skills development

National Maritime Museum and Queen's House onsite secondary and post-16 sessions

Explore history, art, geography and more in our secondary and post-16 sessions

Cutty Sark onsite school sessions

Interactive tours and cross-curricular sessions aboard our Victorian clipper ship

Schools at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Cross-curricular discovery in a unusual behind-the-scenes location. Each session includes a special visit to the Museum stores

Schools at the Royal Observatory

On-site visits, digital resources, ways to get involved – find out about Royal Observatory Greenwich's school programme

Resources and trails

Find fantastic school resources for all ages, key stages and subjects. Download our gallery trails to use in the Museum.

Schools resources – National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark and Queen's House
From the National Maritime Museum, Queen's House, Cutty Sark and Prince Phillip Maritime Collections Centre.
Gallery trails
Download our gallery trails to support discussion and idea development in the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark. Printed trails are also available to pick up on arrival.
Risk assessments
Useful guidelines for teachers producing risk assessments for school visits