We have a rich and diverse range of SEND sessions at the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre and the Royal Observatory. 

SEND sessions at all our sites are designed specifically for SEND learners. Please see below for our current list of sessions.

Find out more about booking an onsite school session. If you already know what you want to book, you can fill in the enquiry form.

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

Onsite SEND school sessions 2026-27

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National Maritime Museum
SEND Learning, Living and Working
In this session, learners will visit the Museum three times over three weeks to explore it as a place for learning, living and working
Subject:
Careers education, Citizenship, History
Cutty Sark
SEND Life On Board
In this session, learners will explore the ship and its objects, sing some songs and roleplay life on the high seas
Subject:
Communication
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre
SEND Materials that Matter
In this session, learners will become a conservator, exploring objects made from a variety of materials and finding out how to look after their own collections
Subject:
Science
National Maritime Museum
SEND Sensory Seas
In this session, learners will use song, rhyme and multisensory learning to discover what life is like as an explorer on the high seas
Subject:
Communication, Drama, Geography, History, Literacy, Science

Other sensory programmes, activities and onsite school sessions

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.

Practising social skills at Royal Museums Greenwich

Watch our series of videos to help you navigate the social situations you will experience during your visit to Royal Museums Greenwich

Special Educational Needs Aurora Days

Specifically designed school sessions at the Royal Observatory Greenwich for SEND groups

SENsory Sailors

Sensory play session for children under 7 with SEND

SENsory Social Club

Weekly creative social club for young people and adults with SEND

How to make a sensory tray

Recreate the sounds of the sea using objects you can find at home

Stories and Sensory Activities: The Northern Lights

Create a sensory tray to help explore the Northern Lights.

Sensory Collections: A trip to East India

Explore the collection and journey to India with Dani

Stories and Sensory Activities: Scott's Journey

Enjoy sensory activities as you listen along to Olivia Armstrong's story of Scott's journey on the Terra Nova

Stories and Sensory Activities: The Implacable

Listen along to this story of the HMS Implacable and try some sensory activities alongside it.

Sensory stories resources

Sea and polar themed story resources for SEND teachers and pupils

Browse our SEND resources

For the classroom, home learning and on-site visits

Applied FiltersSEND
Cutty Sark learning resources
Explore our learning resources and activities for all ages
Key Stage:
Early Years Foundation Stage, P Scales 4-7, P Scales 8-10, P Scales 1-3, SEND, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
History
Video and audio
Meet Cutty Sark's Captain
Say hello to Captain Woodget, go behind the scenes of Cutty Sark and learn about the dares and punishments that took place on board
Key Stage:
Early Years Foundation Stage, SEND, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
History
Video and audio
Meet Cutty Sark's Cook
Say hello to James Robson, cook on board Cutty Sark and learn about the meals eaten on board (and the creepy crawlies in the food!)
Key Stage:
Early Years Foundation Stage, SEND, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
History
Video and audio
Meet Cutty Sark's Dockworker
Say hello to Raj Fernandes and learn about the fast-paced life of a Dockworker
Key Stage:
Early Years Foundation Stage, SEND, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
History
Teacher notes
Video and audio
Sensory stories resources
Sea and polar themed story resources for SEND teachers and pupils
Key Stage:
SEND
Subject:
Communication, Drama, Geography, History, Literacy, Music, Science
Video and audio
Social skills at the museum
A series of videos to help you navigate the social situations you will experience during your visit to Royal Museums Greenwich
Key Stage:
SEND
Subject:
Careers education, Communication, History
Teacher notes
Social stories
Help prepare for a visit to the National Maritime Museum or Cutty Sark with these social story guides
Key Stage:
SEND

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