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Bexhill Museum offers visits to the museum, outreach to schools and guided walks.
This page contains information about the education services available at the Bexhill Museum.
We have developed a teacher's pack which is available upon request. For general education enquiries please contact bexhillmuseumed@gmail.com or telephone 01424 787950.
The Museum has introduced a new system for the Education Programme. The Standard Visit is still available, but we now also offer an Enhanced Visit package, which offers a formal museum led experience. This new package includes the use of our new Education Room.
Standard Visit | 75p per student | This includes a free 10 minute introductory talk |
| Enhanced Visit | £1.50 per student | This includes the use of the Education Room, a Guided Tour or Teaching session and an Education Pack per student. |
Here is a list of the subjects which are currently available for the Enhanced Visit: 
· Ancient Egyptians
· Childhood and Toys
· History of Bexhill
· Kings German Legion
· Smugglers of Bexhill and the South Coast
· The Edwardians
· The Second World War
· Victorian Resort Edwardian Seaside
Science
· Forces and Motion
· The Natural World
· Geology – fossils, rocks and minerals
Throughout 2010 and 2011 other subjects will be added. Some of the subjects coming soon are:
· Ancient Civilisations
· Bugs
· Environment
· Evolution
· How did people live in the past in your local area?
· How they travelled
· Lady Brassey, Victorian Traveller and Collector
· Maps, Plans and Proposals
· Trades and Tourism
· Slavery
Group bookings are available Monday to Friday all year round, subject to booking and availability.
The Outreach and Walks service is available to all schools subject to availability and the terms and conditions as stated in the teacher's Pack.
Outreach | £30 plus transport based on mileage at 30p per mile or public transport equivalent. | This includes illustrated talks and object handling. The Outreach Programme is restricted to certain subjects based on what our collection can support and the practical concerns of transporting artefacts. |
| Walks/Off site Guided Tours | £30 plus transport based on mileage at 30p per mile or public transport equivalent. | These are mostly restricted to specific subjects although other subjects may also be covered. Please enquire at the Museum. |
The Outreach and Walks service is restricted by subject.
Here is a list of the current Outreach Services available:
· Ancient Egyptians
· De La Warr Pavilion
· Dinosaurs
· The History of Bexhill
· The Second World War
· The Quest for Equality
Throughout the year the Museum will be adding further subjects to its Outreach service. These will include:
· Textiles, Costume and Fashion
· Smugglers of Bexhill and the South Coast
· Tudors – Sir Thomas Sackville and the Dukes of Dorset
· Kings German Legion
Here is a list of the current Walks available:
· Dinosaurs
· The Second World War
For more details please contact museum@rother.gov.uk or call 01424 787950.
Access Centre:
We have 3 workstations with PCs and resources where visitors can research many aspects of Bexhill's history. There is no need to book and use of this facility is included in the museum entry - please see the Your Visit page for details of ticket price.
Education Room:
The Education Room can accommodate up to 30 children (seated) with accompanying staff.
Larger groups can be booked depending upon requirements.
For details of hiring availability and cost please contact museum@rother.gov.uk or call 01424 787950.
Facilities:
The newly refurbished museum now offers visitor-friendly facilities including:
Organising your visit:
For more information please see the Your Visit page, or for enquiries in relation to group bookings or inidividual needs, please contact museum@rother.gov.uk or call 01424 787950.
