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Welcome to a World of Learning
The award-winning Learning Team of the Norfolk Museum and Archaeology Service (NMAS) exists to support and encourage everyone to use museums and their collections for learning. We work in partnership with learners and other providers to inspire and educate.
We offer learning opportunities in our museums and in schools and other community venues. These activities range from object-handling, practical workshops and living history to special events, talks and tours. We also offer INSET sessions and support out of hours learning programmes.
We cater for all ages from early years to over 55s and work with partners to deliver Skills for Life and ESOL courses at several sites.
With sites in King's Lynn, Thetford, Gressenhall, Norwich, Cromer and Great Yarmouth, we'll probably have a museum near you.
Engage Learn Achieve
We have always known how important museums are as places of learning but a report by Leicester University has provided clear evidence of the impact of museum visits on attainment. Read the Engage Learn Achieve report at the bottom of this page.
What's New
Snapdragons is an exciting new, monthly activity session for children aged 2 - 4 years with an adult. For more information, or to download a leaflet, click here>>
Take One at Norwich Castle
Take One is a new scheme at Norwich Castle for primary schools in the region, adapted from the highly successful countrywide Take One Picture programme run by the National Gallery. We focus on one painting from our collections to inspire cross-curricular work in the classroom. The Paston Treasure is one of our Take One paintings. For more information about the Take One programme and to arrange an introductory CPD session, please email: Michelle Sorensen or Colly Mudie.
Awards
We are very pleased to announce that Norwich Castle and Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse have gained a Sandford Award for Heritage Education in recognition of the excellence of their work with schools. Last year the Learning team won an Outstanding Contribution Award for their work across the county and will be among the finalists at the Norfolk County Council annual awards ceremony later this year. The team's high standards have also been recognised with the award of Quality in Study Support and Learning Outside the Classroom accreditations.
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Dates for your diary
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May 23Alfred Wallis: Works from the Kettle's Yard Collection
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May 23The Norwich Textile Trail
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May 23Bridewell Bite-size - Marvellous Machines
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May 23Under Wraps:The Great Cover Up – Aprons 1750-1950
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May 23Knit and Knatter
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May 24The Jacquard Loom – A 19th Century Computer
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May 24Alfred Wallis: Works from the Kettle's Yard Collection
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Attending a Family Learning Numeracy Course is what encouraged me to get a job…It gave me the confidence.
We had a broad spectrum of ability (amongst the pupils) and the visit catered for all of these and gave us a few surprises – i.e. the children who asked and answered questions were not necessarily the ones we expected.
