What would a Victorian Christmas look like?
Pupils will explore the origins of modern Christmas through object handling, crafts and role play in this seasonal workshop.
In this workshop, pupils will:
-Discuss how Christmas would have been experienced by both rich and poor Victorian families
-Handle genuine Victorian objects to learn about how a Victorian Christmas dinner would have been made
-Try out Victorian toys and festive games
-Make a Victorian pomander decoration to take home
-Learn about the festive tradition of mumming by taking part in a mini Mummers play
-Explore our museum galleries with our Christmas Trail
Further details:
Key Stage 1 & 2 Workshop
Half Day Workshop (90 minutes). Book a second workshop to make a whole day visit.
Price: £6.00 per pupil (minimum charges apply)
Max 45 pupils per session
1 free staff member per every 6 children
Lunch rooms available on request at time of booking (FREE with a whole day visit)
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Why not book our Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery Science Adventure for a full day visit.
