School visits
Explore the world at Bagshaw Museum
A Victorian former mill owner's house set in 36 acres of parkland and ancient woodland, the museum displays a wide range of unusual and exciting collections from around the globe.
Founded by Walter Bagshaw at the beginning of the twentieth century, the museum was created for the education of local people, and to introduce them to civilisations and cultures from around the world. A hundred years later, this award-winning museum still fulfils that vision. Bagshaw Museum is one of the few places in the north of England that offers children the opportunity to handle and investigate real objects from Ancient Egypt. Other galleries offer displays about mythical beasts, the culture of South Asia and the history of Batley.
School Workshops
The Egyptian Archaeologist: KS2
Designed to inspire young people with the wonders of this ancient civilisation, children will learn about the work of archaeologists and use their investigative skills to examine and handle objects. They'll also explore a replica tomb, discover transferable enquiry skills and learn about the process of mummification!
- For up to 36 pupils
- Minimum 5 accompanying adults (1:8).
- Visits take place 10am to 2.30pm
- Cost: £240 (If you are a Kirklees school you may be entitled to a subsidy)
Submit a booking request for a school visit to Bagshaw Museum
View the Pre-Visit Pack to find out more.
Clock Completing this form takes around 15 minutes
Please ensure that you have the appropriate permissions and budget in place to commit to a visit prior to completing this form. If you have questions about a visit or want to make a more general enquiry, please use the Contact the Museums and Galleries team form before submitting a booking request.
Paperclip To complete this form you will need:
- Your school and visiting class information
- 3 potential visit date options
- The risk assessment/H&S information
- If you are a Kirklees School, you will need your Kirklees cost code from your finance department
You can view information about the Health and Safety at the Museum . This includes our generic Risk Assessment for school visits; however, we always advise those who have not visited before to book a pre-visit to review your own risk assessment. To do this email: Bagshaw.museum@kirklees.gov.uk.
If you are interested in other visits, please contact us.
