Activities for schools

Aldershot Military Museum welcomes young visitors to study the unique mixture of social and military history that forms the story of Aldershot, “Home of the British Army” and Farnborough “Birth of British Aviation”. As well as our permanent displays we have a touring exhibition programme which often has opportunities for schools.

Led sessions for schools

What are we remembering on Remembrance Day? KS1
In November only. Investigate Remembrance Day through the symbols connected to it. Make a class poppy wreath, handle museum objects and look at the memorials we create.
Please contact the museum to be sent more information on this session.

A Soldier’s Journey KS1
Aldershot – for many soldiers the launch pad to a journey that took them around the world. Follow in their footsteps and explore some of the countries they visited.

Children in World War Two KS2
Bring Britain in World War II to life. Try on real and replica uniforms and handle a wide range of objects from the period. Look at key topics including rationing, evacuation and air raids.

Home Front Christmas KS2
In November and December only, a seasonal twist on Children in World War Two. Gain a real feel for Christmas in World War Two using sounds, smells, images and objects from our collection.

The Victorian Soldier’s Life KS2
Discover just why the British Army end up in Aldershot 150 years ago in this session. Pupils have the chance to dress up, handle Victorian weapons and take part in activities highlighting aspects of Victorian Aldershot.

A Glimpse at the Past – local history KS2
What was life like in Aldershot, Farnborough and Cove over the last 150 years? Find out using census reports, maps, photographs and museum objects you can touch and hold..

Costs

Led sessions cost £20 per hour and are for one class.

Important information

Aldershot Military Museum has visitor toilets.

While we don’t have a specific lunchroom, a room may be available for pupils to use for lunch. In fine weather pupils can also take their lunch in our grounds.

Our Gift Shop has a range of pocket money items.

To help with your risk assessment, we have provided a Hazard Information Sheet

How to book a visit to a community museum gives you step-by-step guidelines – simply note the name of the session you would like, the museum’s telephone number and see the guidelines.