Foundation and KS1

From exploring numbers, colours, shapes and patterns in the many galleries to interactive taught sessions tailored to the national curriculum, the British Museum is a place for discovery for young children.

Online tours

Animals

Animals

Meet some animals from the Museum.
With printable activities for KS1 children. Wooden cat

 


Toys 
Have toys changed over time? A look at toys from past to present.


pachisi
Games (KS2)
Play your way around the world and make your own versions of some ancient games.

 


Explore

Glass gaming countersSearch highlights of the Museum's collection online

Download high quality images and find detailed information about particular objects in the Museum.

 

Useful websites


English Heritage  
Find out more about England's history

Past explorers
Discovering treasure - the Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure's website for children and teachers


Useful books


Suitable for KS1 teachers

Lynne Garner, African crafts (London, The British Museum Press, 2004)

This book can be purchased online, at the Museum shop or at many bookshops.

Teachers receive a 10% discount* when they quote teacher0910 in Museum shops.

For discount online, visit www.britishmuseumshoponline.org and enter teacher0910 on checkout.

*Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Primary school brochureBrochure for primary schools
(pdf 2.0 mb)

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