China

All China taught sessions are suitable for KS2.

Celebrating China

10.30 and 12.00 on the following dates:
20, 21 October 2009
25, 26 January 2010
4, 11, 23 February 2010
9 March 2010
27, 28 April 2010
25, 26 May 2010

From dragons and dogs to scrolls and statues, students will be led through a celebration of Chinese culture, both ancient and modern.

Maximum group: 30
Duration: 45 minutes
Free, booking required

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Chinese tombs: preparing for the afterlife

10.30 on Mondays and Fridays, and 12.00 on the following dates:
14 September 2009
12 October 2009
13, 30 November 2009
18 January 2010
8, 26 February 2010
1, 12 March 2010
26 April 2010
14, 28 May 2010
18, 28 June 2010
2, 5, 16 July 2010

Students use one of the Museum’s award-winning websites to investigate an ancient Chinese tomb, then continue by exploring objects in the galleries. This session takes place in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.

Maximum group: 30
Duration:
Part 1: 45 minutes
Part 2: 30–40 minutes (teacher-led)
Free, booking required
You must specify Chinese tombs when booking