The 1824 Room at the Royal Pump Room Museum will be closed on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October for a private event.
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Inspiring Learning With North Yorkshire’s Cultural Venues

Across North Yorkshire, our cultural venues offer rich, curriculum‑linked learning experiences for schools, colleges, and education providers. From local history and science to art, wellbeing, and creativity, our programmes are designed to spark curiosity, support classroom learning, and create memorable experiences beyond the school gates.

Whether you are planning a one‑off visit, a themed workshop, or a longer partnership project, our venues provide high‑quality learning opportunities led by skilled educators and cultural professionals.

What We Offer Schools

  • Curriculum‑linked sessions aligned with EYFS, KS1–KS5 and post‑16 learning
  • Interactive workshops that encourage enquiry, discussion, and creativity
  • Object‑based learning using real artefacts, artworks, and historic spaces
  • Flexible delivery including on‑site visits, outreach sessions, and bespoke projects
  • Support for wellbeing and cultural enrichment alongside academic learning

Our programmes are inclusive, adaptable, and designed to support teachers in delivering engaging and meaningful learning.

Our Cultural Learning Venues

Skipton Town Hall

A vibrant cultural hub in the heart of Skipton, Skipton Town Hall offers creative learning opportunities linked to visual arts, performance, place‑based history, and contemporary culture.

Learning highlights include:

  • Hands-on workshops for schools and groups
  • Links to history, art, and Links to history, art and science
  • Sessions inspired by exhibitions and local heritage
  • A loan box service, enabling schools and groups to enhance learning through interaction with real and replica objects.

These activities encourage imagination, confidence, and critical thinking while connecting young people to culture in their local area.

A person in a black cardigan showing children a museum object
A person in a flowery dress holding a doll in front of a screen

Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate

The Royal Pump Room Museum brings Harrogate’s unique spa history and social heritage to life. School sessions are structured to support learning across history, science, and social studies.

Learning highlights include:

  • Hands-on workshops for schools and groups
  • Links to local history, art and science
  • Sessions inspired by local heritage
  • A loan box service, enabling schools and groups to enhance learning through interaction with real and replica objects

Sessions are delivered in an engaging museum environment that supports curiosity and active learning.

Scarborough Museums & Galleries

Scarborough Museums & Galleries offer a diverse range of learning experiences across multiple sites, connecting pupils with art, history, science, and the natural environment.

Learning highlights include:

  • Cross‑curricular workshops for all key stages
  • Strong links to coastal history, geology, and art
  • Object handling and enquiry‑based learning
  • Support for creative subjects and STEM themes

These sessions help pupils understand their environment, heritage, and the wider world through engaging, memorable experiences.

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Mercer Art Gallery & Knaresborough Castle

We don’t offer a formal learning programme yet in these cultural venues but we do encourage schools to come on self-led visits, please contact the venues team for more information.

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