1. Tune in to Time Travel TV with the National Archives [ENDED]

The National Archives are inviting children and families across the country to join them for Time Travel TV. Each week, on a Tuesday and Thursday, they are broadcasting fun-filled sessions bringing the archives and its fascinating objects to your armchair! Watch an episode.

2. Minecraft your museum with National Museum Wales [ENDED]

Use your imagination to build your dream museum in Minecraft. You could win a VIP trip for you and your class once museums reopen. Find out more.

3. Become a History Detective with the George Muller Museum

Hunt for clues in the museum’s photographic collection and tell the story of the orphaned children of Bristol, looked after by missionary George Muller. Find out how.

4. Design a football strip with National Football Museum

Answer tricky quiz questions, spot the subtle differences in kits, decipher the history of the football shirt and make your own origami jerseys with the National Football Museum website.

5. Make your own exploding rocket with Eureka!

Rocket science doesn’t need to be complicated! Join Darren and Alex as they go on a journey of exploration into the facts behind rocket explosions. Here’s a rocket explosion for you to try.

6. Play Noteworthy with the Bank of England Museum

Each of the Banknote Examiners in Debden Printing Works checked thousands of notes a day for printing errors. Play Noteworthy to find out if you could do their job.

7. Make a homemade compass with the REME Museum [ENDED]

Have fun making a homemade compass with a fridge magnet and a needle, then create a treasure hunt inside your house! There’s a new challenge every Friday.

8. Connect to nature with Chatsworth House

Take a look at Chatsworth House’s new learning resources for ages 5-11, helping you explore the wonder of nature from indoors. Explore how to use and make maps, follow compass directions and discover ways that animals adapt to survive. Visit the website.

9. Create a mini archaeological dig with the Elgin Museum

This sheet will show you how to create a mini archaeological dig and how to excavate one using the tools and skills employed by real archaeologists! Take a look at this guide from the Elgin Museum.

10. Stay curious with Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Each week this Derbyshire museum is releasing a new learning and activity pack for children, including craft ideas, word searches, maths puzzles and more! Topics so far have included nocturnal creatures, rocks and miners. Find the latest packs on the museum’s website.

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