National Maritime Museum and Queen's House secondary schools and post 16 sessions

Discover how contemporary Black artists such as Kehinde Wiley and Yinka Shonibare CBE convey important messages about diversity and citizenship in their work. Analyse famous artworks up close and make comparisons between historical and contemporary pieces around themes of equality and representation. Develop responses to the artworks through interactive tasks and collaborate together on a creative outcome.  

Pupils will: 

• analyse famous artworks. 

• Discuss how leading contemporary artists are exploring issues of diversity and citizenship.  

• communicate and present ideas effectively through practical creative tasks. 

• Broaden understanding of Black British history.

Starting from an enquiry question, use critical thinking skills to analyse objects, original manuscripts and museum displays.  Develop understanding of a curriculum-linked topic whilst considering some of the fundamentals of historical enquiry.   

During a Transatlantic Enslavement Enquiry day, learners will consider the question: How can we use the sources available to us to understand the experiences of enslaved people in the Caribbean? They will:

• Examine original documents, created by and for slave owners, and consider how we can use them to explore the lives of enslaved peoples

• Investigate a wide range of objects and think about what they can tell us about resistance 

• Look at the legacy of the transatlantic trade in enslaved peoples and our own responses to this history 

Visit theTransatlantic Enslavement Enquiry Day page for pre and post visit activity suggestions.

Scheduled on the following dates: 

26 November, 3 December 2024

18, 25 March, 24 June, 8, 15 July 2025 

Starting from an enquiry question, use critical thinking skills to analyse objects, original manuscripts and museum displays.  Develop understanding of a curriculum-linked topic whilst considering some of the fundamentals of historical enquiry.   

Learners will consider the question: Is the Spanish Armada more important as a real event or a legend? They will:

• Study the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I and consider how she used the event to shape her image 

• Handle replica objects to understand Tudor sailors and seafaring 

• Look at original documents and work out what they tell us about preparations for both the Spanish and English Armadas 

We recommend our Picture Yourself resources as a post visit activity looking more closely at the Armada Portrait.

Starting from an enquiry question, use critical thinking skills to analyse objects, original manuscripts and museum displays.  Deepen understanding of a curriculum-linked topic whilst considering some of the fundamentals of historical enquiry.   

During a Migration Enquiry Day learners will consider the questions: Why have people throughout history migrated to Britain?  What can museum collections reveal about their experiences and impact? They will:

• Handle objects to learn more about the experiences of different migrant groups 

• Explore galleries to consider the connections between the British Empire and migration 

• Examine original documents and consider how we can use them to find out more about migration

We recommend our Migration and Maritime Connections Resource as a post visit activity.

Scheduled on the following dates: 

22 November, 6,13 December 2024

10,17, 24, 31 January, 7 February, 14, 21, 28 March, 4, 11, 18 July 2025 

Explore the Museum’s galleries, manuscripts and objects to gain a deeper and richer understanding of your subject.  Choose from the following topics: 

• The British Empire: Trade and the Navy 

• Stuart Seafaring 

• The development of the British Navy 

If you are studying a different topic you think is relevant to the Museum, contact us on learning@rmg.co.uk to discuss developing a new session.