There are resources at the Treasure House to support all stages of learning.
The Beverley Library on the ground floor provides a number of resources and learning materials. Visit libraries for more information on ways in which the library can support learning.
The archives and local studies service provide a research room in which local history books, photographs and other documents may be looked at. There are staff on hand to advise you on how to use the archives. Visit archives, family and local history to find out more.
On the first floor of the Treasure House, the museum and the Beverley art gallery offer a range of learning resources for self-directed visits. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions on regional heritage, local history and art and craft.
Many of the exhibitions are accompanied by hands-on interactives, self-directed resources and pull-out exhibition drawers to help inspire a variety of school work. For more information on what is available visit museum and gallery learning resources.
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There are currently three curriculum-linked workshops available for primary schools, run by the treasure house education officer. The topics are:
- Exploring the Treasure House - focuses on local history and includes a tour of the repositories and also the conservation workshop when possible.
- World War Two in the East Riding - looks at what life was like in this area during the war.
- Life for the Victorians - provides a range of activities using museum collections, photographic and archive materials.
Workshops can take place on Mondays to Wednesdays and can be requested by contacting us to discuss possible dates.
For more information on the workshops download the following documents.
Exploring the Treasure House (pdf 34kb opens in new window)
World War II in the East Riding (pdf 39kb opens in new window)
The programme of workshops is being developed all the time, so more workshops will become available over time.
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For those individuals, families or groups who prefer to explore the Treasure House by themselves there are a number of resources that can be used to help you get the most from your visit.
Items you can borrow for the duration of your visit:
- Binoculars for viewing Beverley and surroundings from the tower.
- 'Spot the Picture' activity for use in the art gallery.
- Two worksheets are currently available: 'Looking at Paintings' and 'Looking at Sculptures''.
- A resource about the role and function of the Treasure House as a culture and heritage centre, aimed at secondary pupils on ASDAN courses or similar.
- A general activity pack will be available soon.
In the museum gallery, there are hands-on interactive exhibits and historical costumes to try on, as well as history and archaeology books to browse.
The art gallery has jigsaws and an art table for children to contribute their own creative work. It also regularly has art books to look at. There are two print display cases for visitors to browse through containing delicate objects such as watercolours, prints and photographs.
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All group visits must be booked in advance to the Treasure House to avoid group booking clashes. This is essential even if a self-directed visit is proposed.
A downloadable document, which can be used to prepare for a visit, is listed below. The document includes information on considerations prior to the visit, procedures on the day and relevant risk assessment information, which can be utilised in preparation of your own risk assessment. Feel free to cut and paste sections as required.
Treasure House essential information (pdf 90kb opens in new window)
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There are online learning resources available to support learning at eriding and at mylearning.
The first of these websites is run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to support learning in the East Riding,
Eriding (external East Riding website)
The second is run by the museums, libraries and archives council in Yorkshire and contains project resources from throughout Yorkshire.
MyLearning (external website)
The museums service, archives and local studies contribute resources to both of these websites.
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In addition to the resources available during visits to the Treasure House, there is a programme of family history courses, lectures and a growing number of curriculum linked workshops relating to the museums, archives and local studies collections.
Full details of the programme of other events at the Treasure House are available at Exhibitions and Events.
More information on other ways in which the East Riding museums can assist with learning, for example through visits to other museum sites, is available by linking to museums and galleries learning resources.
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There is a part-time education officer based at the Treasure House, who is available to discuss teachers' specific requirements, for example for continuing professional development (CPD) or to arrange a preparatory visit to the Treasure House. The art gallery curators may also be able to plan a study session around a specific topic or exhibition.
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