A visit to the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum could take place at any stage in the scheme of work as an introduction to or reinforcement of work in school.
During their visit pupils will enjoy four half-hour activity sessions on toys of the past:

Life in the Nursery offers a glimpse into the Nursery lives of wealthy Victorian children such as Cecil Higgins who once lived in the Gallery’s mansion. The role of nanny and children’s pastimes are considered and pupils enjoy a look at the contents of the Toy Cupboard.

Toy making enables children to make a simple paper toy based on an original Victorian metamorphoses game

Toys of the Past introduces children to the range of Victorian and Edwardian toys and games in the Museum and to consider their materials and how they were used.

Toy Handling offers children the chance to play with our collection of reproduction Victorian and Edwardian toys and games and to learn how they operated in a time before electricity and batteries.

Visits can take place morning or afternoon.

To plan and book a school visit to the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum please view our Contact details or just phone 01234 217418.