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Ipswich at War

Suitable for KS2

During this hands-on session uncover the history of Ipswich by taking on the roles of a local family living through the Second World War.

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Activities include:

  • Building a model air raid shelter
  • Sending coded messages on the working Morse Code machine
  • Using real and replica Second World War objects to role-play the characters, including telephones, gas masks, ration books and clothing.

 

Minimum and maximum group sizes: 20 to 60 pupils.

Adult:Pupil ratio: 1:6

Duration: 120 minutes, 10am – 12.30pm

Ipswich Museum

Half day session

£3.80 per child (Ipswich Borough schools)
£4.30 per child (non Borough school)

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Resources

Ipswich Museum Risk Assessment

Notes for Teachers

Building the Shelter Instructions

Grandad’s Activity

Mother’s Activity

Daughter’s Activity

Son’s Activity

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Things to note

All school, nursery and group visits must be booked in advance.

To enquire about a visit or to make a booking please contact us.

Our team can reserve a date for you at time of booking, but please note the visit will not be confirmed until you receive a booking form.

We are now invoicing all school groups for their visits. Invoices will follow approximately 20 working days from the date of your trip. The number of children indicated on the booking form is an approximate. You will only be charged for the number of children who actually visit on the day.

A minimum charge may apply.

Prices are valid until 31st March 2023.

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