Primary Schools at Cumbernauld and Colzium Museum

Cumbernauld Museum (Cumbernauld Library)  exhibition cumbernauld

Maximum class size is 33 pupils. Each session lasts 90 minutes. Workshops are available morning and afternoon in Cumbernauld Museum. To book call 01236 638352.

My Local Area (Cumbernauld), Early Level P1-3 / £38 / 90 mins
By investigating with maps, photos and documents, pupils will learn why the original village expanded and learn about some of the town’s historic landmarks. SOC 1-02a / SOC 2-02a

The Romans, Second Level P4-6 / £38 / 90 mins
Discover more about the Romans in Scotland. Learn about the food they ate, the clothes they wore and the impact of the Roman army on Lanarkshire. Pupils will also have the opportunity to handle full size replica armour and domestic objects and even try on a toga. S0C 2-04a

Scottish Knights and Castles Second Level P4-6 / £38 / 90 mins
Discover more about medieval Lanarkshire. Pupils will learn about the role of the castle, medieval food and banquets, what knights did and enjoy some hands on fun with full size replica armour. S0C 2-04a

 

Colzium Museum, Play Area and Garden colzium house

Spectacularly located in beautiful surroundings in the heart of Kilsyth, your pupils can enjoy a workshop, take part in a history/nature walk, play around and still have time for a packed lunch either indoors or outdoors if the weather is fine!

Maximum class size is 33 pupils. Each session lasts 90 minutes. All workshops can be adapted to suit the needs of your class. Call 01236 638353 to discuss your requirements.

Garden of Delights, First/Second Level £50 / 90mins /P1-4
This workshop takes place in Colzium’s beautiful gardens where pupils will draw and make felt flowers and insects with each pupil taking home their own creation; enjoy a self-led nature walk and then have fun in the play area. SCN 2-01a

Scottish Knights and Castles Second Level £50 / 90 mins / P4-6
Discover more about medieval Lanarkshire. Pupils will learn about the role of the castle, medieval food and banquets, discuss what a knight did and enjoy some hands on fun with full size replica armour. S0C 2-04a

Weaving nature Second Level £50 / 90mins / P4-7
This 90 minute workshop explores Colzium gardens looking at plants and animals using magnifiers. Each pupil will create a small piece of weaving, as well as getting with hands on with the traditional skills of carding, spinning and weaving.