School Visits
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Fossil Hunting
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Discover Mary Anning
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Jurassic Coast and Fantastic Fossils
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Rockpool Safari
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Online Fossil Talks
Discover Mary Anning
Learn all about the amazing Mary Anning and her remarkable discoveries, visit the museum which stands on the site of her first home and fossil shop and learn about her ground breaking discoveries, including her top 5 finds. Find out about Ichthyosaurs, Plesiosaurs and Dimorphodons and how these amazing creatures evolved and interacted. Discover how fossils form and why we find so many in the rocks and clay around Lyme Regis.
Led by the museum Learning & Engagement Officer, Kieran Satchell, the session includes a museum visit and fossil talk including fossil handling. If tides allow we include fossil hunting and if the tides are too high, we visit Mary’s statue and take a short walk to see key sites in the town and the beaches where Mary went fossil hunting. We can also offer a Fossil Polishing session.
Duration: 3-4 hours Numbers: 40 Max Cost: £7.95 inc VAT per pupil (Teachers/Staff FREE)
School groups of less than 10 pupils: £75.00
Fossil Hunting
Led by Kieran Satchell, palaeontologist and science communicator, the session includes a 45 minute introductory fossil talk in the museum, covering the geology of the Jurassic Coast, the significance of Mary Anning and her discoveries, followed by a beach fossil hunt on the famous beaches of Lyme Regis.
Duration: 3-4 hours Numbers: 40 Max Cost: £7.95 inc VAT per pupil (Teachers/Staff FREE)
School groups of less than 10 pupils: £75.00
Rockpool Safari
Learn all about marine life and amazing creatures that live in the rock pools of Broad Ledge. Lyme Regis is a special place for rock-pooling and our expert guide will meet your class at the museum and take you out on to the beach at low tide to explore the rock pools. Pupils will take part in a range of activities including; identifying animals and plants, as well as gathering and recording specimens.
Duration: 2-3 hours Numbers: 40 Max Cost: £7.95 inc VAT per pupil (Teachers/Staff FREE)
School groups of less than 10 pupils: £75.00
Please note: rockpooling activities are dependent on low tides, so start times and availability varies.
“I really wanted to thank you for your wonderful talk and walk and the enthusiasm you gave to the children who simply had the best day out possible. Thank you so much for arranging it all I have to say that it was the best trip I have taken a group on.”
Jane Darkin – Yeoford Primary School
To book a rock pooling safari please contact the museum to discuss dates and availability.
Online Talk with Virtual Tour of the Geology Gallery
Can’t come to us? Let us come to you with our virtual Fossil Talk and tour of the Museum’s iconic Fossil Gallery. Sessions delivered by palaeontologist and science communicator, Kieran Satchell, and cover Mary Anning and her key finds, how fossils form and the amazing geology of the Jurassic Coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: £45.00 inc VAT
How to Book or find Out More:
Download, complete and return the Group Enquiry Form.
Group Enquiry Form Email it to us at: learning@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
To check availability or tide times please telephone during opening hours: 01297 443370
What teachers and children say:
“It was such a superb day led by such knowledgeable, enthusiastic, interesting and experienced staff.”
The children had an amazing day and loved it all.
The Education Officer was able to pitch an incredible amount of information at just the right level for all the ages that we had with us (a wide spread with years 1-4) They learnt so much about such a variety of things and we are so grateful for such a treat for the children.
North Cadbury Primary School
“That was awesome!” – student, Exeter College
Why choose us?
- Great value £6.95 inc VAT per child and all accompanying Staff and supervising adults FREE
- Fossil walks on the beaches where Mary Anning hunted for fossils
- Sessions led by Kieran Satchell, museum Learning & Engagement Officer, palaeontologist and science communicator and a team of inspirational guides – the Mary Anning experts!
- A secure, purpose-built classroom with stunning view of Lyme Bay and Jurassic Coast
- Safe, secure coach parking with toilet facilities at both Holmbush and Charmouth Rd car parks, a short walk to the museum and beaches
Health and Safety information for schools:
- Lyme Regis Museum Fossil Walk Risk Assessment (PDF, 153KB)
- Lyme Regis Museum Visit Risk Assessment (PDF, 74KB)