Duration: 1.5 hours
Capacity: Maximum 30 pupils
Location: Museum galleries

About this session

Discover one of the most famous collections of armour in the world. In this active hands-on session, your pupils will investigate the purpose and style of armour, and the materials used to make it. Through armour handling, sketching and discussion, pupils will learn how armour evolved and how different ranks, from knights to foot soldiers, protected themselves in battle.

What will your pupils learn?

• To communicate what they think and feel about armour.
• To become more confident in talking about armour, with a range of new vocabulary.
• To produce creative work, recording their experiences.
  

Curriculum links 

• KS2: Art and Design

"5 stars! They loved trying on the armour."

Year 4 Teacher