Home education days UK museums offer are a fantastic way to bring learning to life. Instead of lessons confined to textbooks, children can experience history, science, art, and literature through hands-on activities, object handling, and interactive workshops. Best of all, these days are designed especially for home-educating families, making them both social and affordable.
Here are 15 inspiring options across the country — plus a virtual bonus — so no matter where you live, you’ll find something nearby.
Home Education Days UK Museums: London & South East
- Postal Museum, London
Explore the postal system’s fascinating history and even ride the Mail Rail—great for curious learners. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service - London Transport Museum, London
Discover iconic buses, trains, and exhibits in workshops designed especially for HomeEd families. Science Museum+2Folkestone Museum+2 - British Museum, London
Dive into world history—from Ancient Egypt to Roman artifacts—with tailored HomeEd group sessions. Time and Tide Museum+2creativefolkestone.org.uk+2Folkestone Museum+1 - Charles Dickens Museum, London
Step into Dickensian times through interactive storytelling and object-based activities. heav.org - Science Museum, London
Attend Home Educators Day with hands-on galleries, shows, and IMAX films—perfect for curious minds. jyfmuseums.org+3Science Museum+3Instagram+3 - Natural History Museum (South Kensington), London
Explore dinosaur skeletons and natural science on specialised HomeEd visits with workshops included. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service
South West & South Coast
- Ancient House, Norwich (Norfolk)
Learn local history up close through interactive visits designed for home-educated children. heav.org+5Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service+5Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service+5Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service+1 - Time and Tide (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
Children receive free admission during term-time when pre-booked—plus access to related digital resources. Melissa Wiley+3Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service+3Time and Tide Museum+3 - Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery, Hampshire
Art and local history collide in fun, hands-on sessions built just for HomeEd families. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service+1Wikipedia+12Science Museum+12Folkestone Museum+12
East & East Midlands
- Folkestone Museum, Kent
Monthly themed workshops—like Anglo-Saxon crafts—bring history to life with object handling and creativity. Homeschool Freedom+15Folkestone Museum+15Facebook+15 - Folkestone Creative Spaces
Though not always HomeEd-specific, creative workshops based on local exhibitions can be ideal for families. Folkestone Museum+2Folkestone Museum+2
North & North East
- Beamish Museum, County Durham
A living museum where kids can role-play historic roles in a working town model—deeply immersive learning. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service - Great North Museum, Newcastle
Hosts Home Educators Days filled with hands-on science and history activities. Natural History MuseumScience Museum
West & Midlands
- Brooklands Museum, Surrey
Dive into aviation and motoring history with interactive sessions designed for HomeEd groups. Science Museum - Newton Abbot Museum, Devon
Offers tailored workshops exploring local heritage through crafts and storytelling. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service
Bonus: Virtual Option
- Reading Museum (Virtual Sessions)
Engage with museum experts from home through live, thematic virtual sessions—perfect for families who can’t travel. Time and Tide – Norfolk Museums Service
Why These Home Education Days UK Museums Offer Are Helpful
Museums with home education days UK bring curriculum to life, offer social experiences, and often provide discounted or free access—all while nurturing curiosity, independence, and community.
Some even go further, offering staff-led activities, object handling, and thematic workshops that are curriculum-linked yet playful and flexible.
Final Thoughts
Every outing has ripple effects: memories, friendships, and real-world learning. Looking for more options? We’re working on a post dedicated to UK museums with HomeEd-specific programming, plus a new downloadable guide—coming soon!
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Here’s to great adventures ahead!