Cultural Learning Directory
Find the right cultural partner to support your class’s learning objectives
The Cartoon Museum: Young Cartoonist Awards 2024
The Young Cartoonist Awards 2024 are now open to anyone under the age of 30 who is resident in the UK. We are accepting submissions of gag cartoons, political cartoons and short strip cartoons. We are looking for a wide range of cartoonists from different regions within the UK, and with different backgrounds.
Creative Futures: The Word
Whether you want to put on a Poetry Slam or a more reflective poetry project, we have numerous spoken word artists on our books who are experienced in delivering inspiring and thought-provoking poetry and spoken word workshops. Projects can be linked to (e.g.) specific curriculum themes, milestone events or Year 6 transition and can conclude with outputs such as a printed anthology or performance event.
English National Ballet: The Forsythe Programme
Ballet, like you’ve not seen it before. Following an acclaimed run, the William Forsythe’s exhilarating Playlist (EP) is back to bring pure happiness into our lives! Combining ballet classicism and athleticism , it will leave you “tipsy with delight” (Financial Times) and “cheering and breathless with joy” (The Observer). What’s not to like?
English National Ballet: Relaxed Performances
At our relaxed performances of Nutcracker and My FIrst Ballet: Swan Lake, the environment supports and accepts noise and movement within the auditorium, there is access to a chill-out space outside of the auditorium, and re-entry as and when needed. The house lights and sound levels may also be adjusted throughout the production.
English National Opera: Relaxed Performances
Relaxed Performances, suitable for those with sensory sensitivities and anyone who might benefit from a more informal, relaxed environment.
English National Opera: School Membership
English National Opera offers a free membership for Primary, Secondary and SEND students. This includes access to free tickets to our Dress Rehearsals and School Ticket Nights.
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation: Artist Studio Visits & Exhibition Guided Tours
The Bomb Factory Art Foundation is a charitable arts organisation spanning four sites across London. We provide the public with opportunities to engage with contemporary art through a diverse range of activities, including art exhibitions, educational workshops, film screenings, poetry evenings, music performances, talks, and other cultural events.
The Courtauld: Learning workshops and Tours
The Courtauld offers free Learning opportunities for schools, colleges and young people to explore the dynamic subject of art history and engage in lively discussion and creative activity.
Two Temple Place: Activity Trails
Follow one of our two family trails, one for older explorers and one for younger, to take an adventure through the entire building!
Jermyn Street Theatre: Eurydice
Eurydice refocuses the classic myth on its heroine and her surreal descent to the land of the dead, this fresh look on a timeless love story asks what happens when we die, and what happens when we live.
Wallace Collection: Visits and Workshops for Secondary Schools
Interactive museum visits and online sessions designed for KS3-5, connecting students with artists, writers, and historians.
Serpentine: Self-Guided Group Visits
A free, pre-booked school visit to Serpentine where you and your students can independently explore at your own pace.
Royal Academy of Arts: Young Artists' Summer Show
An annual, free, open submission exhibition for young artists aged 4–19 years studying in the UK.
Royal Academy of Arts: Self-Guided Exhibition Visits
The Royal Academy welcome self-guided visits to their temporary exhibitions.
The Science Museum: Group Visits
Science themed activities for different ages at the Science Museum, the home of human ingenuity, igniting curiosity about science.
DreamArts: EXPERIMENT Weekend Creative Labs
Multi artform on-site workshops fusing art and therapy.