Home Education

Explore our offer for home educated children and families below.

Are you looking for an exciting, educational day out that brings Roman history to life? Join us at the Roman Army Museum for our dedicated Home Education Day on Friday 17th October 2025.

This event offers a relaxed and welcoming environment giving you and your group the chance to explore at your own pace and immerse yourselves in what life was like here, at the Edge of Empire.

Book a Workshop

In 2025, the theme for our Home Education Workshops is Medicine in Ancient Rome. We’ve developed a series of interactive workshops especially for home educated families on Friday 17th October. These 50 minute sessions include the chance to meet our Roman re-enactor, Marcus the Medicus and handle real Roman artefacts that you may not have access to at home. This is a great opportunity to get up close with history!

Workshop Schedule: Friday 17th October

10am (suggested ages 5 – 7 years): Learn about about the different types of armour Roman soldiers would have worn and how the soldiers stayed fit up here on Hadrian’s Wall. Includes an artefact handling session with Marcus. This session is appropriate for students who can listen for 5 minutes at a time, are able to handle real Roman artefacts with care, and can understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past.

11am (suggested ages 7 – 10): Discover Roman approaches to public health, disease, and surgical tools. This session will connect ancient and modern medical approaches and includes an artefact handling session with Marcus. This session is appropriate for students who can listen for 10 minutes at a time, are able to handle real Roman artefacts with care, and can use enquiry skills to make links between ancient medical practices and modern medical practices.

1pm (suggested ages 11 – 14): Dive deeper into Roman surgery, gladiator injuries, and how historians analyse different types of evidence. Includes an artefact handling session with Marcus. This session is appropriate for students who can listen for 15 minutes at a time, are able to handle real Roman artefacts with care, and can use enquiry skills to make links between ancient medical practices and modern medical practices.

Children aged 11–14 may attend their workshop unaccompanied, but an responsible person over the age of 18 must remain onsite and be contactable.

2pm (SEND): A multi-sensory experience including making votives, touching artefacts, and smelling Roman herbs. This session is appropriate for children who have limited dexterity, benefit from having a variety of activities to do, hands-on activities, and multi-sensory experiences.

Cost: Standard admission to the Roman Army Museum. Each attending adult and child must purchase an admission ticket to attend these workshops.
Your ticket will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase if you are unable to attend on the day.

Ready to Book?

Spaces are limited, so secure your place today for a memorable, hands-on history experience designed for the home education community.

Discover, Explore and Learn

Alongside our bookable workshops, families can enjoy a self-guided museum visit with a range of resources available to support independent learning. You can use our free downloadable worksheets during your visit, or check out one of our family trails to use whilst you are onsite. Continue your experience before or after your visit with our Virtual Sleepover: Night at the Museum where you have a series of tasks to complete whilst the museum is closed for the night!

Here at the Roman Army Museum you will experience immersive displays, an award winning film experience, and an insight into the daily life of a Roman soldier stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. By purchasing our Saver Ticket, you can also visit our sister site, Vindolanda where you can explore the archaeological remains of Roman Vindolanda Fort, visit our reconstructed section of Hadrian’s Wall, and see our world-class collection of artifacts including Roman shoes and writing tablets.

You are welcome to visit one site or both. If you can’t attend a workshop, the museum visit alone offers plenty of educational value, especially when combined with our at home learning resources.