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What is it?
Time Odyssey is a digital learning adventure that takes 7-11 year old schoolchildren on a journey through time and space at museums across the UK. With coach travel grants included, classes enjoy a full day of exploration, guided by a tablet-based game and supported by museum staff and teachers.
Photos by David Madden
Photos by David Madden
Photos by Jeff Spicer
Photos by Jeff Spicer
Photos by Lily Holman
Photos by Colin Davidson
Photos by Colin Davidson
Photos by Colin Davidson
Photos by Colin Davidson
Photos by Lily Holman
Photos by Colin Davidson
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Photos by Lily Holman
Pupils participating in Time Odyssey at the Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle. Photos by Colin Davidson
Why take part?
It’s free for schools! Also, schools can claim up to £500 towards their coach transport.
Time Odyssey supports KS2 subjects and skills… including historical empathy, visual analysis, critical thinking and communication.
It’s fun – pupils get to see the real thing and have an exciting new experience. These visits can change perceptions of what museums are like, and spark a desire to return.
“It was fun to work together as a team and helps the bond grow stronger with the person you're working with.”
Student
What happens?
Guided by teachers and museum staff, children will explore the museum in small teams of two or three. Using tablets, they’ll tackle five fun, curriculum-linked challenges designed to spark curiosity and develop observation skills. Along the way, they’ll learn to appreciate the stories behind the objects they encounter. Before heading home, each pupil will receive a badge of their favourite character and a bookmark as special mementoes of their Time Odyssey adventure.
"The children had a great time and really enjoyed the trip. It's amazing that it is fully funded so small schools like ours can have access to these sorts of visits."
Yr 4 Teacher
Visit schedule
Most groups arrive between 10-10.30am and leave at 2pm, with a break for lunch. This allows time for the full Time Odyssey experience and some free time at the end to explore some other galleries in the museum. Visit schedules vary according to journey times and school timetables. Example schedule below.
Timings
Activity
Location
10.00am - 10.30am
Welcome and introduction
Library
10.30 - 11.00am
Journal of Returning
Roman gallery one
11.00 - 11.30am
Vessel of Stories
Roman galleries two and three
11.30am - 12.00pm
Amulet of Power
Medieval gallery
12.00 - 12.30pm
Lunch
Dining hall
12.30 - 13.00pm
Cloak of Safekeeping
Fossils gallery
13.00 - 13.30pm
Finale and evaluation
Library
13.30 - 14.00pm
Free time
Dinosaurs exhibit
Travel Grants
Schools can apply for travel funding up to a maximum of £500. To apply for financial support, please fill in the form below or download it and send it to: timeodyssey@artexplora.org.
- Book your Time Odyssey experience through your local museum
- Book your coach travel
- To claim your coach travel costs, simply complete the form and attach your school’s invoice addressed to Art Explora, along with proof of travel from your coach provider. Please submit these within three months of your visit.Download the form
- You will be reimbursed after your Time Odyssey experience is completed
