Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Ancient Benin Kingdom Workshop

Horniman Museum and Gardens, London

Discover Benin and its rich culture and history in this hands-on workshop from Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3

Subjects: Citizenship, English, Geography, History, Anthropology

Type: At Venue

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Learn about the culture, beliefs and achievements of this ancient African Kingdom as you handle replica artefacts made especially for the Horniman in modern day Benin City.

Uncover the stories behind brass plaques by carefully decoding the symbols and clues within them; discover how the Oba used objects to show his power; and see the stages of the incredible Lost Wax Process.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3

Ages: 7-11, 11-14

Subjects: Citizenship, English, Geography, History, Anthropology

Topics: Africa, Black History, Human & Physical Geography, Maps, Reading, Storytelling, Team Building, Signs & Symbols

Type: At Venue

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: From £2.41 per student (£72.50 per session, excluding VAT)

Dates: Ongoing

Max. Students: 30

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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About Horniman Museum and Gardens.

The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.

Learn about their world-class collections and discover information about world cultures, music, different species and the natural environment we all share.

There is more that unites us than divides us, and this can clearly be seen when looking at the 350,000 or so objects in the Horniman collections.

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