Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Ancient Benin Virtual Workshop

Horniman Museum and Gardens, London

Discover Benin and its rich culture and history in this virtual workshop from Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Suitable for: KS2

Subjects: Citizenship, Geography, History, Anthropology

Type: Online

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Learn about the culture, beliefs and achievements of this ancient African country, Benin.

An exciting opportunity to explore stunning brass replicas of ancient Benin artwork up close. Learn about the modern and ancient history of Benin City through the artwork of the Edo people. Explore the symbolism and significance of Benin Bronzes, the stories that they tell, and debate their place in UK museums today.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS2

Ages: 7-11

Subjects: Citizenship, Geography, History, Anthropology

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

Type: Online

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: £72.50 per session

Dates: Ongoing

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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