2025 Home Education Days
We warmly welcome the home-educating community with special term-time days just for you. Your feedback helps us tailor visits to meet your children’s learning needs, ensuring the museum is an enjoyable and enriching experience for everyone.
For the first hour of all our Home Educator Days, we offer a quiet hour designed for families with SEND. This calmer time has fewer visitors and provides a supportive environment for families and groups with SEND to enjoy their visit.
Here are our dates:
- Thursday 27th February 2025– Theme: Claws, Paws and Teeth
- Thursday 22nd May 2025– Theme: Camera Obscura
- Thursday 26th June 2025- Theme: Botanical printing
- Thursday 25th September 2025– Theme: Clay workshop
- Thursday 30th October 2025- Theme: Bats
- Thursday 27th November 2025– Theme: Christmas craft
All our available dates can be booked through the link here .
Friday Opening
We are delighted to share we will be open each Friday from 21st February to 31st October 2025. Although these are not exclusively for home-educating families, they are another opportunity to include a visit to our museum within your home-learning programme.
How many supervising adults can come per booking?
There is no limit as to how many supervising adults can be added to the booking. All adults will be charged for entry.
When can we visit?
We host special days for you to visit during term time. The dates can be found here. We also publicise them on our Facebook page.
Will we have exclusive use of the museum during our visit?
On home educator visits days, other home educating families will be visiting. You may also see museum staff, researchers or volunteers during your visit. If you do see someone at work, please say hello and ask us questions about what we are doing, we’re a friendly bunch.
Can we visit Quex House during our visit?
We will confirm these details with each event date as they are announced.
How do we book?
You can email learning@powell-cottonmuseum.org to reserve a space, or you can book in advance via our website. Please follow the link on the event above.
Your contact
Emma-Jayne will work with network leaders to coordinate and plan the content for home educator days. You can contact her via the learning@powell-cottonmuseum.org email.
Head of Learning
We had a great day with budding artists from Dover Grammar School for Girls last week.
They got creative with clay and enjoyed time sketching in the galleries ready to start their GCSE work in September.
Have you booked your school visit for next year?
Take a look at our website to see the range of workshops we offer or drop us a line to find out how we can work with you.
#schoolsinmuseums #learning #schoolvisit #schooltrips #kidsinmuseums #teachers
We had a great day with budding artists from Dover Grammar School for Girls last week.
They got creative with clay and enjoyed time sketching in the galleries ready to start their GCSE work in September.
Have you booked your school visit for next year?
Take a look at our website to see the range of workshops we offer or drop us a line to find out how we can work with you.
#schoolsinmuseums #learning #schoolvisit #schooltrips #kidsinmuseums #teachers
Calling all Home Educators! Join us on Thursday 27th June, for a hands-on workshop where you`ll learn to create beautiful and unique prints using plants and flowers. Dive into the magical world of cyanotypes and experiment with various techniques that bring your prints to life with vibrant blue tones and intricate details.
Additional prints may have a small charge. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for our outdoor adventure.
We look forward to seeing you there! Let your creativity bloom! #Learning #HomeEducators #homeeducatorskent
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Calling all Home Educators! Join us on Thursday 27th June, for a hands-on workshop where you`ll learn to create beautiful and unique prints using plants and flowers. Dive into the magical world of cyanotypes and experiment with various techniques that bring your prints to life with vibrant blue tones and intricate details.
Additional prints may have a small charge. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing for our outdoor adventure.
We look forward to seeing you there! Let your creativity bloom! #Learning #HomeEducators #homeeducatorskent
@Visit Kent @Visit Thanet- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate @Kent Attractions
Happy #InternationalPicnicDay! Join us for not one, but TWO enchanting Teddy Bears Picnics this summer!
We can’t promise the sun will shine, but we can give you a magical time. Discover, play and learn!
Dive into a world of imagination with our giant fuzzy felts!
Explore the museum and gardens.
Bring your delicious picnic and treat yourself and your cuddly companions to a day of relaxation and fun in our gardens.
Surestart loyalty cards are welcome. These are given to users of Thanet Children’s Centres on request and admit adults and over 5’s for £1 each, under 5’s go free.
#Learning
@Visit Kent @Visit Thanet- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate @Kent Attractions
Happy #InternationalPicnicDay! Join us for not one, but TWO enchanting Teddy Bears Picnics this summer!
We can’t promise the sun will shine, but we can give you a magical time. Discover, play and learn!
Dive into a world of imagination with our giant fuzzy felts!
Explore the museum and gardens.
Bring your delicious picnic and treat yourself and your cuddly companions to a day of relaxation and fun in our gardens.
Surestart loyalty cards are welcome. These are given to users of Thanet Children’s Centres on request and admit adults and over 5’s for £1 each, under 5’s go free.
#Learning
@Visit Kent @Visit Thanet- Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate @Kent Attractions
Did you attend our Home Education Event in April - Frankenfruit?
We`d love to see how your plants are doing!
Janice from our Learning Team has shared her plant with us to show how much it has grown.... so big that she had to re-pot it!
How big are your plants? Share your photos below.
#Learning
Did you attend our Home Education Event in April - Frankenfruit?
We`d love to see how your plants are doing!
Janice from our Learning Team has shared her plant with us to show how much it has grown.... so big that she had to re-pot it!
How big are your plants? Share your photos below.
#Learning
Calling all nature lovers!
Join us for our next home educators` day on Thursday May 23rd. Explore our gardens to discover the brilliant birds who live here and make your own feeder to take home and lay on a feast for your feathered friends.
#Learning #Creative #Nature
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Calling all nature lovers!
Join us for our next home educators` day on Thursday May 23rd. Explore our gardens to discover the brilliant birds who live here and make your own feeder to take home and lay on a feast for your feathered friends.
#Learning #Creative #Nature
@VisitKent @VisitThanet @BestKentAttractions
Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting Big Bug Adventure where you can discover, play, and learn about fascinating insects in our gardens. Join in the interactive storytelling sessions with bug-themed books - it`s the perfect way to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!
#Surestart #Learning
@VisitKent @VisitThanet @KentAttractions @Thanet_Childrens_Centres
Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting Big Bug Adventure where you can discover, play, and learn about fascinating insects in our gardens. Join in the interactive storytelling sessions with bug-themed books - it`s the perfect way to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds!
#Surestart #Learning
@VisitKent @VisitThanet @KentAttractions @Thanet_Childrens_Centres
Time is running out, and spaces are filling up fast for school visits this year!
If you`re eager to enhance your Science, Art, English, History, Geography, or PSHE lessons in a unique setting, don`t delay. Visit our website or give our friendly Learning Team a call today to secure your spot before it`s too late.
#Learning
@VisitKent @VisitThanet @BestKentAttractions
Time is running out, and spaces are filling up fast for school visits this year!
If you`re eager to enhance your Science, Art, English, History, Geography, or PSHE lessons in a unique setting, don`t delay. Visit our website or give our friendly Learning Team a call today to secure your spot before it`s too late.
#Learning
@VisitKent @VisitThanet @BestKentAttractions
When visiting us on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, meet our special guest, Kate from RSPB! Explore Kate’s interactive wildlife display showcasing different habitats and learn all about the fascinating creatures that call them home. Learn about RSPB’s conservation efforts, educational programs, and explore the wonders of local reserves. Join RSPB in protecting our precious wildlife and spreading awareness for a greener, healthier planet!
#Learning #WildlifeConvservation #Easter
@rspb @visitthanet @visitkent @kentattractions
When visiting us on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, meet our special guest, Kate from RSPB! Explore Kate’s interactive wildlife display showcasing different habitats and learn all about the fascinating creatures that call them home. Learn about RSPB’s conservation efforts, educational programs, and explore the wonders of local reserves. Join RSPB in protecting our precious wildlife and spreading awareness for a greener, healthier planet!
#Learning #WildlifeConvservation #Easter
@rspb @visitthanet @visitkent @kentattractions
Exciting news! Following the wonderful success of our thunder drum-making adventure, we can’t wait to share what’s in store for our Home Education Day on April 25th. Drumroll, please... Our theme for the day will be the amazing world of plants! Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon!
We’re full of excitement to dive into the fascinating realm of plants with you. From getting our hands dirty with plant-based crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
So mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a green adventure with us. Let’s celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature together on April 25th! See you there!
#learning #homeeducation
@visitkent @visitthanet - Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate @KentAttractions
Exciting news! Following the wonderful success of our thunder drum-making adventure, we can’t wait to share what’s in store for our Home Education Day on April 25th. Drumroll, please... Our theme for the day will be the amazing world of plants! Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon!
We’re full of excitement to dive into the fascinating realm of plants with you. From getting our hands dirty with plant-based crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
So mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a green adventure with us. Let’s celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature together on April 25th! See you there!
#learning #homeeducation
@visitkent @visitthanet - Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate @KentAttractions
Calling all parents and guardians of under 5s! Join us on Friday 15th March, for the kick-off of our Friendly Fridays in collaboration with Surestart Children’s Centres. Bring your little ones for a day of fun, learning, and laughter, exploring the animal kingdom through stories and play. Discover animals that awake when the sun goes down and follow the trail to see how many nocturnal creatures you can find.
#Learning
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions
Calling all parents and guardians of under 5s! Join us on Friday 15th March, for the kick-off of our Friendly Fridays in collaboration with Surestart Children’s Centres. Bring your little ones for a day of fun, learning, and laughter, exploring the animal kingdom through stories and play. Discover animals that awake when the sun goes down and follow the trail to see how many nocturnal creatures you can find.
#Learning
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions
We continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with our Female of the Species tours every weekend throughout March. Embark on a journey of empowerment and discovery with our female-focused tour, where you`ll uncover the surprising pursuit of women as hunters and collectors as well as learning about the artisans that created our newest collection, Nambian Narratives. Tours are included with your standard admission ticket.
#WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #Learning #ReimaginingTheMuseum #MuseumMaker
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions
We continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with our Female of the Species tours every weekend throughout March. Embark on a journey of empowerment and discovery with our female-focused tour, where you`ll uncover the surprising pursuit of women as hunters and collectors as well as learning about the artisans that created our newest collection, Nambian Narratives. Tours are included with your standard admission ticket.
#WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #Learning #ReimaginingTheMuseum #MuseumMaker
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions
Happy #WorldBookDay!
From thrilling adventures to heartwarming stories, there`s something for every book lover to enjoy in the Museum Shop! Stop by on our upcoming weekend open day to explore the selection of books we have to offer.
#Learning #WorldBookDay #MuseumShop
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions
Happy #WorldBookDay!
From thrilling adventures to heartwarming stories, there`s something for every book lover to enjoy in the Museum Shop! Stop by on our upcoming weekend open day to explore the selection of books we have to offer.
#Learning #WorldBookDay #MuseumShop
@visitkent @visitthanet @kentattractions