Tyne & Wear Museums, Arbeia, Learning and Schools

Learning and Schools

Combine excellence in teaching with enjoyment in learning by visiting Arbeia Roman Fort.

Bring the Romans to life by exploring the unique reconstructed Commanding Officer's House, Barrack Block and Gatehouse. Discover the remains of Roman buildings on the Fort site and visit the Museum to find out more about the life of a soldier, how the Romans were buried, in addition to many fascinating artefacts from the excavations. The exciting Time Quest gallery allows visitors the unique opportunity to excavate real Roman artefacts. Work on a reconstructed excavation platform, identify finds and study them under the guidance of a Gallery Interpreter. Use high-powered microscopes, rebuild a sheep's skeleton, write on a wax tablet and handle all sorts of Roman objects.

Arbeia is an essential part of any study of the Romans, but we can also provide exciting days out as part of science, maths, art and literacy topics. Students studying tourism, marketing and archaeology topics are also catered for. Find out more about how you can enhance your pupils' learning experience and deliver the National Curriculum in creative and inspirational ways on our dedicated site: Schools Online

Learning at Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Learning and Schools