Imperial War Museum Duxford > Learning

Keep the Home Fires Burning with Edie Biggs
It is 1940. Edie is a housewife from London’s East End. She’s come to Duxford to stay with her cousin Ethel, to get away from the nightly bombing raids during the Blitz. A role-play activity for primary children.

Put that light out with Agnes the Air Raid Warden
A role-play activity for primary children which explores the function of Civil Defence during the Second World War.

ARP Warden Day
Our friendly ARP Warden tells pupils about preparations for war; the blackout and gas masks.

Evacuee Experience - Bunty the Billeting Officer
This is a role-play day for primary school children in which the children meet a billeting officer and learn about evacuees.

Evacuee Experience - Wartime Classroom
Your children arrive at the Museum in role as evacuees, with gas marks boxes and a wartime lunch....

Events for National Science Week
An exciting variety of drop-in activities linking the exhibits to a wide range of science, technology, engineering and maths.

First World War in British Literature - Sixth Form Conference

Flight Days for Special Needs Children
Children with special educational needs have the opportunity to participate in 'hands-on' activities related to the topic of Flight.

Remembrance - Primary
Duxford is commemorating Remembrance through History sessions for Year 2 students.

Remembrance - Secondary
Duxford is commemorating Remembrance through a contemporary dance/drama session entitled 'From Order to Chaos' for yrs 7-11 and post-16.