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At CofGâr, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey, and museums play a vital role in sparking that drive through experiences that go beyond the textbook. We provide an environment where curiosity is celebrated, questions are welcomed, and every visitor is invited to see the world through fresh eyes.
From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking discussions, our educational opportunities are designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Start exploring today and discover how the stories of Carmarthenshire can become part of your educational adventure. Whether you are a teacher organizing a school trip or a parent looking for enriching activities, there is something here for everyone.
Education Group Membership
Discover the benefits of CofGâr membership for your school or education group.
Learn moreWorkshops for schools and education groups
CofGâr offers a wide range of workshops inspired by the current curriculum in Wales and designed to align perfectly with school subjects. From evacuees during the Second World War to the Ancient Egyptians, our workshops cover local and global themes, reflecting the incredible diversity of the collections in our care. Existing workshops are available for just £45 per educational group or, if you are a member of theCofGâr Education Group Member, they are free or available at a discounted rate.
We can even offer bespoke experiences tailored to your learners for just £55 per educational group. Previous examples include 'Portraits through the Ages' and 'The Great Fire of London and its Impact on Wales'. Each workshop gives pupils the opportunity to step into the past, explore real stories, and engage with history in a memorable and hands-on way.
Existing workshops: £45
Bespoke workshops: £55
Members: Discounted price/Free
Workshops we offer
Workshops at Carmarthenshire Museum
Carmarthenshire Museum offers a wide range of curriculum‑linked workshops designed to fit perfectly with school topics, from our popular WWII Evacuee, Egyptians, Romans, and Victorian Schoolroom sessions to our immersive Victorian Schoolroom with kitchen and garden tour in partnership with Parc yr Esgob
Workshops at the Museum of Land Speed
Workshops here focus on both the science of speed, and also the rich natural landscape of the Pendine Sands.
Workshops at Parc Howard Museum
Parc Howard Museum offers school workshops covering fine art and our local history during the war.
Education loan boxes
CofGâr loan boxes encourage children to explore historical objects firsthand, providing the rich, hands-on learning experiences that are central to the current curriculum in Wales.
We have a wide range of loan boxes available and add more to the website every month. Contact us to view the full list and book your box today.
The cost of borrowing each box is £25 for a period of up to two weeks. All CofGâr Education Group Members can borrow as many boxes as they wish for a full year.
Non-members: £25 per box
Members: Free
Loan boxes we offer
About our loan boxes
Find out more about borrowing one of our popular education loan boxes.
Victorian school
Learn what life was like long before smartphones and social media as a Victorian School pupil.
ARP Warden
How would you have coped in Carmarthenshire during the war? Find out with this ARP Warden loan box.
Celts
Experience life as a local before and during the Roman conquest of Wales.
Roman Objects
Learn about the objects used by the Romans in their everyday lives in this part of Wales.
Roman Soldier
Discover the life of a Roman soldier stationed at one of the many forts that once stood in Carmarthenshire.
Cofio
Find out more about our warm and welcoming reminiscence service that helps people reconnect with cherished memories.
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