Workshop Themes
We have a number of themed staff-led workshops which are suitable for secondary school classes. These include:
S1 - S3
Social Studies
Fishing Past and Present (S1-S3)
Science
Boatbuilding (S1-S3)
History
Scotland’s Industrial Heritage: The Fishing Industry and the ‘Venus’ Disaster
Scotland’s Fishing Industry: WW1
Scotland’s Fishing Industry: WW2
S4-6
History
Source Analysis Masterclass
Tour Options
- GUIDED TOURS - have one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides accompany you on a general tour of the museum. Tours can be tailored to suit the topic being studied.
- SELF-GUIDED TOUR - this option allows teachers the flexibility to create their own experience in the galleries supported by our Educational Resources.
School group in Fisherman's Loft
Museum tours can last between 60 - 90 minutes depending on your group’s requirements. Tours can be specially tailored to be focused on a specific topic; please contact us to discuss this in advance.
Follow Up Activities
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MUSEUM HANDLING BOXES - investigate selected museum objects. Topics cover ‘WWII’, ‘The Fishermen’s Cottage’ and ‘The Fisherlasses’.
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DRAWING FROM THE PAST - return to your favourite gallery and spend some time studying objects in detail. Drawing materials available if booked in advance.
- SAFETY AT SEA - combine your visit to the museum with a visit to the local RNLI station. Take a tailored museum tour including our unique ‘Memorial room’, then learn about the importance of the RNLI volunteers in supporting fishermen and other people who go to sea. Topics which can be incorporated into the tour are navigational instruments, equipment and clothing, communication, folklore and superstition, lighthouses, lifesaving and rescue.
Call Roger Grundy at Anstruther Lifeboat Station on 01333 310526 to book a visit to the RNLI station as part of your visit to the museum
Pre and Post Visit Activities
Our handling boxes and fact sheets can be used to prepare for your visit, or to follow up on your visit to the museum. More information on handling boxes can be found on our resources page.
To book your visit, please see our planning a visit page
