Yesterday our Learning Officer engaged with Inverlochy PS with a Victorian theme. We learnt that life at school could be miserable at times, and empathised with the poor Victorian teachers who had nearly more rules to live by than the children!
Yesterday our Learning Officer had the pleasure of engaging with Banavie PS. We explored the Jacobite period, experiencing the Fort in reality (our Governor's Room) and in Virtual Reality (our VR kit). We learnt of Clans, and everyone had a go at designing their own clan badge.
Yesterday the museum hosted Aberdeen International School. Our Learning Officer guided the young people around the musuem 'best bits' after a presentation on the Jacobites of Lochaber. 46 pupils experienced our fabulous Jacobite collection, and explored the Fort on our VR.
Yesterday the museum hosted Aberdeen International School. Our Learning Officer guided the young people around the musuem 'best bits' after a presentation on the Jacobites of Lochaber. 46 pupils experienced our fabulous Jacobite collection, and explored the Fort on our VR.
First day of our Maths in Museums, Wild Maths completed with Lundavra Primary School in partnership with National Museums Scotland We are already looking forward to tomorrow!! #MathsWeekScot#mathsinmuseums
Book your tickets and spend the day at the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore. We have pick up points in Fort William & Spean Bridge. Bring a picnic & explore the vast grounds. We also have a tour of the stores planned for the afternoon. Make a day of it, see you there!
Today our Learning Officer had a visit from S1 from Kinlochleven High School. Exploring the Highlands in the 18th century, the young folk even drew inspiration from our natural history gallery, namely our stunning pair of ravens! They also got the chance to explore our other exhibits!
Our Curator and Learning Officer have been on a research trip to the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. A fascinating site, it is huge, housing over a million objects! They returned inspired and eager to put into practice many of the ideas they explored on their visit.
They returned inspired and eager to put into practice many of the ideas they explored on their visit. The great news is, anyone can book a tour round the stores, to see pieces that may not be on show due to space, condition or theme. There is also research space available to book!
Our Curator and Learning Officer have been on a research trip to the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. A fascinating site, it is huge, housing over a million objects!
The West Highland Museum hosted their first conversational Gaelic session for beginners tonight with thanks to funding from #BòrdnaGàidhlig. Frances will have us chatting in no time!
"The Glen Nevis Rose" is the touching tale of Lady Mary Cameron of Glen Nevis who took a cutting from this rose to America when she emigrated in the Pearl in 1773. On sale in the museum shop. £10
Additionally, she will recount the inspiring story of the 1000 Peace Cranes and provide an opportunity for attendees to create their own or collect one from the museum for quiet reflection.
Tomorrow, Thursday, we will hold a commemorative event, featuring our Learning Officer who will share personal anecdotes from the victims of this tragedy, as well as the history behind our Peace Cairn exhibits, located in our Museum and on the Parade.
