Time Odyssey

An exciting free* learning adventure for KS2 pupils at the Great North Museum: Hancock.

Time Odyssey is a fun, interactive learning experience
that takes pupils on a quest through their local museum – physically and virtually. 

Created by Art Explora and the British Museum, using pioneering technology, pupils engage with museum collections in a completely new way!

Dates to select from are:

22 April, 24 April

9 May, 14 May, 15 May, 20 May, 22 May

17 June, 19 June

4 July, 9 July, 10 July, 15 July, 17 July

* sessions are free and travel grants of up to £500 per class are available

Time Odyssey is a blended learning adventure which is played on a tablet.  Pupils work in small groups of 2 or 3 per tablet, assisted by teachers and museum staff. At its centre is a dynamic, user-friendly app which encourages children to learn through play and storytelling. 

But it’s not all digital! Pupils are involved in choosing and analysing museum objects, as well as teamwork, creative activities, photography and discussion.

What happens?
Students meet characters lost in time:

• Revna – the Viking of the Sea
• Cheng – a Trainee Scribe from Ancient China
• Felix – future Centurion from Roman Britain
• Hori – a tomb painter from Ancient Egypt. 

Pupils choose a character, then take on a series of challenges to help them get home. How? By gathering enough energy from museum objects to open a time portal!! 

Why take part?

• It’s free for schools! Schools can also claim up to £500 towards their coach transport. 
• Sessions enhance history topics and skills, literacy, teamwork, and cross-curricular learning. 
• It’s fun – pupils get to see the real thing and have an exciting new experience.