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Post-16 Learning

There are many options for young people aged 16-25 to explore and be inspired by the collections and exhibitions at Museum & Art Swindon.  We run facilitated and self-guided school, college and university visits, outreach workshops, partnership projects and a Youth Programme.  We welcome independent visits from young people.

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Facilitated visits at MAS

Facilitated Visits

Enrich curriculum learning in History, Art & Design, and Art History

  • Bespoke visits for KS5, Further Education and Higher Education students.
  • Facilitated by the Learning Team.
  • Groups of up to 34 students.
  • A visit includes an interactive session delivered by the Learning Team, self-led opportunities to explore the galleries with supporting resources, and pre and post visit resources.
  • You can choose the timing and duration of your visit (dependent upon availability).
  • Includes use of the Activity Space as a base or for lunch.  
  • 2 hour+ visit

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and book a visit at maslearning@swindon.gov.uk or 01793 466556.

Cost: £8 per head.

Self-guided visits at MAS

Self-Guided Visits

A great option for groups who want to explore at their own pace, or focus on a particular exhibition or topic.

We welcome self-guided visits from groups of KS5, Further Education and Higher Education students. Visits must be booked in advance for groups of 10+. You can choose the timing and duration of your visit (dependent upon availability).

We strongly recommend a pre-visit before bringing a group.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and book a visit at maslearning@swindon.gov.uk or 01793 466556.

Cost: £4 per head.

RAW youth programme at MAS

RAW Youth Programme

The RAW Youth Programme offers an exciting range of opportunities for 16-25 year olds to create and shape arts and culture in Swindon.  It provides a platform for the voices and work of young people, builds skills and confidence, and provides valuable career and life experience.

Outreach project at MAS

Bespoke outreach workshops and projects

We are always looking for new ways to work with post-16 groups.  Please contact us to discuss booking an outreach workshop or working in partnership on a project at maslearning@swindon.gov.uk or 01793 466556.

See below for examples of previous partnerships which have included classroom workshops and talks, careers sessions and assembly presentations.

Examples of our work with post-16 audiences

British Museum "Where We Are" project

A year-long partnership project bringing 13 young people together with Museum & Art Swindon, Prime Theatre, and the British Museum. A project to support young people in exploring art and history, and shaping Swindon’s cultural landscape.

Find out more
Workshop with New College

Curation workshops with New College

Students from New College Art & Design courses took part in professional-practice curation workshops and exhibition tours delivered by the Learning and Collections Teams.

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