Be it at the end of a unit, or as an introductory look into what students will be studying in class, a tour of the Tate Geological Museum is a wonderful addition to any lesson plan. We have a wealth of specimens and fossil casts that students can handle and examine during their visit. Open access at the Fossil Preparation Lab window gives students a chance to see some of the “behind the scenes” operations you don’t always get to see at every museum. If you’d like a more interactive visit to the museum, we also have scavenger hunt questionnaires for students to fill out, giving them a chance to get more involved with their museum visit.

If you can’t make it to the museum, or in addition to a tour, we also have a selection of teaching trunks filled with a great variety of specimens, fossil casts, books, posters and many other resources that can be checked out for use in the classroom. Museum staff can also come to your school or group and give a presentation on a variety of subjects that fit in with classroom lessons. We always have a great selection of items to bring with us for students to see and experience.

It is best to schedule your tour or classroom visit as far in advance as possible to ensure you get the day and time that best fits your schedule. We do try to keep the availability calendars below as up to date as possible, but please do not hesitate to call the museum to check on any day or time slot. Teaching trunks can be checked out for a two week period, which can be extended if the trunk does not have a waiting list.