Education at the Underwater Archaeology Centre
"Education and lifelong learning are integral to the ongoing work of the Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology. We will endeavour to promote interest, research, knowledge and learning opportunities of maritime archaeology through our collections, exhibitions, events programmes, outreach, dive trails and ongoing research projects." Education Policy 2004
Children learn to identify potsherds at Fort Victoria
The Underwater Archaeology Centre offers tours for small groups or talks and workshops for schools and clubs! Our recommended age groups for these is 6 through to 14. We have developed a Teachers Resource Pack full of activities and worksheets about maritime history! We have a maximum capacity for 40 children at a time and are fully accessible by wheel chair. Larger school parties can split their groups around lunchtime or around visits to other attractions at the Fort. Whatever your requirements we will do our best to accommodate you, feel free to contact us for further information.
We can arrange talks and tours for adult groups too.
How to book a visit
If you would like to book a school or group visit to the Underwater Archaeology Centre at Fort Victoria please contact the HWMTA to discuss your requirements and we will endeavour to meet your needs. If you require a visit out of seasonal opening times a member of staff will be available to open the exhibition for you and your school/group party's visit.
Events and Open Days
At Fort Victoria we offer learning opportunities and fun though our open days and events! Our Events Diary lists what’s happening this year at the Fort and other activities run by the HWTMA!
HWMTA
Room W1/95
National Oceanography Centre
Empress Dock
Southampton
SO14 3ZH
Tel: 023 8059 3290
Fax: 023 8059 3052
Email: info@hwtma.org.uk