Bring the past to life for your pupils with our engaging live workshops!

• Suitable for all ages: Our dynamic programs are perfectly designed for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and other age groups, making learning fun and accessible for everyone.
• We bring the museum to you: No need to travel! Our experienced educators bring a captivating selection of real fossils and props directly to your school, creating an immersive learning experience.
• Unparalleled resources: Backed by a vast collection of over half a million pounds worth of authentic fossils and artifacts, housed in our secure storage facility near Stansted Airport, Essex, we provide unparalleled educational resources.

Explore the incredible story of Mary Anning and her groundbreaking discoveries of Jurassic Coast fossils, inspiring young minds with the wonders of paleontology.

Our highly interactive sessions immerse your class in history through hands-on activities and engaging storytelling. We support the national curriculum and encourage learning through play and discovery, using the UK's finest collection of REAL fossils.

Meet Peter Ta'Bois, Founder of the Travelling Natural History Museum

Peter Ta'Bois, a renowned paleontologist with a lifetime of experience in prehistory, is the driving force behind the Travelling Natural History Museum.

A Passion for Discovery:

When not inspiring students, Peter continues his own learning journey. He regularly explores significant fossil sites in the UK and internationally, conducting research into the most recent paleontological findings.

Inspiring Future Generations:

Peter's workshops engage students in the incredible world of rocks and fossils and explains their relevance to modern society and modern life to link the workshops firmly to multiple aspects of both KS2 and KS3 curriculum.

Uncover the Wonders of Paleontology with Our Immersive Workshops

• Authentic Experiences: Get hands-on with real fossils and high-quality replicas, exploring our vast collection of specimens and materials.
• Museum-Quality Exhibits: We bring the finest museum exhibits to your classroom, including our exclusive Mary Anning fossil discovery sand dig and a spectacular collection of unique plesiosaur fossils.
• Deepen Understanding: Help your students understand the fascinating process of fossil creation and discovery through close examination.

Our Engaging Workshops Include:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Explore the world of dinosaurs with engaging models, pictures, and interactive activities.
• Extinction Mysteries: Delve into the intriguing theories surrounding dinosaur extinction.
• Fossil Formation: Witness the process of fossil formation through demonstrations on sedimentation and rock layers.
• Hands-on Exploration: Examine genuine sample rocks and fossils with visible layers, touching and holding these ancient treasures.
• Pioneering Paleontologists: Learn about the lives and contributions of renowned paleontologists, including Mary Anning, the first female paleontologist.
• The Fossil's Journey: Trace the journey of a fossil from discovery to laboratory to museum display.
• Interactive Experiences:
  • Fossil Discovery Sand Dig: Unearth replica Jurassic Coast fossils in our exciting sand dig.
  • Live Rock Opening: Witness the thrill of discovering fossils within real rocks.
  • Geode Exploration: Uncover the hidden beauty of crystals by opening geodes live.
• Rock Formations: Learn about the different types of rocks – sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic – with real-life examples.

"The workshop was brilliant from start to finish! Pete lit up the children’s faces with his shocking facts, amazing real life artefacts and brilliant resources. Not only did the children learn a lot about the life of a Stone Age man, they were able to get hands on and experience it by making shelter, food and even hunting skills. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and would definitely recommend the Travelling History Museum to enhance your topic!"

Primary Curriculum Lead Teacher

“I really enjoyed taking part in the Workshop, the children could not stop talking about the life-size models of the Stone Age man and the wolves even a week later! Thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm and passion from Peter who delivered a seamless workshop that kept the children engaged throughout!”

KeyStage 2 Classroom Teacher

We are the only company to construct a full-scale Stone Henge using genuine stone monoliths weighing over 10 tons each!