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Opening Hours Thurs - Sun 10am to 4pm

Welcome to the Wilderspin National School

 

The school is a family-friendly museum that welcomes visitors of all ages to experience a slice school life in a bygone age.

Located in Barton-upon-Humber, the school museum offers, through role-play, hands-on exhibits and talks, an authentic and memorable experience of teaching in the 19th and 20th century.

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News and Events

Museums at Night

Saturday 18th May 7.00pm – 9.30pm
We are exploring the fun of optical illusions in "A Trick of the Light" as part of Museums at Night 2013. This family event includes Victorian magic lantern shows and opportunities to look at some optical illusions, including a Victorian zoetrope and stereoscopic viewer, and for children to make their own optical illusion to take home.
£2 pp or family ticket (two adults & two children) £5

Victorian Extravaganza

Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 11.00am – 4.00pm
Join us for an exciting taste of Victorian life as part of a weekend of festivals across North Lincolnshire.
Craft & Charity Stalls, Bell Ringing, Punch & Judy, Morris Dancing, Maypole Dancing plus Jethro the Chimney Sweep.
Also join us for afternoon teas in the cafe. Free Entry

"The infant system for developing the intellectual and moral powers of all children, from one to seven years of age ..."   Samuel Wilderspin
1791-1866