Bring Learning to Life at The Weald & Downland Living Museum
Lifelong learning has been at the heart of the Museum’s aims since its founding over 40 years ago. We strive to promote the preservation of buildings of architectural or historic interest, as well as the ancient crafts, trades and manufactures of the Weald & Downland region. The courses we offer make use of our historic exhibit buildings and collections of smaller artefacts, our landscape and our regionality, giving course participants access to a unique learning environment.
Schools
With a focus on our rural heritage and its relevance today, our engaging school workshops bring the past to life through the telling of unique stories, immersive and hands-on workshops and outdoor learning.
College & Universities
We offer a huge variety of ways to learn about and engage with our collections as well as benefit professionally from our experience and expertise, a fantastic way to enhance studies at College and University level.
Adult Learning
We run extensive programmes of day-schools and longer courses in Historic Building Conservation and Traditional Rural Trades and Crafts, along with a series of evening talks on a range of lively topics.
MSc Degrees
The Museum offers two Master’s Degree programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. We teach both courses in blocks on a part-time basis to enable students to balance studying with work and other commitments.
Outreach
Can’t get to us but want to get a taste of the Weald & Downland Living Museum? Why not book one of our learning team to visit you to inspire and amaze your class. Let us bring the Museum to you with one of our interactive workshops.
