The Museum consists of a small, but widely recognised, collection of artefacts from the Greek world, ranging from the Mycenaean to the Roman period. Items on display include painted pottery, armour, bronze figurines and works of sculpture in both terracotta and stone. The Museum is highly relevant for the study of Ancient Greece at Key Stage 2 of the History Curriculum.
Children have the opportunity to come into contact with objects from the culture they are studying.
They can become familiar with items used in Greek homes or worn by Greek soldiers and also see ancient depictions of mythical beasts, gods and heroes. Aspects of the history of Ancient Greece, such as everyday life or religion, can be dealt with in more depth during a visit to the Museum. For instance the wide variety of painted pottery on display opens up a range of interesting questions about everyday life, the arts and trade. In addition the Museum can help children develop some of the more general historical skills that are outlined in the 'Knowledge, skills and understanding' section of the History Curriculum. The collection provides plenty of scope for using artefacts as a means of discovering about the past.