School presentation
People of Benin
Key information
These sessions are currently paused
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In this engaging presentation, your students find out about about the lives of the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin.
They explore images of the Oba, his staff and the first European visitors, and discover evidence of the local environment, the palace and international trade.
Depending on group size, your students may be joined by students from other schools.
- Ages: 7–11 (KS2)
- Curriculum links: History
- Maximum group size: 130
Please be aware that the total capacity for these sessions is set at 130 students. These spaces may be booked by groups from different schools so please ensure you book sufficient student spaces for the classes you are bringing to the Museum as these popular sessions book out quickly. - Session time: 45 minutes
- This session takes place in the BP Lecture Theatre.
Session dates
These sessions are currently paused.
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