GEM Museum Visit Bursary Scheme

The Group for Education in Museums (Cymru) Museum Visit Bursary scheme, funded by the Welsh Government’s culture division, offers grants up to £1,000 to help state-maintained schools in Wales take their students to an accredited museum in their area.

The purpose of the scheme is to ensure cultural heritage in Wales is accessible to all school children and to remove barriers to museum engagement. Local museums in Wales offer excellent curriculum relevant opportunities for students to engage with humanities, science & technology, art and health & wellbeing through interactive activities and exhibitions. However, we acknowledge that financial constraints can hinder participation.

This scheme will enable teachers to take their students out of school to experience the benefits of physically visiting their local museum and the associated value of learning outside the classroom.

Please check the list of eligible museums to avoid rejection.

List of Museums, Wales not eligible to host GEM Museum Visit Bursary funded visits:

National Museum, Cardiff
Cardiff Castle
St Fagans, National History Museum
National Wool Museum
National Slate Museum
National Roman Legion Museum
National Waterfront Museum
Big Pit, National Coal Museum

School details:

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* 1. Name of school

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* 2. Contact name

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* 3. Position held at school

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* 4. School Address

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* 5. Telephone

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* 6. Contact email address

Visit details:

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* 7. Name of museum

Please check the list of eligible museums to avoid rejection

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* 8. Proposed date of visit

Date

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* 9. Number of pupils visiting

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* 10. Ages of pupils visiting

Estimated costs (Up to £1000)

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* 11. Travel cost (please ensure you seek the best value available):

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* 12. Method of travel:

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* 13. Museum visit costs:

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* 14. Amount you would like to apply for:

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* 15. What difference will this funding make to your school?

Please tell us about the focus for your visit and why this bursary is important to your school. For example, what is the potential impact on your student’s learning and how will it help develop your student’s sense of cynefin?

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