The British Motor Museum tells us:
(All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum).
The British Motor Museum is proud to host three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers Days on 24, 25, and 26 June with engineering experts from global leader in consulting, technology services and engineering – Capgemini. These STEM Careers Days will include a range of interactive STEM-based activities for secondary school pupils and young people in home education.
On 24 June students can follow the journey of designing a car from initial sketches to aerodynamic testing. This full-day event is designed specifically for secondary girls in school years 7 to 10, and features exclusive access to industry experts, curriculum-linked activities and inspiring stories of women in STEM. On 25 June secondary students in years 7 to 10 can come along to an immersive problem-solving event, ideal for both boys and girls with an interest in science, engineering and design.
On 26 June young people aged 11-15 can explore the fascinating process of car design, with activities led by real engineers including experts from Capgemini. New for 2025, this event is designed with home educating families in mind and is welcoming to those with SEND, as it will include smaller group sizes in the SEND-friendly Learning Hub. Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult, who has free entry to the event.
Claire Broader from the Museum’s Learning and Engagement Team said, “We’re delighted to be once again hosting our STEM Careers Days, which were incredibly popular and successful last year. We’re really passionate about supporting the next generation of technicians, engineers and scientists. We believe that whatever your background or strengths, the world of STEM has something to offer everyone!”
To continue their learning back at home or school, students will also receive a goody bag containing two STEM activities, including a salt-powered car kit to take away. The cost is just £12.50 per pupil for a full day at the Museum, running from 10am – 2pm. The Museum’s Travel Support Scheme, with the support of Arts Council England, is also available to help cover schools’ transport costs.
To find out more information about the event, please call 01926 895295 or visit learning/schools/secondary/stem.
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The Brtish Motor Museum:
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The British Motor Museum houses the collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust – over 400 cars spanning the classic, vintage and veteran eras and a fabulous archive of film, photographs, personal papers and business documents.
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The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (the Trust) is an independent educational charity formed in 1983. The Registered Charity Number is 286575. Its mission is to collect, conserve, research and display for the benefit of the nation, motor vehicles, archives and ancillary material relating to the motor industry in Great Britain and to provide a world-class motor museum and major visitor attraction providing a broad based academic and educational facility coupled to an entertaining and attractive display.
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As a registered charity, the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust operates a number of fundraising schemes from ‘Adopt a Car’ to Payroll Giving and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
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In December 2014, the Trust gained the coveted designated status from Arts Council England which confirms that its collections are of national significance. The Designation Scheme is a mark of distinction, identifying and celebrating pre-eminent collections of national and international importance in non-national institutions. British Motor Museum is a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England providing funding for a 3-year programme of exhibitions, engagement and learning activity from 2023 to 2026. Arts Council England is the national development body for arts and culture across England, working to enrich people’s lives. It supports a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries. Between 2023 and 2026, it will invest £446m per year to help create these experiences www.artscouncil.org.uk
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The British Motor Museum delivers a range of educational packages which support the National Curriculum – science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at KS1 to KS4. A wide range of family and lifelong learning activities also take place in the Museum during school holidays.
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Each year the Museum hosts a number of highly successful and varied motoring Shows and Rallies as well as family events, lectures and workshops. For full details please visit the website www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
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The address is British Motor Museum or British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ.