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What did kids wear to school in the 1960s?

Step into our time machine for a look at the uniforms of the past!

A museum for children and educators

Our online exhibitions feature interactive stories about learning and education that engage students, teachers, and museum lovers. We bring the history and future of learning to life on screen.

A blue jellyfish floats on the surface of the sea.
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Interactive content to explore and spark curiosity.

Two boys dressed as cowboys.
Explain

Fun and insightful information for all ages to enjoy.

Three girls in traditional dress from Peru play soccer.
Engage

Playful quizzes to test your knowledge.

Two bees watch a caterpillar on a leaf.
Resources

Worksheets, videos, and teaching resources to boost your lessons.

Exhibitions

An animation with artifacts from the exhibition "Fabrics of Identity".

Fabrics of Identity

From school uniforms to beauty standards

Making the environment a theme - exhibition teaser

Making the Environment Matter

How children learn to protect the planet

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Drag these school bags from smallest to largest

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  • Schulmuseum Bern
  • Created in 1879 by Jules Ferry, the MUNAE – Museum of Education presents Europe's most important collection of educational heritage, going back to the 15th Century.
  • Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Genève
  • The NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education provides a glimpse of schooling from the past. The museum is a popular excursion venue for schools.

A box full of botanical adventures!

Can you guess what this object was used for? Have a look at this 3D model of a special box and embark on a botanical adventure!

Testimonials

Trusted by teachers

Perfect for asynchronous learning and more engaging than paper-based methods. Motivating and unique in terms of subject matter, it brings variety to the classroom!

Mirjam B.

5th grade teacher, Switzerland

New information, great pictures, interesting puzzles – the kids had a lot of fun!

Anja E.

Teacher at Galileo Grundschule, Germany

The children were fascinated right from the start! This is how I envision the teaching materials of the future to be – redefined for English/NMG!

Christine S.

6th grade teacher, Switzerland

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