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WE LOVE TO LEARN Unlock your brain’s secrets Engage pupils in interactive exhibits that explore the rich learning opportunities of art, psychology and neuroscience TwistMuseum is London’s home of illusions – a unique and immersive destination that combines hands-on funwith rich learning opportunities. Developedwith experts in art, psychology and neuroscience, and shaped by Professor FionaMacpherson, its education programme supports national curriculumobjectives in science, art, maths andPSHE. Each school trip includes access to interactive exhibits, cross-curricular learning and post-visit classroom resources. Twist is accredited by the Council for LearningOutside the Classroom, was a BestMuseumVisit finalist at the School Travel Organiser Awards 2025, and has welcomed hundreds of schools with outstanding feedback. Apre-visit walkthrough is available for teachers, and themuseum’s dedicated team is available to helpwith planning, logistics andmore. Discounted group rates start from just £10 per pupil. LEARN I NG JOURNEYS SCIENCE Discover how the brain interprets the world through hands-on illusions that explore light, perception and the senses, a unique and engaging approach to science and cognitive learning. ART Pupils discover how colour, shape and form create visual illusions, deepening their understanding of artistic techniques while sparking creativity and self-expression. MATHS Twist’s exhibits explore symmetry, pattern, shape and scale, turning abstract concepts into memorable, physical experiences that boost spatial awareness and logical thinking. CURRICULUM LINKS Oxford Street, London W1C 1DH | W: twistmuseum.com/education | E: education@twistmuseum.com // ILLUSIONS AND SCIENCE The Twist Challenge Each school visit includes a curriculum-linked trail that guides pupils through the exhibits with structured, cross-subject questions. The activity sheet encourages observation, reasoning and creative thinking, all while keeping students engaged and exploring independently. Post-visit resources extends learning in the classroom, ensuring educational value continues beyond the day out. Sensory science in action Students experience first-hand how sight, sound, temperature and touch can be distorted by context, through interactive illusions grounded in neuroscience. Developed with leading experts, these exhibits help children understand how the brain interprets the world around them, aligning with science and PSHE frameworks. Teacher support and accessibility Twist offers free pre-visits for teachers to get all important questions answered, to carry out risk assessments and to experience a guided tour from a duty manager. The school team will assist with bookings and planning. The museum is completely wheelchair accessible, apart from two exhibits. www.teachwire.net | 49 PARTNER CONT ENT