The Museum of the Home

Our class had a wonderful time visiting The Museum of the Home! We began with the story A Place Called Home by Kate Baker, which introduced the children to homes from around the world, sparking their curiosity about different cultures and lifestyles.

We then explored three homes from different eras: a simple 1910s space with a sewing machine, small cooker, and a curtained bed corner; a nostalgic 1970s home with a blocky TV and doilies; and a modern 2020s home with a flat-screen TV and a familiar kitchen design.

The trip deepened the children’s understanding of how homes reflect their time, culture, and purpose, inspiring them to appreciate the evolution and diversity of living spaces.