A visit to Dunwich Museum introduces the children to the fragments left of nearly 2,000 years of settlement. The eloquence of our staff brings to life the story of how the sea has acted on the lives of the inhabitants of the town, bringing wealth and decline. The children can learn about smuggling, the reaction of many coastal communities to steep taxation. The film extract explains the forces that shaped the dramatic story Our exhibition of local habitats and wildlife gives the children the background to the issues of coastal management today. Look at our pick and mix plans for activities to download to encourage your class to look more closely.