Teachers: fill your summer with art

Tate Modern is one of the world's biggest modern and contemporary art museums and a must-see if you're visiting London. Experience the drama of the monumental Turbine Hall and then check out the incredible exhibitions that spotlighting three very important women artists: Frida: The Making of an Icon, Tracey Emin: A Second Life and Ana Mendieta from 9 July.

An Italianate villa that champions the rich history and culture of west Cornwall, Penlee House Gallery & Museum is a perfect place to visit during the summer months. Their changing exhibitions programme spotlights the people and artists who lived locally during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the notable Newlyn School artists. And this summer, you can discover the pioneering women artists who transformed British art in their latest exhibition, Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art.

An important example of Tudor architecture and 500 years of local history, Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich blends period interiors with an impressive art collection, including one of the biggest holdings of paintings by Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable outside of London. Speaking of: Celebrate 250 years since Constable's birth in their current exhibition, spotlighting some of his most iconic works.

Get inspired by Barbara Hepworth. A modern art icon, her bold sculptures blended abstraction with the natural world. And this gallery celebrates her pioneering life and work, while showcasing some of the best in modern and contemporary art. Catch their latest exhibition spotlighting the work of Mrinalini Mukherjee and other women artists from India and Bangladesh who transformed 20th-century sculpture.

A day out at Jupiter Artland is a showstopper and they're now open year-round. This means you can experience the award-winning contemporary sculpture park and art gallery in all its summertime glory. You'll encounter permanent works nestled in the landscape by artists including Tracey Emin, Phyllida Barlow and Antony Gormley. And don't miss a luminous sculpture by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani, made possible with Art Fund support.

Explore half a million years of history and culture across five floors at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Through the collection, free displays, special exhibitions and events programme, visiting the museum allows you to really dive deep into fascinating historical periods from across the globe. Witness the beauty and lesser known histories behind some of our favourite flowers, from roses to peonies, in their latest exhibition. There are also lots of other fascinating museums nearby to visit with a Teacher Art Pass, including the Bodleian Library, Pitt Rivers Museum, The Story Museum and Modern Art Oxford.

Have you visited V&A East in Stratford yet? Nestled in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the new museum is a real celebration of creativity's ability to create positive change. Explore the free permanent galleries spotlighting 500 items from the V&A's collections, from fashion to photography, and their inaugural exhibition tracing 125 years of Black British music. And if you're looking to refuel before, during or after your trip, you need to have a pitstop at Café Jikoni. The classic Bombay sandwich is a must-have.