Teachers: fill your summer with art

If you're looking for creative inspiration, the Design Museum in London is bound to get those juices flowing. Learn all about the fascinating history of the designs that have shaped the world through free displays and inspiring exhibitions that investigate the relationship between design and a whole range of topics. Take their current swimming exhibition – you'll learn all about how the water sport has influenced architecture, fashion and culture over the last century, from the evolution of swimwear style to the iconic lidos that line Britain's coasts.

A day out at Jupiter Artland is a showstopper. This award-winning contemporary sculpture garden and art gallery boasts 120 acres to explore. You'll encounter permanent works nestled in the landscape by artists including Tracey Emin, Phyllida Barlow and Antony Gormley. Visit a solo exhibition by Jonathan Baldock, a contemporary artist whose unique installations explore queer and working-class history.

The summer months are a perfect time to visit Liverpool because of the Liverpool Biennial, a free contemporary art festival that transforms the city into a hub of creativity, as innovative artists exhibit works in galleries, public spaces and historic buildings. This year's participants include Walker Art Gallery, which houses an impressive art collection, spanning painting, sculpture and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to today. And if you're there, make sure to stop by FACT, Open Eye Gallery, the Museum of Liverpool, and many more.

Fish and chips on the beach, arcades on the pier, that iconic Royal Pavilion. Brighton is the perfect destination over the summer months for that classic British seaside experience. And did you know? They have incredible museums and galleries so that you can add a dose of culture to your next trip. Take Brighton Museum & Art Gallery – you'll get in for free with your Teacher Art Pass. So, don't miss their current exhibition spotlighting the sharp fashion, rebellious music and fearless attitude spearheaded by the Mods.

Find some peace and quiet amongst the Bodleian Library's bookshelves, where kings and prime ministers have studied. And catch their exhibition examining how radio impacted life at home during the 20th century. There are also lots of other fascinating museums nearby to visit with a Teacher Art Pass, including Ashmolean Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, The Story Museum and Modern Art Oxford.

Explore this monumental sculpture park in Wakefield where you can get the best of both worlds: a dose of culture while you connect with nature. Plus, its exhibition programme is not one to miss. Marvel at over 40 sculptures in a major exhibition by South African artist William Kentridge across the Underground Gallery and outdoor spaces.

Peek at an internationally renowned tapestry studio and a centre for contemporary art and craft in the centre of Edinburgh. Dovecot Studios has an established heritage of working with artists from across the world to create textile works. And on top of all that, they run an inspiring exhibition programme. From 18 July, learn all about IKEA's iconic textile designs that placed bold Swedish designers on a global stage and into people's homes.

Love all things science and natural history? Don't miss the Natural History Museum in London, where you can explore their impressive dinosaur and fossil collections that reveal the fascinating story of the evolution of life on earth. And did you know? It's so much more than a gallery – it's a world-leading research centre too. Plus, you'll get 50% off their current exhibition, asking if life exists beyond earth.