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Great tours for Schools
We invite school groups to visit us any weekday morning during term time. We have experienced staff available to give guided tours focusing on specific topics or themes. During the tours we encourage a hands-on approach. Students can handle many of our artefacts as we believe that is the best way for visitors to understand them.
Our sessions
Our school sessions are themed based on the Museum’s collection and the key topics in the National Curriculum. The sessions are tailored to the needs of different age groups and can be adapted for SEN school visits.
We would love to hear from you!
- Get in touch
If you have ideas for a sessions that we do not already offer, please email our Education Officer at education@mkmuseum.org.uk
Booking a Visit
To make a booking and discuss your requirements please fill out the online booking form.
You can check dates available on the online calendar
We will confirm your booking via email.
Planning Your Visit
Volunteer led sessions:
Full day: £8.50 per child
Half day: £7.00 per child
Self-facilitated: £7.50 per child
Add-on experiences: 50p per child
A charge is applied for additional adult support beyond a ratio of 1:6 with exception for those supporting learners with additional needs.
For our volunteer led sessions, we can take groups of up to approximately 60 children (group sizes may vary based on session booked).
Up to 90 children can attend as part of a self-facilitated visit.
For larger group sizes, please email us at education@mkmuseum.org.uk
Education Guides normally take tours between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon. If you stay for lunch, you are welcome to revisit parts of the museum in the afternoon. Students must be supervised by the accompanying teachers and helpers at all times.
Self-facilitation sessions, available on days we are open to the public, can arrive from 10:30, leaving at 2:30.
If you wish to stay for lunch, then our Stables area is available for groups. Please let us know on the booking form if this will be required.
Risk Assesment
Teachers are responsible for risk assessing the museum visit, and may make a free preliminary visit by arrangement with the Education Team. You can also find our Risk assessment here.
If you have any more queries, you can also read the Frequently Asked Questions.
