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Discover London Through History

A colour postcard (around 1973) of Carnaby Street. (ID no.: 76.105/4)

Music icons, Soho fashion streets & the Swinging 60s

From The Beatles to The Rolling Stones, and from Carnaby Street to West End, here’s how music and fashion were intrinsically linked in 1960s’ London.

Two pupils concentrate on their sewing work at the Franklin D Roosevelt School in 1957. (ID no: HG1792/15 ©Henry Grant Collection/Museum of London)

Disability: A child’s perspective from 1950s’ London

These photos of disabled children in specialist schools in 1950s’ London attempt to fill a crucial gap in documenting our history.

poster from the 1889 London tailors’ strike stating the demands of the workers, including specified work timings and wages at trade union rates. (ID nos: 78.350/1a)

The 1889 London dockers’ and tailors’ strikes

The success of the 1889 dockers’ and tailors’ strikes in London showed the growing influence of unions, and the power of a unified workforce.

A fish porter working at Billingsgate is photographed completely unawares of the camera. Paul Martin was the first photographer to roam around the streets of London with a disguised camera taking candid pictures such as this solely for the purpose of showing 'life as it is'. (IN3044)

Bartering at Billingsgate Fish Market: exchanging art for memories

Forty years after moving from central London to Canary Wharf, and with another move out of town on the cards, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell.

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From inspirational gallery visits to virtual sessions, online resources to teacher events, the V&A is the place for creative learning.

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Self-guided visits

Self-guided visits

All school self-guided visits must be booked online in advance.

Book for either of our London museums, as well as visits to Young V&A's exhibition Japan: Myths To Manga and V&A South Kensington's Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence .

You will need to log in to make a booking. Don't have an account? Request an account for your school.

How to book

Creating an account.

Your school will need an account to make a booking. Request one and our Contact Centre team will aim to approve within 24 hours.

Already have an account? Sign in and book a visit.

Why do I need an account?

With an account you can book a free school visit online instantly.

In the future, you'll also be able to book paid workshops and events. Having an account will make it easier to manage payment for your school.

Can I add more logins to an account?

Yes, you can create additional teacher and administrator logins. When your school’s account is approved, you'll receive a confirmation email which includes a company code. Use this code to set up an additional login .

I've forgotten my password

Go to the sign in page and select ‘forgotten password’.

How do I get my tickets?

You will get a confirmation email with all the information you need about your visit, including your tickets to be scanned on the day.

Do higher education groups need to book?

No. Higher education institutions such as universities don't need to book in advance. Depending on your group size you may be asked to split up while in smaller galleries, exhibitions and on tours. This is so all visitors can access and enjoy the museum.

Contact [email protected] for V&A South Kensington and [email protected] for Young V&A.

In-person workshops

In-person workshops

Develop the creative confidence of your class by taking part in a school workshop, led by our museum learning facilitators. These sessions will engage students with objects and themes in the V&A galleries and equip them with key creative skills that support the national curriculum.

The workshops take place across our two London sites at V&A South Kensington and Young V&A, Bethnal Green.

  • EYFS: Sounds Good (45min) - Young V&A, Bethnal Green
  • KS1 – 2: Pattern, Shape and Me (90 min) - V&A South Kensington
  • KS1 – 2: Hero Arm (60 min) - Young V&A, Bethnal Green
  • KS2: Think Small (60 min) - Young V&A, Bethnal Green
  • KS2 – 3: Design Iteration and Prototyping (90 min) - V&A South Kensington
  • KS3: Design Can! (90 min) - Young V&A, Bethnal Green. Design Can! workshops start in April 2024 but are available to prebook now.
  • KS3 – 5: Fashion Conscience (90 min) - V&A South Kensington
  • KS4 – 5: Design for Change (90 min) - V&A South Kensington

Resources

We can support your teaching with our fantastic online resources – including the new Explore the Collections online search tool which features amazing objects to use in the classroom to support the curriculum.

Our YouTube channel has a wealth of short films filled with artist and designer interviews, Object in Focus films and exhibitions.

Download our free resources to inspire learning across the curriculum.

Webinars

Join us as expert speakers share information about their careers and current practice. Our webinars feature creatives working within a diverse range of industries, including fashion designers, scientists, artists, performers, curators and more.

Webinars can be viewed by multiple classes and give students the chance to look at the world of future opportunities available to them – all through the lens of design.

Schools' Screen

Schools' Screen

Bring your students to see selected screenings from the National Video Archive of Performance (NVAP) – high quality recordings of key live performances from 1992 to present day.

V&A Innovate

V&A Innovate

V&A Innovate is a teachers' resource hub and annual National Schools Challenge, asking students in years 7, 8 and 9 to work in teams to design a solution to a real-world problem.

Combining the shared knowledge of today's leading designers with our world-leading collections, this Key Stage 3 initiative will energise the next generation of creative, thoughtful and change-making young innovators.

Teacher events

Teacher events

Download free resources or book one of our teacher events at the museum or online, to explore our collection and inspire your teaching. Enrich your classroom practice and creativity by working with contemporary creative practitioners, museum experts and our unrivalled collection of art, design and performance.

For advice about events or to enquire about INSET on request or ITT sessions, please contact:

Learning Co-ordinator Email: [email protected]

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Plan a school visit

Handy tips and info to plan your school visit

How do I book a visit?

Please see our available sessions for Primary Schools and Secondary Schools to book a visit. 

You’ll find it helpful to have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of date and a time frame for your visit ready. Please try to book your visit at least 6 weeks ahead.

If you are a self-guided school group that does not require a National Gallery facilitated session, please book a self-guided group visit .

How many adults should I bring?

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Please note that teachers are responsible for the behaviour of their group at all times during their visit.

Please read the guidelines in the Pre-Visit Information (sent to you in your confirmation email) and ensure they are shared with all accompanying adults.

How do we get to the Gallery?

Please follow the latest guidelines on travel and public transport..

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Plan your journey on the TFL website .

Getting here by:, parking for:.

There is a parking space on Orange Street for Blue Badge holders only. Please book in advance by calling 020 7747 2885.

There are designated parking bays on St Martin's Street. Please phone Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567 for more information.

Public car parks are available nearby in Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square .

The nearest bike stands are on Orange Street, St Martin's Street, St Martin's Place, and Duncannon Street.

The nearest Santander Cycles docking stations are on St Martin's Street, Craven Street, Pall Mall East, William IV Street, Charles II Street and Oxendon Street. Please check TFL for up-to-date information about nearby Santander Cycle docking stations.

Where should I arrive?

Booked school groups should use the  Getty Entrance.

Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked slot.

If you are running late, please call us on the phone number provided in your confirmation email. If you arrive late, your Gallery Educator may not be able to offer you your full session.

Visit an exhibition

We provide free exhibition entry to school groups on three mornings during the exhibition run. Entry is every 30 mins beginning at 10.00, with last entry at 12.30. Tickets can be booked by emailing [email protected] .

Teachers’ notes are available to help you make the most of your visit.

Please be aware that some exhibitions contain sensitive images which may not be suitable for all groups.

Facilities and amenities

Sandwich rooms.

You can book 30-minute slots in our sandwich rooms when booking a facilitated session. If your group is small, you may be asked to share with another group. Please arrive and leave punctually in time for the next group to use the space. 

Please keep us tidy

If you use our sandwich rooms, please make sure you leave the room clean and tidy by using the cleaning materials provided. 

Nearby parks

There are several parks close to the Gallery which might provide an alternative lunch or play spot in good weather.

There is cloakroom space but please try to bring the minimum with you and do not leave valuables. Students using the cloakroom must be accompanied by an adult.

There are two sets of public toilets near the schools’ area. Please allow sufficient time to ensure you are on time for your session.

You may use pencils and felt tips if you are doing your own activities, but please do not use wax crayons, pastels or ink pens in the Gallery. Materials for all workshops will be provided. 

All sessions are led by experienced Gallery Educators. Their aim is to help you and your students engage and respond to the collection of Western European paintings which date from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.

Your Gallery Educator will meet you at the Pigott Education Centre entrance and take you back there at the end.

If you arrive early, or if you want to stay on after your talk, you are more than welcome to do so. We recommend you divide the class into small groups and try to avoid rooms where other school or adult groups are being taught. Our Explore the collection resource will help you to enhance your visit.

Please remember teachers and adult helpers are responsible for their students at all times and must stay with their group.

Mobile phones must be switched to silent.

Yes, though please be aware that the Gallery can get very busy and must remain accessible for all. 

Paintings are sometimes moved and rooms closed at short notice and there may be other activities taking place. It is advisable not to assume that you will be able to see a particular painting or room and plan any activities accordingly. 

You may use pencils and felt tips for drawing but please do not use wax crayons, pastels or ink pens.

Our Explore the collection resource can be used for any painting, in any room and in any order.

Yes, but you will need to book tickets separately. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Visiting guidelines

To help us keep the Gallery a safe and enjoyable place for everyone, please follow the guidelines listed in our Visitor Admissions Policy .

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The Monument boasts a fascinating history which is brought to life through a self-guided visit. 

Built to commemorate the Great Fire of London and the rebuilding of the City, The Monument is situated just metres from the Fire’s starting point in Pudding Lane.

A study of The Monument puts pupils right in the heart of where history happened, bringing this significant event in London’s history to life.

Self-guided visits

UK schools can now book a self-guided visit to The Monument, climbing the 311 steps to the viewing platform, to take in stunning views across London to the limits of the Fire's reach, and beyond.

We take school pre-bookings on Monday - Thursday at either 10.00 or 10.30 (subject to availability). We are currently accepting bookings until the end of March 2024.

Email  [email protected] with the details of your visit and we will get back to you about visiting The Monument.

The Learning team at The Monument have produced an engaging resource for Key Stage 1 teachers and pupils .

This resource provides teacher notes, historical information and stories, and activities investigating the fascinating symbolism of the Monument's decorative stone carving.

Great Fire website

Created in partnership with The Museum of London, the Great Fire of London is a free resource for use in the classroom.

School Visits Fund

The Culture Mile School Visits Fund may be able to support your school visit to The Monument. This fund provides grants of up to £300 towards the costs of admission, transport or teacher cover.

For more information please see the  School Visits Fund website .

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This 5-lesson course, suitable for KS2 classes and co-created with the LEGO Group, explores how humans impact the planet, using the example of birds.

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Join Greta Thunberg and the Natural History Museum to discuss biodiversity loss - one of the themes of Greta’s new book, The Climate Book.

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Our museum welcomes hundreds of school groups each year and is the perfect destination to explore the economy, our history, and help students develop their financial literacy skills. From holding a bar of gold to helping keep inflation on track, our museum offers an educational and fun visit for all age groups.

We offer a range of resources designed to support a number of curriculum subjects including:

  • Free school visits
  • Presentations for state schools
  • Loan boxes for state primary schools
  • Free classroom resources for teaching financial literacy

Take a look below.

Visit our museum

All school groups are welcome to come for a free, self-guided visit. Age appropriate activity sheets are available for students to complete as they explore the museum.

The visit and activity sheets are free, but please complete our form to notify us of your visit in advance if your group is larger than 15 students. 

Book your visit

Please note, if your group is larger than 50 visitors you may be asked to stagger your visitors' arrivals.

Find more practical information for visiting our museum in our FAQs for schools below, or on our Plan your visit  page.

Book a presentation

We offer a range of free presentations for state schools on money, gold and the role of the Bank of England. We also offer interactive storytelling sessions for lower Key Stage 2 students.

State schools receive their funding from the local authority or the government and include academies, as well as community, foundation, voluntary and free schools.

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Learn more about our free talks, presentations and storytelling sessions for state schools

Request a loan box.

Can’t visit our museum in person, but still want a hands-on experience? Bring the museum to your classroom with our free loan boxes for state primary and secondary schools. Suitable for students studying Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 / Second or Third Level, our loan boxes support several curriculum subjects from history to STEM.

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Request a free loan box for your school

Our loan boxes contain real banknotes and other items from our museum collection alongside educational resources for teachers including suggested classroom activities

Discover free resources supporting financial literacy for your classroom with educational resources created by the Bank of England.

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Explore our free classroom materials

Our free teaching resources for primary and secondary schools support a broad range of curriculum subjects

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Slavery & the Bank: Exhibition Resource for Schools

A resource for families and schools to talk about the transatlantic slave trade

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Pardner Hand school resources

A series of free resources for schools that explore the Pardner Hand scheme and its importance to the Windrush Generation

Our explainers offer bite-size guides to explain key economic concepts in a simple and jargon-free way.

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Read our introductions to economic issues and concepts

FAQs for schools

Is the museum free for schools, should we notify you of our visit.

Yes, self-guided visits for groups of 15 or more must give advance notice. Simply fill out this request form . 

Presentations  must be booked at least four weeks in advance and are subject to availability.

How many bookings can a school make?

Do you have a cafe or space for eating and drinking in the museum, can we bring home education students.

Yes, our offering for home education groups is the same as for other schools. For a presentation, there is a minimum of 15 attendees from the same year group. If students are of mixed age groups or there are fewer than 15 students in your group, then a self-guided visit with free activity sheets is more suitable.

Keeping you safe

The safety and security of our staff and visitors is important to us. Hand sanitiser is available throughout the Museum and we highly recommend that this, or our hand washing facilities, are used during your visit. This is particularly important when handling the interactive parts of our collection, for example whilst lifting the gold bar or attempting to crack our safe! 

Before your trip, please read our risk-assessment information about visiting with a school group .

Do you have SEND offerings for schools?

We want everyone to enjoy their visit to our Museum. If you would like to organise a talk for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), please send us an email at [email protected] so we can discuss your requirements further.

Why do you only offer presentations to state schools?

All school groups are very welcome to the visit the Bank of England Museum, which is free to enter. We’re delighted to welcome groups from both independent and state schools.

We have a small museum with limited resources, and therefore have to prioritise some of our work. We offer short presentations of around 45 minutes in the museum to state school groups on the basics of the Bank’s role and its history. Education resources  are also available for all schools on our website free of charge.

Economics as an academic subject is less widely taught in non-selective state schools than independent schools. To put this into context, about half of comprehensive schools offer economics at A Level, compared to about three-quarters of independent schools.

The statistics at degree level are more striking: over 7% of independently educated male undergraduates are studying economics, compared to 1% for female undergraduates from state schools. See this paper from the Institute for Fiscal Studies for more details.

We are supporting efforts by the Royal Economic Society to promote the subject to under-represented groups through its Discover Economics campaign. It aims to widen access to economics as an academic subject and the wider profession for under-represented groups, which includes women, state-school educated pupils and ethnic minorities.

The Bank of England adopts a data-led targeted approach to its outreach and education activities, reflecting key guidance from the Social Mobility Foundation. In 2022 the Bank submitted to the Employer Index Report and featured in the top 75 employers (placed at number 39).

Our objective here is not to deny access to any particular group to our educational resources. As noted above, the overwhelming majority of the latter are available to all. By providing short additional introductory presentations to state-school students, our aim is to help encourage a similar interest in economics amongst them as we already see in their independently-educated counterparts.

My question has not been answered, can I contact you?

Yes. Please email us at [email protected] or give us a ring on 020 3461 5545. Our phoneline is monitored from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. If the line is busy, please leave a message and we will call you back.

You may also want to take a look at our general FAQs on our Plan your visit  page.

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The museum car park will be closed on  Brentford FC   and  London Irish home match fixture dates, and for private events throughout the year.

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  • School Visits

We appreciate the amount of planning that goes into preparing for a school visit. Please scroll down to see useful information about bring your class to the Museum.

If you have any questions which aren’t answered here or in our Teacher Information Pack , please email us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

We are a small Museum so only welcome one school per day with a maximum of 60 pupils across two classes. Booking is essential for all visits.

We are easily accessible via public transport and minibus. Please see the  Plan your visit  section of the website for directions and more information on how to find us.

Yes, just let the Learning Team know in advance on your booking form, so we can reserve a space for you. Please note, we only have a small car park with space for one coach or two minibuses.

You are welcome to use the Steam Hall to eat your packed lunch or picnic in our Museum Garden. The Museum has a small café where teachers and accompanying adults are very welcome to purchase refreshments. Please note the café is closed on Wednesdays.

Please complete the School Booking Form, which is available from our Learning Team or to download from our Link and Downloads page, and return it to the Learning Team at [email protected]

Payment for teaching sessions must be received two weeks in advance of the visit. You will be invoiced following confirmation of your visit date and on receipt of your booking form.

Payment for school sessions can be made by cash, cheque, credit/debit card or bank transfer. Details will be found on your invoice.

To meet health and safety and safeguarding requirements we require the following adult to child ratios:

  • Early Years and Key Stage 1 – 1:5
  • Key Stage 2 and 3 – 1:10

Teachers and adults fulfilling these ratios are admitted free of charge, as well as adults needed for 1-to-1 support. Additional adults will be charged the standard group rate which is currently £7.50 per adult.

When your school party arrives, please report to the main welcome desk where a member of the Learning Team will come to meet you. Please note, access is via the museum car park and care should be taken.

Please call the museum on 020 8568 4757 as soon as possible if you are going to be late for a visit.

We regret that no refunds can be given for cancellations made less than two weeks in advance of your visit. If a cancellation has to be made due to exceptional circumstances, every effort will be made to reschedule your visit.

We encourage teachers and educators to come free of charge for a pre-visit to conduct their own risk assessments. If you would like to do so, please contact the Learning Team at [email protected] to arrange a time.

Our Learning Team are passionate about offering inclusive learning opportunities to all. Please answer the questions on our booking form to help us support your pupils during their visit.

We also offer visits for SEND Groups . We will work closely with you to ensure we need the needs of your group.

Please visit our Access and Facilities page for more information. Our Learning Team will work with you to adapt the visit to your needs.

The shop is located in the entrance of the museum, adjacent to the café and Welcome Desk. If you would like to visit the shop please let us know in advance on your booking form.

You will be able browse in the shop during the lunch break but we kindly request that this done in small groups of no more than 10. Pre-made goody bags can be purchased on prior request.

As the Museum is housed in a 19th century building with high ceiling and stone walls, it can get cold, particularly during the winter months. We therefore recommend pupils bring a coat and wear it around the museum if needed.

We have limited facilities for storage of coats and small bags. For a large school group pupils may need to carry their coats and bags with them.

We cannot take any responsibility for any loss or damage to personal belongings. We recommend that pupils do not bring valuable items to the museum.

You are more than welcome to photograph your school pupils enjoying their visit, along with our site and exhibitions, however we kindly ask that you do not film or video any of our educational sessions.

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Book your free admission ticket now to visit the museum. Schools and groups can book free tickets here .  

On the page below, you can find the information you need to help plan your visit. Please note you will need to  pre-book a free ticket .

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18+). 

Please note: We're currently building new galleries in the museum so there may be some additional noise during your visit.

Opening times

The museum is open daily from 10.00–18.00 (last entry 17.15).

Galleries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.

Closures and holidays

Closures—please check before visiting.

Before you visit, please read the list below to check whether any of our galleries or spaces will be closed:

  • Tuesday 26 March 2024
  • Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024 
  • Wednesday 18 September 2024
  • Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September 2024
  • The museum will close early at 17.00 on Thursday 7 March, Thursday 14 March and Thursday 21 March 2024
  • Information Age will be closed all day on Tuesday 18 June 2024.

Permanent closures:

  • Atmosphere  closed permanently on 20 March 2022—we will open a new gallery related to climate change in 2024.
  • Fly Zone permanently closed on Sunday 29 October 2023.  

School holiday opening times

During school holidays the museum is open Monday–Sunday, 10.00-18.00 (last entry 17.15)

Before you arrive

Wonderlab: the equinor gallery.

If you have booked a ticket for Wonderlab , please ensure that you have also booked a free museum admission ticket . If you are an Annual Pass holder you will need to book a free Wonderlab time slot and a museum admission ticket before arrival. 

Wonderlab is located on level 3 of the museum. 

If you have booked a ticket for  Power Up , please ensure that you have also booked a  free museum admission ticket . If you are an Annual Pass holder you will need to book a free Power Up time slot and a museum admission ticket before arrival.

Power Up is located towards the back of the museum on level -1 so please ensure you arrive in good time for your timeslot.

Turn It Up: The power of music

If you have booked a ticket for  Turn It Up , please ensure that you have also booked a  free museum admission ticket .

Turn It Up is on level 1 towards the front of the museum and can be accessed via Staircase A and Lift A from the entrance hall.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

If you have booked a ticket to visit our IMAX cinema , please ensure that you have also booked a free museum admission timeslot before arrival.  

Our cinema is located towards the back of the museum on level 0 so please make sure you arrive in good time for your screening. 

If you need assistance to reach the auditorium please speak to the team upon arrival.  

Safety measures in the museum

We would encourage visitors to protect themselves and others by maintaining their distance while exploring the museum and queuing.

We have also taken reasonable steps to provide adequate ventilation in enclosed spaces.

We have more details on our FAQS —please look through these to find out more about your visit.

Can I Return My Free Tickets Or Wonderlab Annual Pass Slots If I Can No Longer Visit? 

Our phone lines can get very busy so please submit a return request for free tickets up until 08.30 on the day of your visit. You are welcome to book new tickets for another day online.  

Please note that donations, including those made as part of your booking, are non-refundable. Your support large or small will make a huge difference—thank you.

I Paid For Tickets — Can I Move Them To Another Day?

If you would like to move your paid tickets to a different day please call our Contact Centre on 033 0058 0058. Our phone lines can get very busy so please bear with us.  

If you would be happy to donate the value of your tickets to the museum, please email our Contact Centre at [email protected] with your name and order number. 

Free carer tickets

We offer free carer tickets for all paid activities and exhibitions.

These are currently unavailable to book via the website so you can either book online without carers’ tickets and then email the Contact Centre at   [email protected]  with your order number, and the team will be able to add free carer tickets onto the order.

Alternatively, you can call the Contact Centre on  033 0058 0058  and they’ll be able to book in the complete order over the phone.

Face coverings

Face coverings are not mandatory, but visitors are welcome to wear one if they’d prefer to do so.

Will there be tickets available on the door?

We can’t guarantee that tickets will be available on the day, particularly during busy periods, so we recommend you  book tickets online  or via the booking team on 033 0058 0058.

I want to book for a date that’s not on sale yet. When will those tickets be released?

Advance tickets for both free general admission and paid experiences are released regularly throughout the year.  Sign up to our newsletters  to hear when new dates go on sale.

Group bookings

For safeguarding, and to ensure health and safety in the museum, our adult to child ratio policy for groups is:   Ages 5 and under – 1:4  Ages 5 to 11 – 1:8  Ages 11 to 16 – 1:10 Ages 16 to 18 – 1:30 Over 18s – 1 responsible adult per group 

Please ensure you have enough accompanying adults before you request your visit. They must be aged 19 or over.

Children arriving without accompanying adults may not be allowed into the museum. 

Find out more about booking a group visit

Getting here

The Science Museum is a short walk away from South Kensington and Gloucester Road stations which are on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. There are also even more bike racks available in the local area if you would like to cycle to the museum. 

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We strongly recommend checking Transport for London  before you leave, for any travel updates. Find out more about the area at Discover South Kensington .

By Underground

The nearest tube station is South Kensington. This is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines and is a 5-minute walk from the museum.

Gloucester Road tube station is also on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines and is a 15-minute walk from the museum.

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TFL's suggested walking routes to the Science Museum

Bus routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 stop outside South Kensington Underground Station.

Bus routes 9, 10, 52, 452 and 70 stop outside the Royal Albert Hall on Kensington Gore.

There is a coach drop-off point in Exhibition Road outside the Museum. The nearest coach parks are located at Warwick Road, Bayswater Road and Park Lane.

For more information visit Transport for London’s  Information for Coach Drivers page .

Transport for London Santander Cycle  docking stations are available outside V&A South Kensington and the Natural History Museum on Exhibition Road (next door to the Science Museum), and on Thurloe Place near South Kensington tube station.

We do not have car parking facilities and local parking is very limited.

There is no visitor parking in Exhibition Road.

The nearest pay and display car parking is in Prince Consort Road and Queen's Gate.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have more information about parking near the museum.

Disabled parking

A small number of disabled parking spaces are available on Exhibition Road.

Blue Badge holders may park here for four hours between 08.30 and 18.30.

South Kensington Walking Map

The Science Museum is the perfect stop on a day trip around South Kensington, the home of world-leading arts, culture, and science destinations.

Discover a network of quiet, scenic routes to and around the area with this new interactive map from Discover South Kensington and Footways.

The Science Museum is in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). This operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year with the exception of Christmas Day (25 December).

If driving to the museum and your vehicle doesn’t meet the ULEZ emissions standards and isn’t exempt, you will need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive within the zone.

Find out more on the  Transport for London websit e.

Once you're at the museum

Download a map of the museum

Get foreign language and sensory versions of this map as well as maps for Power Up and Wonderlab.

Please enter the Science Museum through the Main Entrance on Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD (see Google Maps ) or what3words:  ///reveal.slime.sugar . Your arrival time slot is printed on your tickets—please try to arrive during this period. 

Conditions of entry

While you are at the museum please take care of your own health and safety and our collections. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please do not:

  • Touch objects on open display
  • Smoke in the museum (including electronic cigarettes)
  • Disregard alarms, signs, barriers or directions given by staff
  • Leave personal property unattended
  • Eat and drink other than in designated areas
  • Bring in to the museum any restricted item (see below)
  • Fundraise, demonstrate or distribute campaigning material, without prior agreement
  • Ride bicycles, scooters or any other wheeled item.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Other age restrictions may apply for particular experiences in the museum.

For education groups, separate advice and guidance on supervision of children is available in our  Learning section .

Scanning tickets

You can log in to your account to view your tickets . Please be ready to show your e-tickets on arrival. If possible, please avoid printing your tickets. We will ask for you to scan your own tickets using our self-service scanners so make sure that your brightness is turned up on your mobile phone screen. Our staff will be on hand to help. 

Bag searches

We will sometimes conduct bag searches on arrival at the Science Museum. The searches look for restricted items and any other material that might be considered a risk to our collection, or to the health and safety and enjoyment of our visitors.

Any items found will be removed at the bag-searching point will be recorded and returned to the visitor on departure. If our staff find anything they consider to be illegal, they will confiscate it and contact the Police. 

Restricted items

  • Alcohol. Alcohol may only be consumed, if purchased on site, in a designated area
  • Clothing with offensive signage or logos
  • Animals, with exception of working guide and assistance animals
  • Potentially dangerous items such as fireworks, knives, paint or sprays. Knives which are carried for religious or cultural observance (such as the Kirpan) are normally exempt from this policy
  • Items designed to be thrown, which could cause harm to visitors, our staff or objects on display
  • Balloons, as these can interfere with our alarm systems if they float away

Self-service lockers

Please look after your personal property while at the museum. Any property left unattended may be removed from the museum. If you lose any item during your visit, please speak to a member of staff.

Our self-service lockers are located on level -1 of the museum. Please note that these lockers are card payment only.

Prices are as follows:

  • Small—£3.00: Fits coats and hand-sized items  (35cm H, 25cm W , 43cm D)
  • Medium—£5.00: Fits rucksacks and small bags (43cm H ,  33cm W , 43cm D)
  • Large—£7.00: Fits carry-on luggage and medium-sized bags* (53cm H, 40cm W, 43cm D)*

*While our large lockers can fit carry-on sized luggage we advise that suitcases and larger items are left at home.

When scanning the locker QR codes, please ensure you follow the correct link to the Science Museum website if using a third party QR code app.

Lunch Collection

If you’ve pre-purchased a lunch, you can collect your order from the designated collection point in the Energy Café on level 0 during your chosen time slot. 

Find out more about how to pre-book your lunch on our  Food and Drink page.

Eating and drinking

We have several cafés and picnic areas in the museum. When you arrive please speak to a member of staff if you'd like to know which cafés are open.  

As part of our sustainability efforts, we only offer fabric tote bags and no longer offer plastic carrier bags. If you would like to support the museum by making a purchase, we recommend you bring your own bag to carry your gift home in. 

Souvenir Book Collection 

If you have pre-purchased a souvenir book, you can collect this on the day at the information desk on Level 0 at the front of the museum. 

Breastfeeding

Our visitors are welcome to breastfeed anywhere on site. However, if you would like a quieter space a family room is located on level -1.

Buggy parking

Buggies are allowed in the museum and galleries. However, in certain areas, you may be asked to leave your pram in a buggy park as it will be too bulky to be allowed into the area or exhibit.

Buggy parking is available free of charge in the Spare Room, located opposite  The Garden gallery on level -1. Please ensure that the pushchairs are empty.

Additionally, you can use the coin-return pushchair locks that require a £1 coin. You can access the Spare Room by using glass lift D, which is situated in the middle of the museum.

We have a small free buggy parking area next to Pattern Pod on level 0 for the duration of your visit in that area.

If you are planning to visit Wonderlab: The Eqionor gallery ,  pushchairs can be parked behind the showspace inside Wonderlab .

Please note that belongings left in the above buggy parks are left at the owner’s risk, and they may be removed by the security team if left unattended for extended periods of time.

Electric scooters are not allowed in the museum. You can lock your scooter in the bike racks available on Exhibition Road.

Non-electric scooters (and folding bikes) can be stored in the self-service lockers (please check the locker sizes in the tab above). If your scooter (or bike) will not fit in a locker, you are required to keep it with you for the duration of your visit.  

Gallery Maintenance

Please note that we're currently busy building a few new galleries in the museum so there may be some additional noise during your visit.  

All our staff are identifiable from their Science Museum passes. There is a Duty Manager on site whenever we are open to the public, to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable visit.

If our staff think you may be causing unreasonable offence to other visitors, or are endangering yourself, others, our property or our collections, they will ask you to stop. Our staff have the authority to escort you from the museum if necessary.

We will not tolerate abuse or violence towards any visitor, contractor or member of staff.

Photography

Visitors are permitted to use hand-held cameras within the museum for private and non-commercial purposes, but must not:

  • Use cameras in any areas where video or photography is restricted (this will always be clearly signed)
  • Make any recording or take any photograph of any person without the authorisation of that person.

Non-private or commercial use of cameras/recording devices, and the use of tripods or lighting, is only allowed by prior arrangement.

We will always let visitors know if filming or photography is taking place in the museum during their visit.

Closed circuit television

CCTV is in use throughout the Science Museum; images are recorded for the purpose of public safety and crime prevention, in line with Data Protection legislation.

Discover South Kensington

Don’t forget that the Science Museum is located in South Kensington, London’s home of science, arts and inspiration. Why not make a day of it and visit some of our neighbours? Find out more at https://www.discoversouthken.com/   

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Museum staff are on hand to offer assistance and can also provide help with the lifts for groups of visitors.

Read more about access and facilities at the Museum

Restrictions

  • Some exhibits in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery use magnets that may affect pacemakers or other medical devices. Warning signs are displayed next to these exhibits.   For more information about this or any other accessibility needs please contact the museum on +44 (0)33 0058 0058.

If you have any further questions, please see our  FAQs  or you can contact us . 

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School Visits Fund

Please be advised that grants are allocated on a first-come first-served basis; funding is not guaranteed, even if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Established in 2015 the School Visits Fund provides the opportunity for schools to apply for grants to pay for school trips to the City Corporation’s cultural venues.

Funding is available to any state-maintained school with a pupil premium rate of 35% or more, special schools or youth organisations. Each grant is limited to £300 per trip, but each school can apply up to three times per year.

About the School Visit Fund

What is the city of london cultural & creative learning fund.

The School Visits Fund aims to enable children to experience the benefits of learning outside the classroom. If you’re a teacher or group leader planning a trip, you can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a visit to a wide variety of inspiring venues managed by the City Corporation.

Following the closure of schools and cultural venues due to COVID-19, the School Visits Fund aims to support the educational recovery of pupils in London. Funding is available for schools with a pupil premium level of 35% (the average in London) or above.

SEND schools or Pupil Referral Units do not need to meet the pupil premium requirement to be eligible for funding. Non-school educational organisations that work with school-age children can also apply to the fund.

Which venues can I use the fund to visit?

You can take your students to any venue in our portfolio of 19 inspiring cultural destinations.

  • Bank of England Museum
  • Barbican Library
  • Barts Heritage
  • Billingsgate Roman House and Baths
  • The Charterhouse
  • Dr. Johnson’s House
  • Epping Forest
  • Goldsmith’s Centre
  • Gresham College
  • Guildhall Art Gallery
  • Guildhall Library
  • Guildhall School of Music & Drama
  • Hampstead Heath
  • Keats House
  • The London Centre
  • London Metropolitan Archives
  • London Mithraeum Bloomberg Space
  • London’s Roman Amphitheatre
  • London Symphony Orchestra
  • The Monument
  • Museum of London
  • Museum of London Docklands
  • Museum of the Order of St John
  • St Paul’s Cathedral
  • Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre
  • Temple Bar London
  • Tower Bridge
  • West Ham Park

Step-by-step guide of the process

Step One Submit application via the form. (We will notify you about the outcome of your application within 10 working days) Step Two Run your trip and retain all receipts Step Three Submit proof of bank details, new supplier form, and receipts Step Four Complete evaluation to be reimbursed.

Money is reimbursed following your visit to the venue. Grants are released once we have received all relevant receipts, new supplier form, proof of bank details and a completed evaluation form.

Payment will be made within 30 days of confirmation of receipt of these documents.

To be eligible to apply for the City of London School Visits Fund, your school must meet all the following criteria:

  • Your school or organisation must be in Greater London (within the M25);
  • Your school must have a minimum pupil premium level of 35% (please note that this criterion does not apply to special schools);
  • Your visit must be taking place before the end of the academic year 2023/24.

All state schools, including faith schools, special schools, and academies are eligible to apply for funding. Special schools are not required to meet the pupil premium criteria. Independent schools are not eligible to apply for funding.

You can apply for a maximum of £300 in a single application. There is no minimum amount. You may make up to three applications per school in one academic year.

Provided your school meets the eligibility criteria, you can make separate applications to visit different venues. You may make up to three applications per school in one academic year. There is no limit on the number of applications you can make overall, so even if you have used the fund in a previous year can apply for further visits.

The money you apply for can be used to cover any reasonable essential costs (or part of a cost) associated with your visit, such as the cost of transport to your chosen venue (for example, coach or minibus hire), staff cover, admission fees or an activity at the venue.

The money does not have to be used for a single purpose – you can apply for funds to help with more than one aspect of the trip, providing that the total applied for does not exceed £300.

All the venues included in the fund are in the Cultural and Creative Learning strategy's portfolio of partners, which is led by the Education Strategy Unit in the City Corporation. This fund was set up to increase access to these cultural attractions.

More information

Email the Cultural & Creative Learning Coordinator

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We’re currently offering self-guided school visits to the Museum. We look forward to welcoming you. 

We welcome school groups of up to 30 students plus adults on two timeslots from Tuesday to Friday with entry between 10am-11am and 1pm-2pm.

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Please note : We’re developing a new range of opportunities for schools to engage with the Museum, including facilitated sessions and self-guided resources. If you’d like to receive updates on the new schools offer please send your name, school and email to [email protected] .

The main entrance/exit is opposite Hoxton Station, on Geffrye Street where there is stepped and ramped access. The Museum is fully accessible. There are four accessible toilets, two are on the lower ground floor and two on the ground floor.

Our toilets at reception are gendered. The toilets near the Learning Pavilion are not gendered.

If you are looking for a dwell space, we suggest the Main Reception, Kingsland Lawns and the Lunch Room. If you would like a quiet space, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Further details on accessibility and preparing for visits can be found on our Access page .

Where to eat? 

Food consumption is allowed in the Lunch Room and Kingsland Road Lawns only.   The Lunch Room can fit up to approximately 30 children. The room is unstaffed, please ensure you clean up after your group and use the bins provided. Food waste must go in the lidded bin only. Consider using the available brooms to help us keep the space safe and clean for all users. If you wish to eat outdoors you may do so on our Kingsland Lawns.  

Storage 

We have a crate where we can store your bags for the duration of your visit. Please speak to a member of the Visitor Experience Team upon arrival. We also have some free lockers in the Main Reception, please use the large lockers to fit more bags/coats in. 

Getting here

We encourage visitors to walk, cycle or use public transport to the Museum. Please check tfl.gov.uk for closures on the Overground, particularly at weekends.

Further guidance for schools travelling via public transport can be found here .

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By public transport 

Overground: we are opposite Hoxton Station (zones 1+2) with step-free access.

Underground and Rail: Liverpool Street and Old Street are nearby. 

Buses: 149, 242, 243, 394 stop on Kingsland Road 

By car 

Parking locally is very limited. Blue Badge holders may park in bays on Kingsland Road (up to 3 hours, 10am–4pm). The bays are alongside the central Museum gates. There is ramped access into the gardens from the north and south gates. 

By coach 

In line with TfL guidance, coaches can use bus stop KN on Kingsland Road for drop off and pick up only . Parking and waiting are not permitted.

Note on safeguarding

EYFS / KS1         1 adult to 6 pupils  KS2                     1 adult to 8 pupils  KS3/4               1 adult to 10 pupils  Post 16              1 adult to 15 pupils    If possible, please split the group into two or three smaller groups to visit the galleries, this is to avoid overcrowding in our small gallery spaces.

You are welcome to visit us to plan and prepare for your trip. We are available to answer any questions you may have. Please speak to a member of the Visitor Experience Team at the Information Desk.     If you have any questions about your visit, please email [email protected]  

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