Access and SEN Inclusive learning opportunities for all young visitors

Inclusive learning...

The schools team has a strong ethos of offering inclusive learning opportunities to all young visitors. There is a wide range of facilities for students with visual, hearing, learning and mobility impairments.

Visiting the Museum

Planning your visit

Come along to a planning session at the Museum and talk to members of the schools team, receive free resources, and help in planning the structure of your visit.

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Visiting information for schools

Preparing your students

A picture guide to help SEN students prepare for a visit to the Museum.

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Look inside: teachers' notes (36 kb)

Touch tours

Available for visually impaired students for the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (Room 4) and the Parthenon sculptures (Room 18). No pre-booking required. Collect from the Ford Centre for Young Visitors when you arrive at the Museum.

School sessions

Taught handling sessions

Tailored specifically for students with special educational needs, students can experience ancient Greece, Egypt or Rome or medieval Britain through sight, sound, smell and touch with these facilitated sessions.
Various dates available

Digital workshops for SEN students

In this tailor-made workshop, students use digital technology and multi-sensory activities to explore the collection.
Various dates available

2012–13 sessions

The new 2012–13 schools sessions are now available online.

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Access and facilities

Let us know your requirements

Please let us know of any access requirements when you book your visit. The majority of galleries in the Museum have level access, and all the facilities in the Clore Education Centre are accessible.
Full information about access and facilities

Wheelchairs, magnifying glasses and other equipment may be borrowed by prior arrangement.
Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299.

Minibus parking spaces are available. Please provide the details of the registration number, make and model of vehicle and the date of your visit.
Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299.