School visits
Booking your visit
Visits to the Museum are free but you must book for any group of
10 or more. Booking enables us to provide schools with a range of
facilities and services to make your visit beneficial and
enjoyable.
Since some galleries – especially the Greek and Egyptian – are
very popular, we advise you book at least one term before you plan
to visit and not to make any travel arrangements until you have a
confirmed booking.
Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8181
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7323 8616
tickets@britishmuseum.org
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
Please ensure you have the following information:
- preferred date of your visit, time of arrival and other
possible options
- numbers of students and adults
- which galleries you want to visit
- particular access or special requirements of your group
When you have booked, you will be sent confirmation and further
advice about organising your visit. If you do not receive a
confirmation form within two weeks of booking, please contact us
immediately.
Planning your visit
See our Schools and teachers section
details of events, resource packs, information sheets and
activity ideas.
We recommend that you visit before you bring your group, this
will allow you to plan your visit and prepare your risk
assessment.
You can also attend a free planning session, when members of the
schools team will be on hand to show you relevant galleries,
suggest ways of structuring your visit and advise you on suitable
learning activities for your pupils. Planning sessions take place
once a term.
Forthcoming dates are:
Thursday 30 April 2009, 16.00–17.30
Please book via the Ticket Desk on +44
(020) 7323 8181
Access and special educational needs
The Museum is committed to equal access for all. The vast
majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully
accessible and we have a range of facilities for visual, hearing
and mobility impaired students.
Further details
Travel arrangements
Coach parties are advised to use the north entrance on Montague
Place where there is metered parking for up to six coaches.
Parking spaces may be booked for minibuses for students with
mobility impairments. Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299 and provide
details of the registration number, make and model of the vehicle
together with the date of your visit.
For further details about local transport links, please see
the
Getting here information
Gallery availability
Most of the galleries used by schools are open 10.00–17.30, but
please check when you book. Occasionally the galleries have to
close at short notice. Usually we can inform you of such closures,
but we advise you make alternative plans in case a gallery has to
be closed without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Contact
If you want advice about the content and structure of your
visit, or have a more general enquiry about educational provision,
please contact:
Learning and Audiences
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8510/8850
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7323 8855
learning@britishmuseum.org