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Self-led visits (Nursery – KS3)

Teacher-led visits to explore the museum with your class. Book to visit us on Thursdays and Fridays in term-time.
Photo showing school children playing on interactive screens in the museum gallery.

Suitable for all key stages. Select your choice of activities and lead your class visit, your way.

We will provide a short welcome then you’ll take your class on a teacher-led visit to explore the museum. We recommend you book a free planning visit to prepare for your day.

Schools can request a lunch space, borrow sensory satchels, ear defenders and use gallery trails to enrich your visit experience.

Key information:

  • Availability: Thursdays and Fridays in term time
  • Duration: Allow 2 – 4 hours for your visit (dependent on activities)
  • Group size: 1 class of up to 35 students per day
  • Adult-student ratio 1:3 (Nursery), 1:4 (Reception), 1:5 (KS1) 1:6 (KS2) 1:10 (KS3) 1:15 (KS4+) (plus SEND support staff)

Costs:
Costs are per student. Adults within ratios and SEND support are free. If you need to bring more adults, let us know when you book.

  • The Postal Museum Exhibition Galleries only – £4 per student
  • The Postal Museum Exhibition Galleries and Sorted! – £6 per student
  • The Postal Museum Exhibition Galleries and Mail Rail – £8 per student
  • The Postal Museum Exhibition Galleries, Sorted! and Mail Rail – £11 per student

 

Book Self-led Visit

We have separate Home Ed days and self-led visits for Home Educators.