Museum of London - London Wall

Museum of London Docklands visit practicalities

Staff and pupil ratios

Primary groups

A minimum adult to pupil ratio of 1:6 is required for KS1 and KS2 visits. We recommend a higher ratio for Foundation Stage visits, as per school and LEA guidelines. There is no limit on the number of adults who can accompany a group.

Secondary groups

A minimum adult to pupil ratio of 1:10 is required for KS 3 and 4, and 1:15 for post-16 groups. This is for health and safety reasons relating to the layout of the Museum of London Docklands and also ensures that the pupils get the most out of their day.

SEN groups

An adult to pupil ratio of 1:5 is recommended for SEN schools.

Opening times

Mon to Sun 10am – 6pm
Last admission 5.30pm

Arrival, cloakroom and toilets

Please use the schools entrance on Hertsmere Road.

When you arrive you will be met by a member of the Visitor Services team, who will brief your group and direct you to the Learning Centre where you will be able to leave your coats and bags and go to the toilet before entering the galleries. Please do not leave valuables in the cloakroom area.

Toilets for schools and other booked educational groups are in the basement area. There are also accessible toilets in the basement and on the ground floor.

Accessibility

The Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs and powered scooters can be borrowed free of charge. For more information call 0870 444 3855.

See more information about Museum access.

Organising your group

Split your class into small groups for working in the galleries and visiting the shop. Please ensure the children know the following information:

• work quietly – other groups and members of the public will be using the Museum
• please do not lean on the glass cases
• only use pencils in the galleries.

Teachers should provide clipboards and pencils and photocopy gallery activity sheets PRIOR to their visit so that each pupil/group has a copy for use in the Museum.

Photography

Photography during schools sessions is welcomed. You are also welcome to take photographs within the Museum galleries without flash or tripod use.

These images may only be reproduced for personal or educational purposes, which include reproducing the image as a classroom teaching aid or as part of a school project. Any publication of the image for any other purpose is forbidden, which includes publication on any website.

As an alternative pictures of many of our objects are available to download from the Picturebank on our website, www.museumoflondon.org.uk/picturebank. Postcards and posters can be purchased from the shop and prints may be purchased from our on-demand print website  www.museumoflondonprints.com.

Food

If you would like to use the lunch area, please request this when you make your booking. You will be allocated a 30-minute slot.

There is no eating or drinking in the galleries, so please ensure that all food stuffs are left in the cloakroom. Please ensure your students leave the area clean and tidy for the next school.

If any of your students require any special eating arrangements, please contact the Programme Manager (SEN) on 020 7814 5549 or email SEN@museumoflondon.org.uk when you book your visit.

Find out more eating and drinking at the Museum of London Docklands (opens in a new window).

Shop

The shop sells a variety of books and products to support learning, as well as pocket money items. Please request a time slot in the shop or, if you would prefer, the shop offer a time-saving goody bag service.

A goody bag form will be sent with your confirmation letter.

For further details contact the shop by email at shop@museumoflondon.org.uk or call 020 7001 9803.