Museum of London 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.
There is no limit on the number of adults who can accompany a group.
Secondary groups
An adult to pupil ratio of 1:15 is required for secondary schools.
SEN groups
An adult to pupil ratio of 1:5 is recommended for SEN schools.
Opening times
Mon to Sun 10am - 5.50pm
Last admission 5.30pm.
Arrival, cloakroom and toilets
On arrival, please show your confirmation form at the information desk at the main entrance.
You will be directed to the Clore Learning Centre to leave your coats and bags and go to the toilet before entering the galleries. Please do not leave valuables in the cloakroom area.
Accessibility
The Museum of London is fully accessible. Please see more information about Museum access.
Organising your group
Please 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 Space, please request this when you make your booking. You will be allocated a 30-minute slot when you arrive at the Museum.
There is no eating or drinking in the galleries, so please ensure that all food stuffs are left in the cloakroom.
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 about the Museum café.
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 by calling 020 7001 9844 and quoting your reference number. If you would prefer the shop offer a time saving goody bag service at great value. For further details contact the shop by email at shop@museumoflondon.org.uk or call 020 7814 5600.
