School Visits
Participant in a creative and media class and students during Tudor week at the Geffrye
Bring your class to the Geffrye to explore the wealth of historical and cultural influences which have affected urban middle-class living rooms and gardens for the past 400 years. Our small scale and direct approach make us very accessible for school groups of all types and sizes. We welcome children of all ages and abilities including those from special schools.
If you wish to book a session, please contact the bookings officer: bookings@geffrye-museum.org.uk or telephone 020 7739 9893. We are happy to discuss the learning needs of your children and work together to provide the best session for your class. To see a full list of our terms and conditions click here.
Session times:
- Primary: 10.00am - 11.20am, 11.40am - 1.00pm and 1.45pm - 3.00pm
- Secondary: 10.00am - 12.00noon or 1.00pm - 3.00pm; different times available on request
- SEN: 10.00am - 11.00am, 11.40am - 12.40pm or 1.45pm - 2.45pm; different times available on request
- Choice of rooms and session times is subject to availability
- Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays
Session costs:
- Reception – Key Stage 2 (up to 30 pupils) £50
- Key Stage 3 – 5 (up to 30 pupils) £50
- SEN (up to 10 pupils) £30
Consecutive Sessions (Primary and Secondary):
- Bring 1 class for 2 consecutive sessions £85
- Bring 2 classes for 2 consecutive sessions £170
Consecutive Sessions (SEN):
- Bring 1 class for 2 consecutive sessions £50
- Bring 2 classes for 2 consecutive sessions £100
Off-Peak Bookings (Primary and Secondary/SEN):
Enjoy half-price sessions during these times:
- Thursday 1 September – Friday 23 September £25/£15
- Tuesday 3 January – Friday 7 January £25/£15
- Tuesday 17 July – Friday 20 July £25/£15
Geffrye Club Member:
A special subscription rate for primary* and secondary schools who regularly visit the Geffrye Museum throughout the year.
- 5 sessions and get 1 free £250
- 8 sessions and get 2 free £400
Geffrye Club Member (SEN):
- 5 sessions and get 1 free £150
- 8 sessions and get 2 free £240
*Bring your primary class and get a special Geffrye Club Member certificate and free Sam the dog stickers for each class on your first visit.
Insets:
- Some primary sessions require an inset.
- Insets are free and included in the price of the booked session
- If you do not attend, we shall charge a £20 administration fee
- Insets run from 4.30 - 5.15pm
- Teachers' notes and generic risk assessments will be provided. The Geffrye Museum’s Risk assessments can also be downloaded. However, teachers are responsible for carrying out their own risk assessment.
For a full list of our terms and conditions including payment for taught sessions and our cancellation policy please click here.
