The Museum of Childhood, which has just re-opened following a £2.2 million transformation, offers fun and fascination and an opportunity to compare children’s lives and experiences from the 19th century to the present day.

At the Museum of Childhood, we provide guided activities for Key Stage 1 and 2, led by our fully trained learning team. We also have a range of self-led resources for you to use in the museum.

We have sorted what we offer by Key Stage, as all of our activities have cross-curricular links.  

We welcome groups of up to 60. We charge £2.00 per child for our guided provision plus £3.50 per child for admission (free to Education Group Membership schools).

The property

We are open for school bookings from May until 21 December 2008. The Museum of Childhood has eight galleries, over a number of floors. The Museum has a lift and is fully accessible to visitors with a disability.

Our Learning facilities

All guided sessions take place in the Museum of Childhood galleries. Pupils can have lunch in the upstairs floor of our tea-room or weather permitting, in our outdoor picnic area.

How long will you need?

School visits start from 10.30am and usually last 4 hours including lunch.

Like to know more?

All school visits need to be booked in advance. For more information on any of the activities or to make a booking please telephone our learning staff on 01283 585022 or email dot.wood@nationaltrust.org.uk