"[The students] really enjoyed handling the artefacts and having the experience of visiting a museum which would have been a first for some of our children."
The Hermitage School
Frequently asked questions
We have a list of commonly asked questions which may help you with any queries you have regarding school visits.
School booking details
Early years
£120
Encourage your young ones to explore sensory experiences with our interactive storytelling sessions.
Primary
£180
Learn outside the classroom with one of our engaging arts or heritage sessions developed especially for primary school students.
Secondary
£150 - £250
Choose from a variety of sessions designed to enrich the educational experience of secondary school students.
Higher education
£220 - £280
Foster crucial creative and critical thinking skills in young people with one of our higher education sessions .
Self-guided
£12.50
If you wish to explore the gallery and museum independently, book a self-guided tour.
Home education
£200 - £250
We deliver sessions for all education groups including home education and PRUs.
Advance booking is essential for all school groups, including self-guided tours. Visiting groups who wish to have facilitated activity sessions must book at least two months in advance of their visit.
All sessions have a capacity of up to 30 students, although on occasion we are able to deliver sessions to up to 60 students at a time – please contact us for further information.
Loan boxes
We offer a selection of history-based loan boxes which your school can borrow to use in your classroom to support your delivery of the national curriculum in an exciting and hands-on way.
All of the loan boxes contain fascinating objects, aiding in the development of creative thinking and investigative skills. Object handling allows pupils to use all their senses, leading to a more memorable and enriching learning experience.
Each loan box explores a different facet of history, from the Tudors, to Victorian England and World War II. Teachers packs with suggested activities are included with each loan box to help history to come alive for students of all learning styles across a broad syllabus.
The boxes are available for a fee of £50+VAT per three week loan, extra weeks are charged at £10 +VAT. A deposit of either cash or cheque of £25 is required and will be refunded when the box has been returned and checked. Invoices will be sent as confirmation and payment should be made in advance of the loan.
