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School children on the stairs at the British Museum. © Benedict Johnson 

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For on-site visits please contact the Box Office:

Phone: +44 (0)20 7323 8181 Email:  [email protected]

Plan a self-led visit to the Museum to explore the permanent collection or special exhibitions. You can also combine your visit with a facilitated session.

Our learning team recommend you visit the Museum before your educational trip. Please explore our free educational resources within our age group pages. Whatever your plans, please book in advance via the Box Office to make sure you get the most out of your visit. We look forward to welcoming you. 

Visit options

School sessions at the museum.

Book onto one of our popular school sessions , where an expert facilitator will guide your students when learning about the collection. Speak to the Box Office team, or explore our age group pages below. 

Self-led visits at the Museum

Please contact the Box Office team to make your visit booking. To aid your learning on your self-led visit, the Museum provides free downloadable visit resources . These include helpful information about the galleries and activity ideas, all based around your student's age group. 

Exhibition visits at the Museum

We offer a schools programme alongside all of our special exhibitions , including free access to special exhibitions for all school groups. 

Explore the 'Schools' tab on each special exhibition page to find out about schools exclusive morning views and teachers' resources.

Virtual Visits online

Connect your class to the Museum for a free live interactive workshop. For UK school children aged 7–11, these workshops cover areas of the history curriculum from prehistory and ancient Egypt tp the Indus Valley, Greek temples and Roman Britain.

Through live activities, interactive quizzes and thought-provoking questions your class will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the past.

Book now to join the tens of thousands of students who have been taught through the SDDC’s Virtual Visits since 2011.

Age group pages online

Explore our full educational offer on the age group pages below: 

• Ages 3 – 6 (EYFS/KS1)
• Ages 7 – 11 (KS2)
• Ages 11 – 14 (KS3)
• Ages 14 – 16 (KS4)
• Ages 16+ (KS5)

Classroom resources at school

Continue your students pre or post-visit learning by downloading our free classroom resources based around the collection. 

Booking your visit

Before you book.

Before you call or email us, please have the following information ready:

• First, second and third choice of date and time
• Number of students and adults
• Galleries you want to visit
• Access or special requirements

Please read our terms of use before booking your school visit.

Please note that only bookings made directly by schools will be accepted. We don't accept bookings from third parties.

If you wish to book a virtual workshop please go to the Virtual Visit page to find out more.

Contact the Box Office

School bookings can be made up to two days in advance of any visit, subject to availability.

Cancellation

If you're not able to attend a session you must inform the Box Office at least 14 days before the session date.

Please see the full terms and conditions for further information.

Access and special educational needs

Most of the galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible. There's a range of facilities for visual, hearing and mobility impaired students.

Visit the Access and SEN page for more information.

Safeguarding

You can access the Museum's safeguarding policy below. 

Planning your visit

Adult to child ratios at the museum.

Please ensure there is 1 adult to every 10 children on your visit to the Museum. 

Risk assessments

All the information you need to enable you to complete your risk assessment for a trip to the Museum, including information about sessions taught by Museum staff. 

Find out how to get to the Museum on our Group visits page . For any accessibility needs go to our Accessibility at the Museum page. 

Coach parties are advised to use the metered parking at Montague Place. There's space for up to six coaches.

Dedicated areas for school groups

The Clore Centre for Education, the Ford Centre for Young Visitors and the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre can be accessed via the Great Court. Take the stairs on the east side of the Great Court down to the lower levels.

Lunch spaces

Please contact the Box Office team if you require a lunch space or storage. These are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.  

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Including larger than life, interactive performances, open-ended workshops and more intimate classroom-based sessions, our unique range of History Workshops and Shows for Primary Schools offers pupils privileged perspectives on the lives of people in the past – and asks important questions about ways that the past has affected the present. And there are four exciting options awaiting you: The Brilliant Britons, Time Travel Theatre, Time Travel Tourists and Historical Maths.

Our workshops are available as in-person sessions and live streamed workshops - all of which are listed below.

“Ten out of ten! I was taken aback by just how good the Time Travel Theatre actors were – and by the impacts the workshops had on the pupils!” History Co-ordinator, Christ Church Primary, Leigh

"Thank you from us all for the fantastic workshops -  I have had so much positive feedback  from the different classes and the content you delivered was spot on for each of the groups.  I was in awe of how easy you made it look, which as a teacher with 20 years experience I don't say very often! -  we will certainly have no hesitation in booking you again in the future." History Through Drama day,  Kirkland and Caterall St Helen's Primary

“The children absolutely loved it and Chris expertly managed to keep them all engaged for over an hour which is a challenge in itself! Chris was so enthusiastic and full of information about Neil Armstrong and really brought History to life for all children. The resources were brilliant and pitched just right -  challenging the more able children whilst allowing our SEN children to be involved too. We will look forward to booking more workshops with you in the future and will highly recommend your workshop to colleagues. Thankyou for making it such an easy process to enquire and book a workshop - we really appreciate this!" A Visit from Neil Armstrong, Bridgewater Primary

"We enjoyed the workshops tremendously. The children learnt a great deal, in an interactive and engaging manner. They gained the intended knowledge from the year specific workshops. They gained a sense of enjoyment through the drama activities and were able to talk, at length, about their activities afterwards. Jo was fabulous and made the day very special for all the children." Cloverlea Primary School

The Brilliant Britons

Ten thousand years of British history in just an hour and a half!

Join our quarreling historians, Professor Past and Dr Dunne, as they trace their families’ roots from the dawn of the Stone Age to the end of the Second World War – taking in over ten thousand years of British history in a fast-paced and action-packed hour and a half. This hilarious and highly interactive presentation has the unique feature of covering key features of every age demanded by the National Curriculum / Curriculum for Excellence, from the birth of civilization to the Roman invasion and from the Viking incursions to the rise of the Saxons – as well as paying brief visits to the bakery at the heart of the Great Fire of London, St Paul's Cathedral in Victorian times and the Home Front in World War II. Not only that, of course, but the experience can be enjoyed by up to 420 pupils in a single day - as well as supporting schools approaches to teaching British values. 

"The students gained knowledge about WW1- how it began and life as a soldier, they developed their role play skills in the scenario workshop and learnt about how valuable team work is. We would definitely recommend you to other schools around the area, as well as other teachers who we are friends with. It was a really successful day and the children haven't stopped talking about it." Ditton Primary School

History Through Drama

Like most schools, you probably have different year groups looking at different periods - posing challenges to whole-school approaches. Which is where History Through Drama comes along - allowing individual classes from EYFS to Year 6 / P1 - P7 opportunities to take part in age-appropriate drama activities designed to explore landmark people and moments from the times they're exploring. 

A  History  Through  Drama  day can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day. Popular topics include … 

• What is  History ? (aimed particularly at EYFS and Year 1)  
• The Age of the Dinosaurs (aimed particularly at EYFS and Year 1)  
• The  History  of Toys (aimed particularly at EYFS and Year 1)  
• The Ancient Greeks  
• The Stone/Bronze/Iron Ages  
• Pompeii and Vesuvius  
• The Roman Occupation of Britain 
• The Anglo Saxons  
• The Vikings  
• The Battle of Hastings  
• Castles and Knights 
• The Wars of the Roses 
• The Mayans  
• Landmark Monarchs  
• The Tudors  
• William Shakespeare  
• The Great Fire of London  
• The  History  of the Seaside and Seaside Holidays  
• The Industrial Revolution  
• Nurturing Nurses - Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale  
• The Victorians  
• The Victorians - Crime and Punishment  
• The Victorians – an Age of Invention  
• Mrs Pankhurst and Women's Suffrage  
• Great Explorers – Vasco de Gama 
• Great Explorers – Ferdinand Magellan 
• Great Explorers – Sacagawea  
• Great Explorers – John Hanning Speke 
• Great Explorers – Dr Livingstone 
• Great Explorers – Captain Scott 
• Great Explorers – Ernest Shackleton 
• Women’s Suffrage 
• World War I  
• World War II  
• The Space Race  
• The Apollo Adventurers  
• Great Explorers  
• Inspirational Women 

"The students really enjoyed the Explorers workshop and have been talking about it ever since. It was a brilliant hook for our new topic and has really increased their eagerness and excitement to learn more about Captain Scott. The students were provided with lots of engaging and practical activities that helped them to learn more about Captain Scott. We used As Creatives last year for the same workshop and we look forward to working with them again as the children have enjoyed it every time!" Great Explorers workshops, Claycots Primary School

London History – Through Drama (London History Day 31st May)

The ideal way to celebrate London History Day, London History – Through Drama can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day in an exploration of more than 2,500 years of London history. Specially developed to support children’s understanding of the important part London has played, continues to play and will always play in history, a day comprises …

An interactive assembly, bringing to life what London ‘is” – and why the city is so important, both nationally and internationally.

Workshops (one per year group), using age-appropriate, drama-based activities to explore different aspects of London’s history:

• EYFS: Transport for Londoners … how have the ways Londoners get about their city changed over the centuries?
• Year 1: The Great Fire of London … who or what caused it, how did it spread – and how did it shape London’s future?
• Year 2: Victorian London … how did the Victorians change the way London looked – and the ways Londoners spend their free time?
• Year 3: Iron Age London … what can the Iron Age Hill Camps of Epping Forest tell us about London in the days before the city even got its name?
• Year 4: Rebellion against the Romans … why did the Battle of Londinium give such hope to Boudica’s band of rebellious Britons – and how did it all turn out?
• Year 5: Shakespeare’s London … how did Shakespeare change life in London – and what was his relationship with the Tudor court?
• Year 6: London Strikes Back – the Battle of Cable Street … how did London’s diverse population rise to the challenge of the pre-war fascists – and what were the lasting impacts?

“Our students were thoroughly engaged during Jackon's sessions (and so were the teachers!). Our pupils were so enthused and excited about history after the sessions. They loved all of the drama and being active! History Through Drama day, Castlehill Primary School

Ruby Slippers’ Tour of British History! - Whole School History Day

A unique way to explore both history and British Values - in just one day! There are two things you should know about Ruby Slippers. First, she has a passion for learning as much as she can about and from history. And second, with just a click of her own slippers (and a little bit of imagination), Ruby can visit any time from the past that she wants! And she can help both one, two and three-form entry schools explore both British history and British Values in the course of a single day!

One-Form Entry

Your day will start with a whole-school interactive presentation in which Ruby introduces herself and her powers - then allows the pupils to select which periods of British history she visits. As each epoch is unveiled, she’ll invite some of the pupils to join her in playing characters from the Stone Age to the Roman occupation of Britain, from the tussles between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings (and, eventually, the Normans, too!) to Tudor Times - and from the Great Fire of London to the Victorians and the two World Wars. She will then work with each class in turn to bring aspects of history alive though drama-based activities - with teachers choosing from the Stone/Bronze/Iron Ages, the Egyptians, the Ancient Greeks, the Romans in Britain, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans, the Mayans, the Tudors, Mr William Shakespeare, the Great Fire of London, the Gunpowder Plot, the Victorians, World War I and World War II.

Two-Form Entry

Don’t feel left out - because you get choices, too! You can elect to have three of the interactive presentations, each for a third of the school community - or two (each for half of the community), plus two Question and Answer sessions (each for one class). And you can also, of course, choose to book two days of Ruby’s time - offering the whole school the whole experience!

Three-Form Entry

Ruby doesn’t want to leave larger schools feeling overlooked - so you have the option of going for three of her presentations, each for a third of the school community.

“Thank you so much to Helen and the team the pupils had a brilliant day yesterday. The performance and workshops were engaging getting the pupils to think about what they had seen and learnt.” Fairmead Special School

Time Travel Tourist - the Apollo Adventurers

Celebrating 50 years since the first humans walked on the moon

It was in July 1969 that Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar landscape and uttered the famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Since then, only another eleven astronauts have walked on the moon - and none since 1972. This unique programme, though, gives your pupils an opportunity to meet and work with one of the people behind Apollo 11 - Margaret Hamilton (who led the team designing the mission's software) or Astronaut Armstrong himself. Your Tourist will be more than happy to meet the school at an assembly - then visit a number of classes during the day in workshops using drama techniques to bring to life the Apollo 11 adventure, and her/his role in its success. 

We have lots of other Time Travel Tourists available, too, including; Mrs Pankhurst , General Haig , Siegfried Sassoon and Kitty Wilkinson. So if there's someone that your pupils would like to meet - just ask!

Suitable For: up to 30 pupils at a time, EYFS - KS2 / P1 - P7 

Exploring (according to age): preparations for the mission; history, characteristics and composition of the moon; the Apollo 11 astronauts; the role of the moon in future space exploration.

Duration: 1 hour + (depending on how many classes)

“Our pupils absolutely loved having “Neil Armstrong” in school for the day, the workshops were really engaging and further embedded the pupils’ knowledge about the moon and the moon landing. It was a brilliant day that the children thoroughly enjoyed." Canons Primary Schooll

"The children had an absolutely amazing time and learnt so much. The children were so convinced that Neil Armstrong had travelled through our time machine that one of children had made!  They were so engaged throughout the workshop, asked so many questions and recalled lots of information that was shared with them.  I look forward to applying our learning over the next few weeks!" Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Florence Nightingale - Legacies of the Lady with the Lamp 

Florence Nightingale gained the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp” whilst caring for soldiers injured in the Crimean War. And our Time Travel Tourist programmes give you the opportunity to mark the occasion by inviting her into your school, running workshops allowing children to explore her life, her work - and how the different approaches to nursing developed by both her and the Jamaican-born Mary Seacole changed the medical world forever. And as Florence is just one of the Tourists we can provide, you might also be interested in hosting the military strategist General Haig, the suffragette Emeline Pankhurst or the astronaut Neil Armstrong!

“The interactive performance was brilliant and the children thoroughly enjoyed it. The actors were lovely and worked really hard during the day - Thank you!” Headteacher, Weston Primary School, Runcorn

“The children have learnt more from than this than from a thousand worksheets!" Assistant Headteacher, Holy Family Primary School

Homing in on the Home Front - WWI 

Our uniquely interactive 75  minute Time Travel Theatre performance, Homing in on the Home Front, offers pupils opportunities to explore ways that the War touched on every aspect of life – from the food people ate to the clothes that they wore to the precautions they took against invasion.

The programme exists in a range of flexible formats, allowing up to 420 pupils to experience it in a single day! Classes in one-form entry schools will have opportunities to take part in follow-up workshops – while selected pupils in larger schools will have chances to engage in Question and Answer sessions with the actors.

Although they live in the countryside, Ed and Flo Duckworth are still in danger from the enemy planes that fly overhead. So they combine running their farm with “doing their bit” – Flo as an Air Raid Warden and Ed as a private in the local Home Guard. Join them and their friends Vera the Land Girl and Cyril the Spiv as they begin to get used to the huge changes in their lives – including the impending arrival of a couple of evacuees!

There’ll be laughs and tears, singing and dancing as your pupils join these larger than life characters to Make Do and Mend, Save Kitchen Scraps – and Dig for Victory. Not forgetting that Walls Have Ears, of course!

The programme is particularly suited to Keys Stages 2 and 3 / P4 - P7 – but Years 1 and 2 / P2-P3 will get a lot out of it, too. And we always welcome Reception classes / P1 for the first half hour or so!

Outcomes: greater knowledge of the causes and course of World War II; increased understanding of the concept of “total war”; heightened awareness of the roles played by class and gender during the period.

“All of the children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and have been able to use this as a hook for their ‘Local Heroes’ History topic. We have been able to generate lots of discussion and high quality written work from the visit. They particularly enjoyed how engaging and practical the session was. It was a very enjoyable experience for not only the children, but the staff have found it very useful as it has helped with their planning." Banks Road Primary School

"Please can you pass on our thanks to “Neil Armstrong”, he was brilliant. The children got so much out of it and really enjoyed the session. He answered their questions so well and was very, very knowledgeable." Clarendon Infants 

Historical Maths

These uniquely cross-curricular programmes see children using a range of age-differentiated mathematical skills to solve problems from the past – whilst at the same time learning a wealth of new historical content. Lasting 90 minutes upwards, they can all accommodate up to 30 pupils at a time. You can choose from …

The Viking’s Quest –a mixture of myth and maths from the North!

CSI: Ancient Greece – who lifted Zeus’s Lightning Bolt?

CSI: Saxons – was it really Alfred the Great who burnt the cakes?

“As part of our Maths week, all KS2 children in the School had the CSI:Maths workshop. The children were buzzing about it all week and realised that Maths can be fun! I would highly recommend it and would not hesitate to use you again in the future." Maths Teacher, St Benedict’s Primary

Exploring the World of Explorers KS1

From Leif Erikson to Neil Armstrong, and led by our modern day explorer, Major Tom, this workshop introduces KS1 /P1 - P3 pupils to some landmark people and moments in the history of global exploration. They’ll consider what it takes to be a great explorer (including remembering the need to respect other cultures), engage in drama activities unveiling some set-piece expeditions and complete beautifully illustrated Timelines to record and celebrate their learning.

“The students loved the workshops. Staff and pupil feedback was very positive. Children particularly loved the explorer statues that they were asked to make. By the time Chris and Zoe came in, the children already had a fairly good grounding in relation to their explorer. What was impressive though is that you had clearly done a lot of research because Chris and Zoe were able to teach them new things or make links to other aspects eg nationality. You've made a very positive impression and I am sure we will be inviting you back to St George's in some guise in the future." St George's Church of England Primary School

"The sessions were really hands-on and interactive and the children were always switched on. I feel they have learned a lot from the sessions and it will show in their upcoming history work. I know from discussions with the staff and pupils that it was an entirely enjoyable experience and you will be our first port of call for any future history topics.  Thank you very much." History Subject Leader, The Berkeley Primary School

1066 and all that: A History of Britain

Extending children’s learning beyond the national curriculum, while also exploring British values, this KS2 / P4 - P7 workshop sees pupils working in teams of Historical Ambassadors to teach each other about some of the important moments, both famous and infamous, of British History since the Battle of Hastings. Armed with enticingly designed Fact files, teams will explore moments from the Black Death to the Second World War, selecting key facts and preparing and presenting short dramas to bring them to life.  During the workshop, pupils will annotate our beautifully illustrated Timelines - which can either be taken home or used for displays. 

Duration: Workshops last for 1-hour to half a day and preferably using the hall space.

"It was good to get the children problem solving and doing both mental and written calculations. They also gained lots of knowledge about the Vikings and lots of them have remembered the facts Jackson shared with them. It was great to see the children being creative. They usually associate maths with being boring and sitting down but getting them to make statues was amazing for them!" Holy Trinity Primary School

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K–12 School Groups

The Met welcomes all school-age learners! We invite you to request a guided visit led by trained Museum educators and volunteers or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own students through the Museum. You may also request a virtual school tour where The Met joins your classroom online for a live experience with art.

Appointments are required for all school groups visiting the Museum. Availability is limited.

To request a guided or self-guided group visit at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters, please complete the request form.

All fees are waived for schools located within New York City. Schools located outside of New York City pay the Group Fees below.

Masks are strongly recommended.

Read our  Group Guidelines  and  Visitor Guidelines .

Schools located outside of New York City, and tourism professionals or other organizations working with school and youth groups, pay the fees below.

Membership benefits and other passes are not valid for group admission.

Organizations with limited resources may qualify for significantly reduced rates or fee waivers. Please ask for details when you request a reservation.

Non-profit camp and youth organizations are eligible for discounted rates. See Camp and Youth Groups for more information.

Group Admission

One group leader per reservation receives complimentary admission.

*One adult chaperone required for every 10 students

Guided Tour

Guided visits.

Guided tours at The Met offer amazing opportunities for your students to make the most of their encounters with great works of art! Museum-trained educators and volunteers engage students in lively, inquiry-based conversations that strengthen curriculum connections and encourage critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning skills.

Each tour lasts 60 minutes; feel free to continue exploring the galleries with your students after the tour! Each school is limited to one group visit per day and a maximum of three guided visits per semester.

How to Book

To request a guided visit at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters, complete the School Group Visit Request Form above at least three weeks in advance .

Please have ready:

• Preferred date and possible alternatives
• Numbers of students and supervising adult chaperones
• Preferred guided visit topic
• Details of any educational or accessibility needs

Guided Visit Topics

Review available tour topics before requesting your guided visit.

The Met Fifth Avenue Guided Visit Topics (PDF)

The Met Cloisters Guided Visit Topics (PDF)

Works of art at The Met are rich, primary-resource texts. While every conversational tour is inherently unique, our guided visits align with a range of state and national learning standards, including the following Common Core Anchor Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

Guided tours may have no fewer than 10 students and no more than 50 students . Larger groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.

Groups will be divided into smaller pods in order to offer more individual attention to students and maintain safety in the galleries.

The Museum reserves the right to limit the number of adult chaperones participating in school group tours.

Visit Schedule

Guided visits are conducted as follows:

The Met Fifth Avenue : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:15 am–3 pm. Closed Wednesday.

The Met Cloisters : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 am–12 pm. Closed Wednesday.

Weekend appointments are not currently available.

Resource for Students on the Autism Spectrum

A social narrative (PDF) prepares students on the autism spectrum for a guided school visit.

Self-Guided Visits and Lecturing

Teachers and their students may explore the Museum's collection independently.

Lecturing is not permitted in special exhibitions. The Museum cannot guarantee access to all galleries at all times.

To request a self-guided group visit at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters, complete the School Group Visit Request Form above at least two weeks in advance .

• Preferred date and possible alternatives, plus time of arrival
• Which collection areas you wish to visit

Each school is limited to one group visit of no more than  50 students per day . Larger groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.

Groups larger than 25 must divide into smaller groups before entering the galleries.

Self-guided appointments are available as follows:

The Met Fifth Avenue : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 am–3 pm. Closed Wednesday.

The Met Cloisters : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12 pm–3 pm.* Closed Wednesday.

Limited appointments are available on weekends.

*The Met Cloisters closes at 4:30 pm November–February.

Audio Guides

Audio Guide devices are not currently available. Stream or download the latest Audio Guide content to your personal device. Enhance your visit to The Met Cloisters with the Bloomberg Connects app.

Teacher Resources

View pre-visit guides to help prepare for your group visit at The Met Fifth Avenue:

• Art of Africa  (Note: the galleries for African art in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing are closed for renovation)
• Art of the American Wing
• Art of the Ancient Americas  (Note: the galleries for Ancient American art in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing are closed for renovation)
• Art of the Ancient Near East
• Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia
• Art of China
• European Paintings
• Art of Ancient Greece and Rome
• Art of Japan
• Art of Medieval Europe
• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Nineteenth-Century European Painting

K–12 Tour + Studio Art Workshop

Think like an artist! This special program pairs a 60-minute guided visit in the galleries with a 45-minute art-making experience in the Uris Center for Education's Studio. After exploring and discussing different sculptures in the galleries, students take over the Studio to create their own unique sculptures to take home. Creative challenges encourage material exploration, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Programs must be requested at least three weeks in advance.

• K–12 Studio Art Workshops can accommodate a maximum of 30 students
• Available Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am–12:30 pm
• $400 flat fee per workshop  (including New York City schools)*

*New York City Title I Schools qualify for fee waivers. Availability is limited. Please ask for details when you make a reservation.

Classes can no longer eat their own brown bag lunches in the studio space.

81st Street Studio + K-12 Tour

Think Like a Scientist! Hands on STEM learning with Art.

This special program pairs 30 minutes of dedicated time in the Uris Center for Education's new  81st Street Studio followed by a 60-minute guided visit of The Met’s collection. Experiment and learn in this new discovery space dedicated to exploring the science of materials used in the creation of a work of art.

• Programs must be requested at least three weeks in advance .
• 81st Street Studio + K-12 Tour can accommodate a maximum of 50 students .
• Available Friday mornings.

All fees are waived for schools located within New York City. Schools located outside of New York City pay standard guided tour and admission fees. No additional fee for 81st Street Studio experience. Availability is limited.

Virtual School Tours

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To request an appointment, please contact  [email protected]  at least three weeks in advance.

• 45-minute online tour.
• Available Wednesdays, 9 am to 3 pm Eastern Time (ET).
• One class per reservation (up to 30 students).
• Each school is limited to one session per day and a maximum of three virtual tours per semester.
• At least one adult chaperone must be present in the virtual session at all times.
• Please log in for your virtual tour on time. Classes arriving late may receive a shortened session. Any group arriving 15 minutes after their scheduled start time will forfeit their virtual tour.

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I'm ready. how do i book a youth group visit.

Appointments are required for all groups visiting the Museum. To request an appointment at The Met Fifth Avenue or The Met Cloisters , please fill out the School Group Visit Request Form for K–12 school groups or the Camp and Community Youth Group Visit Request Form for summer camps and community youth organizations.

Do you have lunchroom facilities? May we eat in the cafeteria?

Unfortunately the Museum does not have indoor lunchroom facilities. Bag lunches can be stored while you are in the galleries, but please plan to eat outside or on the bus. We encourage groups visiting The Met Fifth Avenue to picnic in neighboring Central Park before or after your visit (weather permitting). Groups visiting The Met Cloisters are encouraged to picnic in surrounding Fort Tryon Park.

My group includes children with special needs. Should I use the online request form?

Yes. The Museum welcomes children of all abilities. When requesting your youth group visit, please let us know what accommodations we can provide in order to meet your needs. You can also reference a social narrative that prepares children on the autism spectrum for a guided visit.

We have a guided visit scheduled, but we have additional chaperones that want to attend. Is this okay?

Please notify us as soon as possible at [email protected] so that we can assess the feasibility of your request. We typically permit only three chaperones per assigned guide and may not be able to accommodate the additional adults. If this is the case, the additional adults are more than welcome to do a self-guided visit and meet up with the group afterward.

How do I reschedule or cancel a confirmed group appointment?

All requests to change or cancel existing appointments must be made via email to [email protected] . Please include your name, phone number, confirmation number, name of organization, and date and time of your visit. If you need to reschedule or cancel a guided visit, we kindly ask for as much advance notice as possible so that we can assign your guides to another group.

Do you have a place for buses or large vans to park at the Museum?

There is no school or charter bus parking in the vicinity of the Museum. We recommend referencing the New York City Department of Transportation website for bus layover locations.

The Met Fifth Avenue's parking garage can accommodate smaller vans. The clearance is six feet, six inches (6' 6"). Designated spaces are available in the parking garage for visitors with disabilities. Alternate arrangements can be made in advance for visitors with disabilities traveling in oversized vehicles. Please call 212-650-2010, between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

If we schedule a guided visit for a specific time, may we arrive earlier and look around on our own?

Due to the number of groups scheduled throughout the day, we ask that you arrive at your scheduled time. Your group is more than welcome to explore the rest of the Museum after your scheduled visit.

I have a guided visit scheduled and want to speak with the guides prior to the tour. Is this possible?

Yes, our guides will contact you seven to ten days prior to your visit to discuss your tour in more detail. They usually write to the email address you provided when you requested your visit, so be sure to check your email a week or so prior to your visit.

Can New York City schools book group visits during the summer?

Yes, NYC school groups are welcome to visit during the summer. All fees are waived for verified summer school programs and District 75 schools. Summer enrichment programs and summer camps that operate out of NYC schools are subject to  Camp and Community Groups  rates.

Does the Museum offer school partnerships? I'd like my students to experience more than a one-time visit.

Yes, the Museum offers a range of school partnerships! A limited number of free mini residencies, which consist of two in-school programs and one Museum tour, are available for New York City Title I and District 75 schools. The Met also works with schools to co-develop a limited number of customized and long-term partnerships consisting of programs at the Museum, in-school, or a combination of both. Please contact 212-570-3985 or [email protected] for more information.

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• Lesson Plans Search for lesson plans with keywords, or sort them by age, subject area, collection area, and theme.
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• Museum Map The Museum's fully interactive map allows you to learn more about the building's layout and the artworks currently on view.
• Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History presents The Met collection via a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of global art history.
• Curatorial Departments Read about the Museum's seventeen curatorial departments and how they study, exhibit, and care for the objects in the collections.

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Why it’s important to take students to historical sites

• Subject: Outdoor Learning
• Date Posted: 11 January 2018

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School visits to historical sites in the UK are becoming increasingly important to teachers like me who want to bring history lessons to life for the class, and enable pupils to develop a deeper understanding of the people and places that have shaped society today.

Castles, palaces, abbeys, country houses and other historical locations in the UK are now catering for school visits and offer a variety of experiences to bring history alive for the student, at every level of their education.

Visits to sites where the things we learn about in history actually happened can serve as a catalyst for sparking children’s imagination and showing them a world beyond the classroom. A school visit to a historical site can put what I teach in the classroom into context, and many sites offer interactive, hands-on and immersive experiences specifically designed to meet the needs of different groups across the key stages.

For example, over the last couple of years, I have visited several of the Historical Royal Palaces sites with our secondary school students. Our students come from North London but often do not have the opportunity such places outside of school.

Most recently, we visited the Tower of London twice with Year 7, which tied into our scheme of work for Key Stage 3, and Banqueting House with sixth formers and Years 8 and 9.

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The visits are incredibly cost effective and link really clearly to what we teach in school. With the Tower of London visits, we split the students into groups and gave them tasks to complete whilst they explored the site. Girls and boys alike absolutely loved learning about the dungeons, torture weapons and famous inmates, as well as the crown jewels. History is a very popular subject at our school; the fact that we can offer students the chance to experience history where it actually happened has been undeniably invaluable.

Not only do the visits help with the students’ overall enjoyment and deeper understanding of the subject, they also encourage them to realise there are a lot of other historical sites in London they can visit for their education, like galleries and museums.

The staff at the Tower of London in particular were fantastic with the students during our visits. They really focused on engaging with them, picking up on what interested them and developing that knowledge with them – they weren’t intimidated by a large bunch of young people, instead they helped them investigate and explore. The students talked about their visit the next day; they really enjoyed it and we tasked them with producing presentations and write-ups of their experience.

A new perspective

The trips to Banqueting House were also very memorable. We took two groups of A level students, aged 16-18, there. The new A-Level states that 50% of history that is taught should be British History, and I am teaching the Stuarts, so I felt that Banqueting House would be the perfect setting to develop their learning about this period in history.

During our visit, the students engaged with a costumed interpreter who was dressed as Charles I which worked really well – the young people got really into it and were able to draw on their knowledge as well as the resources provided to ask him relevant questions, which he answered in character. A highlight was when he delivered his execution speech to the students before leaving the throne room; they were stunned into silence!

Interestingly, the Stuarts visit at Banqueting House changed the way I teach the subject; I definitely saw Charles I as more of a rounded character following our experience, whereas before, I had been tending to paint him in a mostly negative light.

School visits to historical sites are amazing for developing the students’ interest in history as well as their knowledge, and I would highly recommend them to any teacher considering ways to improve delivery of the subject.

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Peter Harris teaches at Bishop Douglass Catholic School, East Finchley.

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History school trips – Help pupils develop a greater understanding of chronology

Use a history school trip to explain to pupils how historical events link together

Whether taught at school, presented on a TV documentary or noted in a history book, most of us are aware of history’s key moments and we know who the main protagonists are. You know, “1066 and all that”.

Understanding how life was different thousands of years ago can be relatively easy for our students to grasp – handling objects at Stonehenge to get under the skin of Neolithic life, for example, can help transport students back.

Finding continuity, or things that are directly relatable, however, can be more challenging for them.

Bring learning history to life

Appreciating how events link together throughout history, and then considering our place within it, is beneficial from both an academic and wellbeing perspective.

“If we can find these links,” says Katie Thoburn, learning manager at English Heritage, “it brings learning history to life. And this is where educational school trips can have a real impact. They help make the past much more relatable, tangible and assist school children in developing a much deeper understanding of period and chronology.”

Why history school trips are hugely beneficial

There’s nothing quite like standing in the places where history happened. Spending time in places where people lived, breathed, worked and fought can be hugely beneficial for students in understanding key moments in history in a way that transcends text books.

Pupils have a chance to interact with each other and their teachers in a new way, sparking conversation and debate.

Bea Honap-Baker, teacher of history and politics, sums it up, saying: “Students ask probing questions, get excited about learning new facts, and they enjoy learning about different perspectives about the past.”

Understanding our place within history, too, can be massively beneficial for our wellbeing.

Historic England has reported how heritage can help “improve personal wellbeing, by helping us understand our past, our individual and communal identity and help us connect with the places where we live.”

Bea adds, “Importantly for us, it has allowed us to really connect with local history and has given us so many chances to develop our students’ cultural capital.”

Providing experiences via a school history trip

History school trips also widen a student’s horizons, reinforce their cultural rights and their right to participate in the culture of their community.

Providing these experiences means they feel confident visiting as an adult – they feel welcome and like they belong in these settings.

Passing of time

It might be that you want to use a visit to a site to go into detail on a particular moment in time, like Neolithic life at Stonehenge, or you may want to use an educational trip to help students understand progress throughout history and the passing of time, as you can at sites such as Dover and Portchester.

Either way, there are a wealth of historical sites throughout the country that can address both of these challenges.

While some heritage sites offer expert-led tours at a small cost, there are also opportunities for you to organise your own free, self-led visit at many locations.

The prospect of organising one of these may bring you out in some sort of stress-induced rash, with risk assessments, permission slips and coach travel admin to arrange.

However, venues are generally more than happy to help with your planning and can point you in the direction of what you need to know. Once you’re out of the classroom, it’s well worth the effort.

Explore the breadth and depth of the curriculum

Taking the opportunity to get out of the classroom is enormously helpful for both you and your students, giving you the chance to explore both breadth and depth elements of the history curriculum.

It also allows both you and your class to approach a topic from a new perspective.

A school visit is often the first and only time a child will visit a heritage site, even if it’s to a very local place. Their excitement and joy at being out of the classroom visiting somewhere different is infectious.

Self-lead a school tour like an expert

As well as being low cost, leading an historical school trip yourself means you can choose to explore the topics, or even elements of topics, that are of particular interest to your class.

History school trips can be tailor-made according to your group’s needs and you can spend as much or as little time as you need on the site.

Narrow your focus. When browsing school trip ideas , consider the topic you want to cover and how a visit to the site will benefit your students and their understanding of it. What parts do you want to go to and what can you do there?

Do a pre-visit . If you can, take up the opportunity to go on a free planning visit ahead of history school trips. This way you can get all the logistical worries out of the way, as well as being inspired before the main event by the wide range of opportunities available at your venue.

Ask about resources. There are often free resources or handling collections available for schools to use – just make sure you book them in advance. At English Heritage we provide these at many of our sites and they always go down really well.

Sort out logistics. Venues can often help with risk assessments and hazard information, taking the hassle out of planning your day. Before you go, find out who your point of contact is for the day, where the toilets are, where you can have lunch and where you can store your bags and coats.

Get back-up. Find out if there will be any staff or volunteers around to help on the day who can provide additional information or insight during your trip.

Helen Kerry is education visits officer at English Heritage .

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We know from the feedback we have received from parents, teachers and students that our educational visits have had a positive impact on thousands of young people who have travelled with us over the years – and it’s not just the educational content they benefit from.

There is ample evidence that well-organised trips and visits can broaden horizons and enable young people both to develop new skills and build relationships.

Learning outside the classroom can also make young people more engaged with learning and thereby lead to improvements to academic achievement.

What is different about an Anglia guided History tour?

The students and teachers who come on our guided history trips tell us time and again that it’s our experienced guides who make the difference.

Many companies offer guided tours do they really engage and enthuse your students? Ours do!

Deeply knowledgeable, full of captivating stories and skilled at connecting with young people, they bring places and events to life in ways that few others can.

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The day usually ends with groups coming together for storytelling from the lady, who is altogether more sympathetic than the School Ma’am!

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History School Trip Ideas

History is one of the most valuable areas of the curriculum, in which students can explore the past and discover what has created the world we live in today. One of the great things about history is its diversity, allowing pupils to pursue specific areas that particularly interest them.

Here at UK School Trips, we have a School Trip for whatever period of history your class is studying, whether it be the Second World War or the Vikings. We also ensure that we only provide the best venues that are available, guaranteeing that your class will have an enjoyable and highly educational School Trip experience.

By visiting a Historic School Trip destination, students will be able to develop their understanding in a way that is impossible in the classroom. Seeing sites and objects firsthand allows students to truly think about the past and understand the reality of the situation.

From historic museums to immersive workshops, we have something to suit every school. Students will even be given the chance to handle valuable artefacts, transporting them back into the past and allowing them to further their understanding on the subject.

We are honored to have some of the best historic destinations that the country has to offer. Whether it be the Imperial War Museum Group, Warwick Castle, National Slate Museum Wales, Golden Hinde, Jorvik Viking Museums and The Edinburgh Dungeon these venues will fail to disappoint, providing both students and teachers with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Natural History Museum London

English Heritage Dover Castle Wartime Tunnels

So come and have a look at our numerous History School Trips and pick the perfect venue for you!

Canal and River Tours Stratford Upon Avon

A surprising trip for young minds with river wildlife, not too much Shakespeare and a 200 hundred year old working lock.

Manchester United Museum and Tour Centre

At the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre, educational groups can enjoy interactive workshops, a tour of Old Trafford, as well as time for individual

The Lincolnsfields Childrens Centre

The Children at War Experience offers a unique hands-on insight into life in wartime Britain. We encourage each group to get into role and if

Imperial War Museum Duxford

Here at the IWM (Imperial War Museum) Duxford, students can climb aboard historic aircrafts as well as visit the very rooms where Duxford’s Battle of

English Heritage North East

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with

Liverpool British Music Experience

British Music Experience in Liverpool, students can immerse themselves into a museum of musical history and knowledge. On this musical school trip, students can discover

The Design Museum London

The Design Museum London is the world’s leading venue devoted to contemporary design. Students will experience the design industry with Its learning tours and workshop

Henley Fort Outdoor Education Centre Surrey

Henley Fort is a Victorian Fort built during the late 1Henley Fort is a Victorian Fort built during the late 19th Century to protect London

Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine East Midlands

Here at The Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine, your students will not only get to take part in a unique underground mining experience,

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students

Monkton Wyld Court – A 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mansion in Dorset

Set within walking distance of Lyme Regis and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Monkton Wyld Court is a large 19th Century Neo-Gothic mansion that provides educational groups

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Warwickshire

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall provides school groups with fun, informal and authentic experiences that bring history to life.

South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre Chichester

The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre was established to provide a facility where people of all ages could learn about science in a very

Pooles Cavern and Country Park

Discover the largest stalactite and stalagmite in the Peak District and learn how water has eroded this vast series of chambers over millions of years,

Lullingstone Roman Villa

One of the most important and complete Roman villas in Britain. It is home to some outstanding mosaics and an extensive range of collections and

The Workhouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

At The Workhouse Museum, educational groups can experience an authentic Victorian Schoolroom, Kitchen, and Garden, as well as the historical Inmates’ Quarters of the Workhouse.

World Famous Blue John Cavern Derbyshire

Blue John Cavern in Castleton, Derbyshire provides great school trip experiences such as Show Caves which have in-depth specific geological interests. The caverns within the

The Jorvik Group Barley Hall York

Barley Hall (Jorvik Viking Group) is a medieval townhouse – once home to the Lord Mayor of York. Located on the doorstep of York Minster,

The Golden Hinde School Tours and workshops London

At The Golden Hinde, the use of costumed educators and reenactments makes history come to life. This historical school trip allows students to experience what

Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort Derbyshire

Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort offers fun and engaging school trips, where students can take part in educational workshops and also enjoy themselves within the theme park.

Godstone Farm Surrey

At Godstone Farm, students have the chance to interact with over 500 animals and enjoy the extensive outdoor play areas. This is the perfect school

National Galleries of Scotland

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art boasts an array of indoor and outdoor modern and contemporary art, set in two sculpture parks. See our

Carlisle Castle Cumbria

An impressive frontier fortress with 900 years of history – excellent for Medieval, Tudor and Civil War topics. Carlisle Castle provides students with a sense

DIG An Archaeological Adventure York

Jorvik DIG with four special in-door excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city and filled with replica Roman, Viking, Medieval, and Victorian

Hull New Theatre Humberside

Hull New Theatre stages several shows each year which are aimed at school children and relevant to the National Curriculum.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Theme Park

Enjoy a thrilling educational or end of term treat day out at one of the UK’s favourite theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has its own

Stratford Butterfly Farm Warwickshire

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm offers an excellent opportunity for children of all ages to learn about tropical rainforest environments and the plants and animals that live

Imperial War Museum North

If you’re searching for an immersive School Trip experience, look no further. (IWM) Imperial War Museum North has a variety of historically engaging exhibitions, which

Victoria Art Gallery Bath

Victoria Art Gallery offer fantastic enrichment learning interactive opportunities in arts and crafts for children to experience, explore and have fun with varoius resources and

Imperial War Museum London

The (IWM) Imperial War Museum London provides students with an historical experience that cannot be found anywhere else. From exploring the causes of a world

Tower Bridge London

Tower Bridge is a world-famous landmark that provides educational groups with unforgettable school trip experiences. From exploring the high-level walkways to uncovering the history of

Yorkshire Air Museum

Join us for a day of fun, discovery and excitement at the Yorkshire Air Museum where our guides will bring to life over 150 years

Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park South Yorkshire

Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park provides School Trip experiences like no other! Here, students can explore over 50 thrilling rides and attractions and also discover the

Immersive Experiences Mobile Planetarium School Workshops Nationwide

Immersive Experiences is the UK’s multi-award-winning immersive learning/entertainment outreach provider, reaching a record breaking 200,000 people a year.

Lulworth Outdoor Education Centre Dorset

With its stunning scenery and iconic coastal features, Lulworth is one of the best places to visit on a geography and/or geology based school trip.

Silverstone Museum Northamptonshire

At Silverstone Museum, students can explore the home of British Motor Racing! School groups will have the chance to learn about the history, engineering, and

The National Justice Museum Nottingham

At the The National Justice Museum Nottingham our inspirational educational visits use authentic courtrooms, museum spaces, objects and archives to help pupils gain a practical

Zip World Tower South Wales

Zip World escape your classroom, packed with thrilling adventures for all ages & abilities with a wide range of fun activities where pupils can zip,

The Sustainability Activity Centre Hampshire

The Centre offers a wide variety of exciting educational eco-activities that promote sustainable living and green issues in an inspiring yet tranquil setting, located in

Shakespeare’s Family Homes Tours and Workshops Stratford-upon-Avon

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent, educational charity dedicated to deepening the understanding of Shakespeare’s works & times. We offer a range of informative

The Jorvik Group JORVIK Viking Centre York

Discover the Return of the Vikings to York at the newly re-imagined JORVIK Viking Centre.

The National Videogame Museum Sheffield

The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone.

School Trips at Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums offer a wide range of school trips, where subjects such as history, literature, science and art are brought to life! Students will have

English Heritage South East

English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and

Science Zone Bournemouth

The Science Zone offers interactive educational experiences, where students can explore life-sized dinosaurs and the Solar System. The variety of activities that are available ensures

National Science and Media Museum Bradford

At the National Science and Media Museum, your group will have the chance to explore the science of light and sound in Wonderlab, the history

Tudor World in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon

Tudor World is an award winning museum situated right in the heart of the historic town, Stratford upon Avon. Within a Grade 2* listed historic

English Heritage Greater London

Iron Age Settlements, Roman Forts, Medieval Abbeys, Tudor Castles, Victorian Mansions and Gardens, and even World War Fortresses – you name it, our exceptional, out-of-the-classroom

National Railway Museum

Bring learning to life with a visit to the National Railway Museum and discover inspiring objects and stories from the world’s largest railway collection. Experience

Courthouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

The Courthouse is part of a fully interactive historical experience run by Ripon Museums Trust, your school group will learn many interesting facts about this

Prison & Police Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

At the Prison & Police Museum Ripon discover the history of crime & punishment in the Victorian prison, learn the history of policing in Yorkshire

Woodrow High House Amersham Buckinghamshire Day

Woodrow High House is London Youth’s outdoor education centre in Buckinghamshire, providing bespoke activity programmes dependent on the objectives of your visit. Visitors include primary, secondary,

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm in Witney, Oxfordshire provides 1000 years of History perfect for educational historical learning. The site appears in the Domesday Book of 1086

Zip World Windermere

Zip World Windermere introduces a brand new educational programme inviting teachers to escape the classroom and bring lessons to the great outdoors. On the banks

UK Parliament Education Centre

Visiting UK Parliament is a great opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of democracy, governance and the political system. Visits include a guided tour

Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor

Pinkery is Exmoor National Park’s centre for Outdoor Learning. Built as an upland farmhouse, the original building has been expanded to create a unique moorland

English Heritage East of England

Clink Prison Museum London

Built on the original site of the Clink Prison – one of England’s oldest Prisons. You can experience hands-on original artefacts, including torture devices, &

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Gardens provides school trips & educational visits with great tours, exhibitions & interactive workshops, explore the Tudor gardens, medieval kitchens, great

Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire

Butser Ancient Farm is a world leading museum for experimental archaeology education, bringing the past to life through hands on reconstructions of prehistoric, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon

Locomotion County Durham

Welcome to Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham, where schools can learn about the birthplace of the railways and the world’s first railway town.We offer a

Southchurch Hall Museum Essex

Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century.

English Heritage East Midlands

The World Outside Bodenham Arboretum

Offering curriculum linked activities on a working farm with in the beautiful surroundings of Bodenham Arboretum. All key stages catered for with experiential learning, developing inquisitive &

English Heritage West Midlands

Hampstead Heath Schools Programme London

Hampstead Heath Schools Programme offers exciting school trips, where students have the chance to discover a natural environment and various different organisms, while still remaining

Carymoor Environmental Education Centre Somerset

Carymoor Environmental Trust provides inspirational outdoor learning. Our nature reserve has a wide variety of habitats to explore and our unique location next to a

Ufton Court Educational Trust Activity Centre

Ufton Court provides educational groups with engaging History School Trips and Outdoor Learning Courses. Whether you want to explore the Grade 1 Tudor Manor House,

The School Journey Association School Trips Nationwide

Inspiring and exciting educational trips designed to bring subjects to life, extend students’ learning and develop their appreciation of local and international cultures outside the classroom. There is simply

Selly Manor Museum Birmingham

Every year, more than 6000 school children visit Selly Manor. Most of them visit to study the Tudors, but some visit to look at the

Gulliver’s Land Resort Buckinghamshire

Gulliver’s Land Resort provides an enjoyable learning environment for students, where they can discover various attractions and animals such as, dinosaurs, reptiles and farm animals.

Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum Devon

We provide a mixture of workshops on the textile industry, with working machinery in action to give a flavour of sights, smells & sounds of

Ingleborough Cave & Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail Yorkshire Dales

From its first discovery in 1837 to its transformation into an informative and engaging School Trip destination, Ingleborough Cave has never failed to impress, inspire

Beaulieu National Motor Museum Hampshire

From the 13th-century Beaulieu Abbey to revolutionary motoring breakthroughs at the National Motor Museum, the attraction offers a wide range of opportunities for educational groups.

Maes y Lade Outdoors

A beautifully-converted Welsh hill farm at the foot of the Black Mountains, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Part of Essex Outdoors, it has been

Gulliver’s World Resort Cheshire

Gulliver’s World Resort provides students with unique school trip experiences, where they can engage in a wide variety of different topics, whether it be discovering

Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses West Midlands

Why is white chocolate white, but milk chocolate brown? How are your shoes linked to the rainforest? What is a tenrec? Find the answers to

Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall is where history, science, geography & a variety of other subjects come to life. It’s perfect for schools & educational groups wanting to

English Heritage South West

English Heritage North West

Roman Baths Somerset

The Roman Baths located in the city of Bath in Somerset, comprise of the remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient

Keats House – London

We offer workshops on everything from exploring poetry to experiencing domestic life above and below stairs to investigating insects, flowers and trees in the garden.

Llancaiach Fawr Manor Wales

Proud holders of the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage we offer a range of formal education and learning opportunities at all Key Stages as

The National Holocaust Centre & Museum

National Holocaust Centre and Museums learning programmes build knowledge and encourage critical thinking when teaching about the Holocaust, we ensure students experience interactive activities to

The Matthew of Bristol

All trips are designed to fit in with the national history KS1 and 2 curriculum. It highlights Bristol’s local history, John Cabot and the discovery

Knowsley Safari Park Prescot Merseyside

Knowsley Safari Park offers interactive school trip tours, where students can experience animals from all over the world and learn about their environment and conservation

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Here at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, your class will experience unique learning sessions where students can study all areas of the curriculum, whether its biological sciences

Fireground Museum Greater Manchester

Fireground Museum explores, preserves and brings the history of fire, fire engineering and the fire and rescue services, through collections and resources, to further the

Coventry Cathedral School Trips Education Tours and Events

Coventry Cathedral is an international tourism hotspot, with striking twentieth century architecture, it attracts many schools every, educating them with its Cathedral school’s team, utilising

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour

Liverpool Football Club provides students with Museum and Stadium Tours, educational groups can visit the state-of-the-art Home Team dressing room, take a spine-tingling walk down

Science Museum London

A trip to the Science Museum will enhance your classroom teaching and bring to life the science, technology, engineering, and maths that has shaped our

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Dorset

Tours can be tailored to the curriculum about a range of topics surrounding primate welfare & conservation. Enjoy enrichment days where groups can help make

Celtic Harmony Camp, Outdoor Prehistory Centre

Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest Iron Age settlement, provides a program of Prehistory Residential and Day trips covering Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain.

Cadbury World Birmingham

Cadbury World in the West Midlands offers a unique experience that gives a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation’s favourite chocolate. Your

National Justice Museum Education Royal Courts of Justice London

At The National Justice Museum Royal Courts of Justice, London our inspirational educational visits use authentic courtrooms, museum spaces, objects and archives to help pupils

Historic Environment Scotland

School visits to Historic Environment Scotland sites are a great way to deliver the curriculum, by encouraging discovery and exploration outside the classroom.

Nenthead Mines & Heritage Centre

An interactive museum dedicated to the story of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Launch on a voyage of learning about the people,

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

At The Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, school groups can explore the historic site of the Battle of Bosworth – an event beyond living memory which

Science and Industry Museum Manchester

At the Science and Industry Museum Manchester discover ideas that change the world. From the factories of the Industrial Revolution, to computing and the creative

Learning at Epping Forest

Here at Epping Forest, students will have the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun in an exciting environment outside of the classroom. We create

The National Justice Museum North

At The National Justice Museum North our inspirational educational visits use authentic courtrooms, museum spaces, objects and archives to help pupils gain a practical understanding

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Buckinghamshire

Immerse your students in the magic of the Roald Dahl Museum’s award-winning schools’ programme; based in the village of Great Missenden, where Dahl was born,

Science & Dinosaur Digital Mobile Dome Nationwide

Science Dome offers a variety of shows for all age groups, including the Moon landings, a trip through the Solar System, Rocks and Soils, and

Path Hill Outdoors Environmental Outdoor Activities

We offer outdoor challenges, combining personal and social development with an understanding and respect for the natural environment.

Lakeside Miniature Railway Merseyside

Lakeside Miniature Historical Railway is the world’s oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge track system this is truly a slice of history. Pupils will enjoy an

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park Cheltenham

Cotswold Farms Park offers students hands on fun educational outdoor learning experiences from pre-school, to university. Activities can be tailored to cover topics such as

Flatford Mill Outdoor Residential Centre Colchester Field Studies Council

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre Colchester is the first and original field study centre set up in the UK during the 1940’s, educational students can

Cliffe House Residential Shepley Huddersfield

Cliffe House provides Outdoor Residential School Trips, where your students will have the chance to explore the natural environment while also taking part in numerous

Mount Cook Outdoor Residential Adventure Centre Peak District

Mount Cook is an exhilarating education centre in Derbyshire, offering a wide-range of attractions in the outdoors, whether that be thrilling, adrenaline-filled activities, or activities

Ufton Court Educational Trust Residential School Trips

On an Ufton Court Residential School Trip, educational groups can enjoy historically themed evening banquets, where students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in

Conway Centres – Anglesey

The Conway Centre Anglesey is ideally located within 169 acres of National Trust Parkland, providing educational groups with immersive School Residential experiences in the wild

Conway Centres – Burwardsley

At The Burwardsley Conway Centre, there is a replica Iron Age Roundhouse. Here, pupils can learn about the culture, art, and farming from this fascinating

Conway Centres – Delamere

Conway Centres – Delamere is located in the heart of Delamere Forest. The Forest environment allows for activities such as orienteering, den building, survival skills,

Conway Centres – Tattenhall

The Tattenhall Conway Centre provides educational groups with Residential School Trip experiences that are not only focussed on the Arts but also on Outdoor Adventure.

Gulliver’s Valley Resort South Yorkshire

This brand-new theme park resort offers fantastic group sleepover packages where students can enjoy various educational workshops and activities, such as the incredible Dinosaur Twilight

Cote Ghyll Mill YHA, Osmotherley

Cote Ghyll Mill is a group accommodation in a converted linen Mill, in the countryside of the North York Moors National Park. For the perfect

Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resort Buckinghamshire

Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resort offers unique school trip experiences. As well as being able to explore the whole theme park, students will also have

English Heritage Yorkshire

Shrewsbury Prison Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and activities

ReachOut Educate History Workshops and More for Schools

ReachOut Educate Workshops provide outreach services to schools focusing on the following topics: Tudors & Elizabethans, Vikings, Romans, Kings, Queens & Castles, Story Telling, Anti

Historical Interpretations Hands on History Workshops North of England

Historical Interpretations History Workshops provide “Hands on History” for KS2 classes up to University students. Areas covered are York, Oxford and the North of England.

Shepton Mallet Prison Education Behind Bars

Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and

Tower Bridge Workshops London

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your literacy topic, an opportunity for young historians to test their enquiry skills, or for a school trip experience

Viking Experience Days – Primary School Workshops in the Midlands

Viking Experience Days deliver Viking Workshops directly to your school! Your educational group will be provided with a top quality school trip experience without having

Dance Days Educational Dance Workshops

Dance Days delivers educational Workshops where pupils have the chance to learn through over 30 different dance styles, many of which link directly to school

Portals To The Past School History Workshops

All our workshops are run by enthusiastic, outgoing specialists, who know how to connect with students at the appropriate level.

National Holocaust Centre and Museum Outreach Workshops

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum provide an outreach service Nationwide bringing expertise and creativity to provide access to museum collections and testimony of Holocaust

Holocaust Centre North – Huddersfield

The Holocaust Exhibition & Learning Centre is a museum which preserve the memories, records and legacies of Holocaust survivors living in Yorkshire. Here, students can

Crealy Theme Park & Resort Devon

Crealy Theme Park & Resort Devon welcome schools and educational groups with over 60 rides and attractions, with outdoor rides, play parks, indoor rides &

Yorks Chocolate Story

York’s Chocolate Story delivers wonderful educational tours, where your students will be given the chance to explore the origins of chocolate, learn how to taste

Canterbury Guided Tours – City walking tours for schools

Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute interactive educational city walking tours for groups; an ideal opportunity to experience outdoor learning whilst enjoying the rich history

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Workshops

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre provides educational groups with historically focused school workshops that can be concentrated on either the Tudor or Roman period.

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry North Wales

TOUROPE UK International Tourism and Education Tour Operator London

TOUROPE UK provides educational tours, in which students can fully immerse themselves into English culture and experience everything, whether it be using public transportation or

PrimeVR Virtual Reality School Workshops Nationwide

PrimeVR is the UK’s leading VR workshop provider and it’s no wonder why! PrimeVR uses state-of-the-art technology to bring the outside world into the classroom,

Dino Falls Adventure Golf Manchester

Dino Falls Adventure Golf at Trafford Golf Centre, Manchester is 36 holes of action-packed educational adventure for students. It is also one of the UK’s

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre Somerset

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre in Somerset is an award winning Centre based in 25 acres of beautiful woods, fields & river

Open Top London Bus Tour

Open Top London Bus Tour offers Hop On Hop Off Tours, which are informative way to explore London, covering all of its most famous landmarks,

Cardiff Residential Centre Gwersyll yr Urdd Caerdydd

Cardiff Residential Centre provides students a taste of capital city life. The hostel is in Cardiff Bay, situated in one of Europe’s most exciting arts

Hastings Castle Educational Day Trip Hastings East Sussex

https://www.smugglersadventure.co.uk/schools-groups/groups/Take a step back in time and discover the history of Britain’s first Norman castle. Hastings Castle in East Sussex is a fun and fascinating

Smugglers Adventure Day Trip Museum Hastings East Sussex

Smugglers Adventure in Hastings provides an opportunity for your students to take a journey back in time to uncover the deep and dark secrets of

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Outreach Workshops

All our educational outreach visits can be tailored to your topics and requests. We have worked tirelessly putting together a program that hits all the

878 AD Immersive Learning Anglo Saxon Hampshire

Step back in time to 878 AD, Our KS2-tailored programme offers a unique immersive experience of Anglo Saxon Hampshire making it a fantastic enrichment learning

The Wizard Walk of York Magical Walking Tours

The only educational walking tours in York specifically aimed at school groups KS1 & 2, and winner of many awards including Best Tour 2023 and

HMS Belfast London

Step on board this iconic London landmark. The most significant surviving Second World War Royal Navy warship, HMS Belfast’s unique history is ready and waiting

Churchill War Rooms London

In the Churchill War Rooms London students can discover what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World

Howletts Wild Animal Park Kent

Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent’s wildlife and animal park, houses some of the world’s most endangered animals. A school trip here in Kent with your

Port Lympne Safari Park Kent

Port Lympne Safari Park Kent is the biggest animal wildlife reserve and breeding sanctuary. Your students will experience enrichment learning covering topics and issues relating

Murton Park Historical Immersive Experiences York

Murton Park Historical Immersive Experience York is not only a remarkable open-air themed museum attraction but an exciting historical heritage site school groups can visit

Bath Open Top Bus Tours

Bath Bus Company provides an excellent enrichment learning Interactive tour, providing students with an informative way to explore the city of Bath, offering educational groups

Marvellous History Workshops for Primary Schools – Stone Age to WW2

Marvellous History Workshops provide highly-engaging, hands-on learning to your students, with the aim of trying to enrich the history curriculum. Fun, entertaining, and engaging history

Eden Camp Modern History Museum Yorkshire

Eden Camp Modern History Museum Yorkshire brings history to life for KS2 school groups. Just step back in time and experience World War 2 with

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History school trips

Our history school trips have been designed to help students develop an understanding and appreciation for the events that have shaped history and the modern world. From ancient civilisations to pivotal events throughout the 20 th century our history tours can be tailor-made to support classroom-based learning. Bringing the facts and figures to life, through first-hand experience increases motivation and engagement which is often translated back to the classroom on their return.

Voyager's History School Trips

History is one of our biggest subject offerings and we have a great network of excursions and visits in France , Belgium and Poland to support the curriculum on European history. We can also cover WWI, WWII and American Politics.

A trip to any city in Europe is guaranteed to be filled with an abundance of history. With the many landmarks standing in memory and portrayal of the wars that have occurred in the past, and the additional array of museums, the majority of locations in Europe make ideal educational trips for history students.

There are plenty of other great places to consider that are slightly less thought of but are equally as momentous. Depending on your requirements and the key stage of your group, our expert team will be able to create you a bespoke trip that will certainly be remembered by all. Get in touch with Voyager School Travel today!

D-Day Landing Beaches

Getting your students to examine the historic battlefields and beaches first-hand, will give them greater insight into the monumental events that took place on D-Day in 1944. Normandy also has a great selection of museums and as Normandy specialists, we have a great network of school accommodation for your next history field trip. Your trip will be a memorable opportunity to see first-hand some of the most momentous areas of World War II.

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Our History School Trips to The Opal Coast

In terms of battles of the First World War, or even of all time, the Somme and Ypres are regarded as amongst two of the most important and also most bloody. In the 21st century it is almost impossible to imagine the scale of the slaughter, with millions of lives lost in these two 2 battles alone.

Our own accommodation centre in the Opal Coast, hotel Moulin aux Draps makes The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Thiepval, Arras, Delville and even Ypres in Belgium are all easily accessible and are guaranteed to bring your history curriculum to life. The Opal Coast is also only a short drive (less than 1 hour) from Calais, making it a very accessible school trip from the UK.

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Our History School Trips to Krakow and Auschwitz

A trip to Krakow is the perfect way to enhance your students’ knowledge and understanding of what occurred during WWII. A visit to Auschwitz will be an educational and eye opening experience for all, giving your students an unforgettable firsthand idea of what atrocities that took place there. Another concentration camp worth visiting is Plaszow. To gain even more detailed knowledge of the unforgivable story of the Holocaust and the history of Polish Jews, visit The Galicia Museum. To lighten the mood for the rest of the trip, have a wander around the old square to admire Krakow’s array of beautiful architecture. Krakow is home to one of Europe's most magnificent and magical buildings, which are also filled with a lot of history.

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Get in touch with Voyager School Travel to discuss any of these options and work out which one may be best for you and your students. Our expert team will be able to give any required guidance and will be more than happy to create a bespoke itinerary and quote for you.

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Discover our range of history school trips designed to support your history studies

French language school trip to Château de la Baudonnière, Lower Normandy

On this residential students enjoy a programme of on-site activities led entirely in French with native speaking animateurs at our Normandy château

• Language immersion with our team of animateurs
• Voyager-owned residential centre

French language immersion weekends at Château de la Baudonnière

New dates | French language immersion & adventure at our own magical Château

French language school trip to La Grand'Ferme, Lower Normandy

Experience a fun mix of cultural visits & on-site activities led in French by native speaking animateurs at our farmhouse gîte near Mont St Michel

French language school trip to Le Moulin aux Draps, Northern France

Cultural visits, all led in French by our native speaking animateurs, a short hop from the UK at our 3* hotel in Hauts-de-France

French language school trip to Château de Chantereine, Upper Normandy

Explore Normandy on cultural visits led in French by our native speaking animateurs at this Château in the seaside town Criel-sur-Mer

• Language & cultural immersion with our animateurs
• Voyager-premier residential centre

French language school trip to Dearne Valley, UK

Experience an immersive French residential activity trip right here in the UK

Escorted French school trip to Normandy

Uncover the cultural & historical delights Normandy has to offer on this escorted tour led by our own French-native animateur

• Trusted school accommodation

Escorted French language school trip to Paris

Your group will be in expert hands on this immersive, escorted tour of Paris—led entirely in French by our native speaking animateur. C'est parti !

Bonfire seasonal special at le Moulin aux Draps, France

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French Christmas market trip with a ski-taster session at our Opal Coast centre. Dec 2024

Winter treats seasonal special at le Moulin aux Draps

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WWI history trip to the Somme Battlefields, Northern France

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Explore local French culture, attractions & historic sites from our Moulin aux Draps centre, just 30 mins from Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Cross-curricular school trip to Paris

Ace your Paris trip with us. With so much on offer, we'll use our expertise to create an itinerary that's perfectly suited to your educational focus

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The magic of Disneyland® Paris with us with great accommodation options

Business Studies student convention at Disneyland® Paris

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Travel & Tourism student convention at Disneyland® Paris

Attend our exclusive travel & tourism student convention live from Disneyland® Paris & experience Disneyland Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park.

GCSE Drama student workshops at Disneyland® Paris

NEW! A unique curriculum-led drama convention with practical workshops & time to explore both Disney® Parks.

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Experience a mix of on-site activities led by native German activity instructors—plus self-guided excursions around stunning North Rhine-Westphalia

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Speak Spanish & try out watersports on this popular beach-side programme led by our Arbolar team of language and watersports instructors

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Enjoy an adventurous stay at the Mas Pagès centre in Girona & enjoy cultural Spanish excursions with your group's own native-speaking monitor

Spanish language school trip to Spark, Andalucía

Immerse your students in Andalucían culture with guided visits, excursions to cities like Seville & Spanish lessons led by a native-speaking monitor

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With so much to see we'll help you choose the best experiences for your students

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Whether art, history or Spanish we'll make sure your trip is a success

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Take your students to Spain's third city and emerging school trip destination

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We'll help you build an itinerary that maximises your time at Rome's attractions

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Study Renaissance art, architecture and history from Tuscany's beautiful capital

Geography school trip to Iceland

Show your students geological wonders that will bring your studies to life

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Uncover the societal and cultural effects of WWII and the Holocaust

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Discover the fascinating relics of Ancient Greece on classics trip with us

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Explore world-class art and history attractions in this trendy floating city

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Discover Prague a city of contrasts, classical music and fascinating history.

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Science school trips to Belgium's Euro Space Center

Your students will live like an astronaut on this unique & engaging science trip

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Ye Olde England awaits! Uncover England's Tudor history in Shakespeare's birthplace

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Visit two of the UK's most exciting cities to explore the industrial revolution and Britain's Colonial past

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Dramatic landscapes, surfing, King Arthur, Poldark, Eden Project & The Tate!

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Uncover the politics and history at the heart of the buzzing US capital

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Once in a lifetime authentic cultural and religious experiences for students

Christmas markets & French trip to le Moulin aux Draps

Enjoy a cosy stay at our 3-star hotel with a choice of Christmas markets & escorted by your own French-native animateur

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The German Christmas market the shortest distance from the UK offers your students all the culture & Christmas cheer you're after.

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The world is your history classroom

If you were to throw a dart at a map of Europe and decide to take a school tour to that country, the one thing you could study and guarantee finding value in would be its history. Our most popular European school trips for history students include the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and the WW1 battlefields of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium. Further east, Berlin and Auschwitz offer an important insight into WW2 and the Holocaust.

We've seen a growing trend of schools taking history trips further afield and our most popular long-haul history destinations are Vietnam, Washington and New York.

What ever era or topic your class is studying, we can help bring it to life with a bespoke history trip. Talk to one of our country experts to organise a tailored itinerary to match your teaching objectives.

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Romans in Schools

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The most innovative, immersive, and impactful outreach learning package for Key Stage 2 pupils learning about Roman history in school. ​Developed by two heritage and drama specialists as a side-project in collaboration with Key Stage 2 teachers, we guarantee your pupils, their parents and school staff will still be talking about this outstanding learning experience for years to come!

We offer two incredible learning experiences which see historical characters visit your school to sweep pupils up in the drama and magic of Roman history via:

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“It’s the best workshop we have had, and I have been teaching a while and been on lots of different trips… but the engagement level; I’ve not seen it from a class before!” Miss Hughes, KS2 teacher AT Filby Primary SCHOOL

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The school from ‘Footloose’ lobbied Kevin Bacon to visit. He delivered.

Kevin Bacon returned to Payson High School in Utah decades after he filmed the 1984 classic, following a student campaign ahead of the school’s demolition.

In his mid-20s, Kevin Bacon walked through the halls of Payson High School in the 1984 film “Footloose.” Last month, Bacon, now 65, traversed those halls for the first time in 40 years and revisited his locker used in the film.

“I think it was unexpectedly profound in a weird kind of way,” Bacon said in a phone interview.

Bacon’s return to Payson High, in Payson, Utah, was the culmination of a campaign to bring him back to the school before it is torn down next year.

Much of the film, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in February, was shot at the school. Residents and students take pride in the film, and Bacon still has fond memories of the movie.

Those memories came rushing back as a crowd greeted Bacon when he stepped onto an outdoor stage at Payson High on April 20, the day of the school’s spring prom.

“You were all just tireless, unrelenting in your desire to have me return and you talked me into it,” Bacon told the crowd. “It’s amazing, the power that this movie has to bring people together.”

The school’s campaign for Bacon’s return included re-creations of the film’s opening dance in TikTok posts last year, a “Footloose”-themed musical in November and fundraisers for Bacon’s nonprofit group, SixDegrees.org .

In May 2025, the school will move to a new campus, which is under construction, and demolition of the current building will begin the following month. A few valued items, such as Bacon’s locker, will move to the new location.

‘All of our dreams came true’

Though Payson students, including student body president Rubie Raff, had long lobbied for Bacon to return — and, if possible, attend the spring prom — his visit still took them by surprise.

“It was surreal,” Raff, 18, said. “As soon as he started walking onstage and they played the ‘Footloose’ song, I started crying. I was so happy that this finally happened and all of our dreams came true in that moment. It was indescribable.”

Jenny Staheli, a Payson English teacher and student council adviser, said the school presented Bacon with two letterman jackets, with his name and the SixDegrees logo on the front and “Footloose 1984” on the back. One was for Bacon to keep; the other, which Bacon signed, will be placed in a display with the locker once the new school is built.

Staheli said a highlight of the visit was when Bacon signed her husband’s Laserdisc copy of the 1992 film “Singles,” which stars Bacon’s wife, Kyra Sedgwick.

“He saw something in this campaign and the work that these kids put in that was worthwhile,” Staheli, 50, said. “Acknowledging that and taking time out of his schedule to visit us speaks to his character. Watching these kids accomplish this is the dream of every teacher.”

Raff said Bacon told her and other student council members that he admired their commitment, particularly their work with his nonprofit, which distributes kits to low-income people that include toiletries, socks and nonperishable goods.

“This idea was originally just to get Kevin Bacon here,” Raff said, “but it turned into something much bigger by impacting other people’s lives.”

Staheli and the student council learned in January that Bacon would be coming. They kept the news a secret as Staheli worked with Bacon’s representatives to plan a grand announcement.

Payson Principal Jesse Sorenson announced on the school’s Instagram account that 600 people needed to gather in the school’s gym at 5 a.m. on March 22. Ultimately, Staheli said, around 1,300 people came, including community members.

Bacon, who was in Atlanta at the time filming the upcoming TV series “The Bondsman,” appeared via live video.

“The movie and Payson High School was a big part of my life and I’ve been amazed at the work that all of you have been putting into this with the musical and the flash mobs and the re-creations,” Bacon told the crowd. “It hasn’t gone unnoticed by me.”

Bacon called the school’s work with SixDegrees.org “inspirational” and, after a pause, delivered the news that students hoped to hear: “I’m gonna come. I gotta come.”

The gym erupted in cheers.

Nick Dansie, Payson’s senior class president, said it was rewarding to know that Bacon followed the campaign’s work that paid off in his visit.

“We’d been up so early and the day just lasted forever,” Dansie, 19, said. “It just felt like a party day after that. Everybody wanted to be a part of the prom of the year.”

Bacon said he was “tickled” by the reaction and called the students who gave him a tour “inspiring and passionate.”

“The fact that people maybe two generations later appreciate the movie and find something they can relate to is really staggering,” Bacon said. “There was a kid who said, ‘My grandfather was here when you were doing the movie!’ I was like ‘Whoa, your grandfather?’”

‘It seemed impossible’

In the film, Bacon plays Chicago teenager Ren McCormack, who moves to the fictional town of Bomont, set in Payson, about an hour south of Salt Lake City. Many residents look down on dancing, and the students challenge the town’s strict morals. The film culminates in a prom that Ren puts together for the high school students.

Bacon didn’t attend this year’s prom, but he visited earlier in the day, and he also shared a video message that was played during the prom. “I want you all to have a great time, and most importantly, be good to each other,” he told the students. “And don’t forget to cut loose.” The DJ then played the film’s final dance number as students did the dance from its climactic scene.

Student say they’ll remember Bacon’s visit long after graduating.

“It’s something we’ll tell our kids in 20 or 50 years from now,” Dansie said. “Being able to say we got Kevin Bacon to come back is pretty cool.”

Raff called the campaign’s work a “game changer” for the school and said it instilled in students the confidence that they can accomplish something big.

“I was so proud that we finally pulled it off,” Raff said. “There was a lot of relief. Even though it seemed impossible, it came together in the best way. It made everything worthwhile.”

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Liberty University is gearing up for its 51st Commencement — projected to be one of its largest in its history — with ceremonies running from Thursday through Saturday. Approximately 10,800 graduates have registered to participate in degree ceremonies, and the university estimates about 60,000 graduates, family, and friends will flock to Liberty Mountain over the three-day period.

Last week, crews began setting up the stage and field seats in Williams Stadium for the Commencement Main Ceremony, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and featuring U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) as keynote speaker. Staff from Liberty’s Emergency Management and Community Engagement Office and Grounds Department have been setting up barricades around campus to help with traffic and create safe pedestrian walkways for the events. On Monday morning, the Registrar’s Office kicked off the week with a large planning session for the staff responsible for running all the events.

More than 29,000* degrees will be conferred at 28 individual degree presentation ceremonies set for 2 and 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. All degree ceremonies and the main ceremony will be streamed live from the  Commencement website .

The university will hold its annual Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Thomas Road Baptist Church. The ceremony honors all service members, veterans, and military spouses who have completed their degree during the 2023-24 academic year. In addition, Liberty will hold two commissioning ceremonies for Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC on Saturday.

Visitors can download a Weekend Guide to the Commencement activities and are encouraged to download the Champion Safe App (on Apple Store or Google Play ) for up-to-date information on activities and safety alerts throughout Commencement. Updates and FAQs are also available on the Commencement website and Facebook page . Additionally, information booths will set up at Williams Stadium, the Vines Center/Liberty Arena, Thomas Road Baptist Church, and the Liberty Multipurpose Center.

“It definitely can be challenging with the large numbers on campus, but I love how I’ve heard President (Dondi) Costin refer to Commencement as our Super Bowl,” said Lori Baker, Liberty’s Senior Associate Registrar for Student Services & Records and Program Manager for Commencement. “It’s our big time to celebrate why we’re here, and for our graduates it’s about celebrating that they’re finishing a major goal and moving along the path to their dreams.”

Returning this year is the Graduate Reception, set for Friday from 1-3 p.m. on the Academic Lawn. The event will be a time for graduates to meet and greet faculty, visit with students and professors from other departments, and enjoy light refreshments and fellowship with their classmates.

“We want to give our graduates more opportunities to connect with the faculty in their program during Commencement,” Baker said. “We anticipate this will be a very highly attended event.”

Tents will be set up for each school and for various campus departments, such as the Alumni Relations Office and Flames Club.

With a large majority of the graduates (more than 24,000) having earned their degrees through  Liberty University Online Programs , Baker estimates that 75 percent of the graduates attending Commencement will be visiting campus for the first time.

“This is such a great opportunity for our university and our community to show off our campus and everything it has to offer,” she said. “It’s very exciting to see a lot of these graduates and guests on campus because they are just happy to be here, see campus, and meet people face-to-face who have worked with them over the course of their time with Liberty. We want them to have a great experience while they are here.”

While on campus, guests are encouraged to take a campus tour (start at the Hancock Welcome Center), the Legacy of Faith Historic Walk around campus, and visit Lynchburg’s tallest landmark, the Freedom Tower. For those arriving early, Liberty Baseball  will be hosting Virginia Tech tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m.

Commencement festivities officially begin today (Wednesday) with a Commencement Welcome Fair from 1-5 p.m. in the Montview Alumni Ballroom, where graduates can pick up their honor or military cords, reader cards, purchase a T-shirt, and have formal regalia photos taken. The fair will continue on Thursday and Friday as graduates arrive to campus.

For the Main Ceremony, gates at William Stadium will open at 3 p.m. Friday. Metal detectors will be at all gates, and Liberty’s  clear bag policy  will be in effect.

The university has announced several road closures throughout the events. Guests should anticipate heavy traffic on Friday leading up to the Main Ceremony and between degree presentation ceremonies on Thursday and Saturday. Parking and shuttle services will be available at multiple campus locations throughout Commencement.

2024 Commencement Facts

Total Liberty University and Liberty University Online Academy Graduates –  29,359*

•   LUO Graduates – 24,217 (83%)
• Resident Graduates – 3,866 (13%)
• Online Academy Graduates – 1,276 (4%)

Degrees conferred

• Associates – 1,279
• Bachelors – 11,471
• Certificates – 2,274
• Masters – 10,054
• Juris Doctorate – 111
• Osteopathic Medicine – 146
• Doctoral – 2,967
• High School Diploma – 1,276
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Arts in Executive Leadership
• Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership
• Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education
• Business Administration: Finance
• Biomedical Sciences
• Juris Doctorate

Top states represented by graduates: Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, California, Tennessee

Top countries represented by graduates: United States, Canada, Korea, Germany, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Japan, China, Bermuda, Nigeria

Military graduates

• Military – 6,066
• Military Spouse Only – 2,536
• Active Duty – 2,162

Family pairs

• Married – 25 pairs
• Parent/Child – 69 pairs
• Siblings – 186 pairs
• Twins – 22 pairs
• 4,094 with a perfect 4.0 GPA
• 5,770 graduating with honors

Top 5 degree programs

• Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies
• Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Bachelor of Science: Psychology
• Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

Average age: 35

Oldest graduate: 81, earning a graduate degree in aeronautics

Youngest graduates: Liberty has two graduates who are 15, one earning an associate’s and one earning a bachelor’s degree

Male/female ratio: Male: 40%, Female: 60%

*All data reported is based on preliminary numbers for the 2023-24 academic year.

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A fter a disappointing 14-18 season, the Arizona State Sun Devils and head coach Bobby Hurley have been hard at work trying to replenish a roster that lost seven players to the transfer portal, including guards Frankie Collins and Jamiya Neal.

On Monday, they added the highest-ranked recruit in school history with five-star center Jayden Quaintance announcing his commitment after getting his release from his National Letter of Intent from the University of Kentucky.

At 6-foot-9 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, Quaintance is the second-best center in the 2024 class and is still only 16 years old, which makes him ineligible for the 2025 NBA Draft.

He will spend at least two years in college, which is a big boost for the Sun Devils, who hope to get back to their winning ways.

Quaintance made his official visit to Arizona State on April 26 and committed just three days later. 

"We went out on the visit and it was right. Arizona State has a former teammate of Jayden's from Dream City Christian where he played as a freshman and Jayden is really familiar with the state of Arizona, so it all just worked out," Quaintance's father said in an interview with 247Sports .

Quaintance wasn't the only good news the Sun Devils received on Monday, as guard Adam Miller is reportedly using his additional year of eligibility and will return to Arizona State.

Quaintance and Miller will be joined by transfer guards BJ Freeman, Austin Nunez, Alston Miller and forward Basheer Jihad.

Four-star high school recruit forwards Amier Ali and Sammie Yeanay and three-star forward Jaden Smith and guard Bo Aldridge round out a loaded 2024 class as the Sun Devils enter their first season in the Big 12 conference.  

With Hurley exploring ways to bring visibility to the men's basketball program , 2024 has a chance to be a special season for the Sun Devils after finishing with losing records in three of the last four years.

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