Plan your visit
We are located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9TS
Opening times - MUSEUM
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Opening times - MUSEUM
October Half-Term Opening Hours
Friday 25th October: We will be closed as we prepare for our week of Halloween fun.
Saturday 26th October: Crafts, pumpkin carving, Haunted Headmaster's House, and Curator tours from 10:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
Sunday 27th October: Museum open to the public from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm). The museum is closed to the public in the morning, due to our sell-out Spooky Baby Ball.
Tuesday 29th October to Saturday 2nd November: We're back with Crafts, pumpkin carving, Haunted Headmaster's House, and Curator tours from 10:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
Sunday, 3rd November: Regular hours resume. Halloween decorations will remain for your enjoyment!Our standard opening hours for Museum visits are:
Friday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Saturday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Sunday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Please check our opening hours on the day of your visit.
Pre-booked tickets available or pay on entry:
Book Tickets!NB: If you wish to visit at an alternative time, please contact us to discuss on enquiries@britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk to discuss a private tour.
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Opening Times - CAFÉ
9:00 - 14:30 every weekday
10:00 - 15:30 every Saturday and Sunday
NB: The Café is usually open every day, even when the Museum is closed.
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Group Visits
If you would like to visit the Museum outside of our standard opening times, or are interested in visiting with a group of 10 or more people, please do enquire about our Group Visits:
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Admission prices
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Ticket details
Admission is £6.50 for all visitors aged 5 and over.
As a charity, all money raised go towards preserving our historic buildings and Museum collection.
You can purchase your ticket on arrival at our Entrance Desk, or book in advance using this link:
Reminder - We open for visits Friday, Saturday, Sunday. We close at 4pm but last entry is at 3pm to allow you time to look around.
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Children's Tickets
Please note that a Craft activity for children is always included in the price of their admissions ticket.
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Experience a Victorian Lesson
We can put on a Victorian Lesson just for you!Come and see what it took to be a Victorian school child. Minimum numbers 10 - contact enquiries@britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk for further details.
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Visits outside of regular opening hours:
Are you interested in visiting the Museum but cannot get here during our regular opening hours, or are interested in seeing more of our collection behind the scenes for a particular research interest?
Get in touch!
We may be able to arrange a private visit for you (other commitments allowing).
Contact us on:
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Importance notices for your visit:
Please be patient with our Victorian site!
It is VERY cold and difficult to heat in winter. We do our best, but it is always a good idea to come with an extra jumper (or two) on!
Please also note that there are 2 areas (the Gallery Classroom and Victorian Headmaster's House) are step-only access due to their age and original historic design.