A Great Day Out in Herts | British Schools Museum

Opening times

The Museum is now closed for our winter maintenance programme. We re-open on the 15th of February 2019.

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Museum & tour

Adult £5.50
Child (5 -17) £3.00
Under 5’s FREE

Group discounts available
Getting here

British Schools Museum
41/42 Queen Street
Hitchin SG4 9TS

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DID YOU KNOW?

We’re home to the last Monitorial Schoolroom in the world.

Why not plan your visit?

Upcoming events View All

Victorian Lessons
3rd March 14:30 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 16:00

Join us for a Victorian Lesson in our Gallery classroom.

Included in admission fee
Walking tour of Hitchin
8th March 10:30 - 12:00

Walking Tour of HitchinThe British School and the People of…

£5.00
Cake & Craft Stall
27th April 09:00 - 13:00

Come and see us in Hitchin market square to sample…

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

1880 Gallery Lesson

Pupils and their accompanying adults will be transported back in time to 1880 in this role-play session that takes place in our original Victorian Gallery classroom.

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We’ve just had our Christmas volunteers party - another one by Yvonne, our Herts Association of Museums 2018 Heritage Hero! Including the legendary fishing game - much harder after a full meal and glass of wine!

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While at the Museum’s Christmas Fair don’t forget to visit the Headmaster’s House - Mr Fitch’s kids have made a right mess!

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If you are in Hitchin enjoying the festive feels this Saturday, be sure to pop into the Museum for our Victorian Christmas Fair. FREE entry. britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk/discover/whats…

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