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Museum Opening times
Opening timesThe museum is now closed for the winter period and will reopen on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Theatre shows continue throughout the winter season and are not affected by the museum closure.
Our usual Museum opening hours 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.
If you would like to volunteer some time to help this historic Hitchin landmark, particularly in guiding visitors at the weekends, please do get in touch!
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Cafe opening times
Café @ the Museum remains open during the winter period, with a few changes to hours.
Closed
24 to 28 December
31 December to 2 JanuaryThe café is open on 29 and 30 December and open as normal from 3 January onwards.
Monday 9:00am - 12:30pm (SEND playgroup 1pm - 2:30pm)
Tuesday to Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 3:30pm
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Museum
View directionsBritish Schools Museum Prices
Adults £6.50
Children over 5 £6.50 (includes craft activity)
Children under 5 Free
Carers Free
Getting Here
British Schools Museum
41/42 Queen Street
Hitchin SG4 9TS
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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