Self-guided visits for learning groups
The Design Museum welcomes schools, colleges and universities for self-guided visits of its exhibitions.
Group visits to 'Barbie: The Exhibition' and 'The World of Tim Burton':
– You can book up to 45 students and 5 tutors via the booking link below.
– Slots are available Monday through Thursday, term time only, at 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 13:00. Excluding the first and last two weeks of the exhibition run.
– A minimum of 5 group student tickets are required
DESIGNER MAKER USER Collection Display:
– Visits to our permanent display, Designer Maker User, are free. However, Learning groups must still book ahead, which can be done through the link below
– You can book up to 34 students and 4 tutors via the booking link below
– A minimum of 5 group student tickets are required
– Slots are available Monday through Friday, every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 15:30.
Self-guided visits to temporary exhibitions cost:
• £3 per student in primary, secondary, further education and college
• £5 for students in university and higher education, including overseas students.
Teachers and tutors are free at a ratio of 1:10 students. Any additional teachers will be charged the £8 Teacher ticket rate.
To cancel a paid self-guided visit, please bookings@designmuseum.org within 28 days/20 working days prior to the date of your visit.
We want all our visitors to have the best possible experience in the museum. Please book ahead of your visit, and ensure that you bring at least 1 adult per 10 students – note that we offer complimentary Teacher tickets to facilitate this, and if you do not fulfil this ratio admission will be refused.
Teachers, TAs, tutors and parents/guardians are to remain responsible for behaviour management and safeguarding, and should accompany students at all times in the building. Our staff are here to help all visitors stay safe and comfortable, so please listen to them.
Ahead of your visit, please remind students of the behaviour we expect in a museum:
• Objects and exhibits in the galleries are not to be touched unless the label or a Visitor Experience Assistant invites you to do so.
• The museum is a place for walking, not running – feel free to run outside in Holland Park.
• We welcome discussion, but not shouting.
• Sketching is encouraged, but please do not bring any wet materials into the galleries.
• No food or drink (unless in a closed container e.g. a bottle) is allowed in the galleries at any time.
• A maximum of 10 students are allowed in the Design Museum Shop at a time, and they must be supervised by at least one teacher.
Background image by Art Fund © Hydar Dewachi 2024 for the Design Museum
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