Schools
A Trip to the Seaside Teaching Session
School groups can explore the museum's national collection as part of a free General Visit or book into a wide variety of Teaching Sessions - designed with the National Curriculum and QCA requirements in mind.
Booking Teaching Sessions and General Visits
To make a booking please download and complete the School Bookings Request Form below and email it to mocbookings@vam.ac.uk
Please ensure you read the School Bookings Guidelines (located at the bottom of the form) before completing.
Download School Bookings Request Form
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Bookings can also be taken over the telephone. To make a booking call 020 8983 5205. If you are having problems downloading the form or have any other Schools enquries please call 020 8983 5205 or email mocbookings@vam.ac.uk
We look forward to welcoming you!
Teaching Sessions
Our team of educators are experienced in delivering sessions which have been designed with the National Curriculum and QCA requirements in mind...
General Visits
Schools and colleges can enjoy a free General Visit to the museum. Children and students can explore the new Creativity and Moving Toys galleries (developed to support the National Curriculum) and in the Upper Galleries, explore the history of childhood.
School Bookings Request Form
To book a Teaching Session or General Visit please download and complete the School Bookings Request Form. Please familiarise yourself with the School Bookings Guidelines (located at the bottom of the form) before completing...
Inset
Inset sessions are aimed at helping teachers and adult helpers prepare for their school visit. The session includes a tour of the museum, activity suggestions and time to explore our resources.
Resources for Teachers
Hints, tips and things to make and do before, during and after your visit...
SEN
The museum has two designated Resource Packs - 'Moving Toys' and 'Clothes' - for visiting SEN groups and also holds regular days exclusively for Special Needs schools, enabling them to visit when the museum is quieter than usual.
Virtual Tour
Explore the building without leaving your front door! Get an exclusive taste of our galleries and displays and learn a bit more about some of the exciting objects in our collection...
