Self-guided school trips

Fully booked for May, June and July

Please note that we are fully booked for self-guided visits for the rest of this school year. Bookings are open for September onwards.

You and your class can discover over 4.5 billion years of natural history as you explore the Museum.

Gallery highlights include:

  • Volcanoes and earthquakes
  • Dinosaurs, fossils, and ancient marine reptiles
  • Glittering gemstones and minerals
  • Mammals, birds and human evolution

We have free downloadable activity guides for selected galleries and a dedicated bookable lunch space.

You can find out more on our Getting ready for your school visit page.

We also offer schools discounted tickets for our exhibitions.

How to book a self-led visit

All visits must be prebooked.

To make a booking, please read our essential information page, then fill in the online form.

Bookings are currently available up to December 2024, in term time.

Workshops, shows, tours and talks

Your class can enjoy a hands-on learning opportunity in our workshops, or have fun in our amazing and captivating shows.

Ticket prices are £3/child.