Schools Manchester Museum
Self-Led Full Day Visits: 2026-2027
Self-Led Full Day Visits: 2026-2027
VAT included on this product is £0
Please book here for classes of 13-35 students to visit Manchester Museum for a full day.
For a shorter visit, please use our afternoon booking form instead (afternoon slots start from 1.30pm, when galleries are less busy).
For a small group (12 students or fewer), please use the small groups booking form instead.
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:
12th October onwards: Disruption in the Vivarium as animals are removed ahead of the Vivarium redisplay.
1st November 2026 until 16th May 2027: The Vivarium will be closed for redisplay and during this period there will be no step-free access to Nature’s Library. Please contact school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk to discuss alternative arrangements.
16-19 March & 20-23 April 2027: Fossils and Dinosaurs Galleries will be closed. You will be provided with an alternative timetable for your self-guided time during your visit.
16th March to 25th April 2027: Stan the T. rex will not be on display in the Fossils Gallery (April the Tenontosaurus will still be in the Dinosaur Gallery).
Which Timetable should I choose?
We have four different timetables available to book:
- All timetables assume an arrival time of 10.00am and departure at 2.00pm.
- All include a 30-minute lunch break in our public Picnic Area.
- Timetables 1 and 2 focus more on the human history areas of the museum, including the Archaeology and Egypt and Sudan galleries.
- Timetable 3 focuses more on the natural science areas of the museum.
- Timetable 4 offers a more balanced mix across the museum.
- If you are bringing one class for the day, Timetable 4 is likely to have the best availability.
- If you wish to bring three classes on the same day, please book Timetables 1, 2, and 3. Please note that availability for these timetables is limited.
- Changes to timetables can be requested after booking, and we will endeavour to accommodate requests where possible.
- A Big Question package can be added for free to any timetable.
- Please note that timetables includes time in the Ancient Egypt & Sudan Gallery, and from mid-September onwards there will be no mummified remains of people on display.
What else do I need to know?
- The minimum adult to pupil ratios (excluding adults providing 1:1 support) that we recommend for school visits are: 1:6 for Early Years & KS1; 1:8 for KS2; and 1:15 for KS3, KS4 & Post-16.
- Your visit is likely to include seeing taxidermied (deceased) animals. Supporting pre-visit resources will be provided.
- A Hazard ID list and our Risk Assessments are provided when you make your booking.
How do I book?
Please select the timetable you want to book, then click the ‘Book now’ button to check availability.
If there is availability, please follow the instructions to complete the booking.
If you wish to book multiple dates, or multiple classes on the same date, please check the availability first for each selection and then create separate bookings for each selection.
You may find these instructional videos helpful: How to check availability, How to Book a School Visit, & How to book multiple classes, but please get in touch via email (school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk) or phone on 07342 062 490 if you’re having trouble.
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