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Schools Manchester Museum

Small group Bookings (2026-27)

Small group Bookings (2026-27)

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Please book here for small groups of 12 students or fewer to visit Manchester Museum.  

For a shorter visit, please use our afternoon booking form instead (afternoon slot start from 13.30 when galleries are less busy).

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

8th-13th September: Egypt and Sudan Gallery closed

November: There may be disruption in the Vivarium and we will be relocating our animals in preparation for the building work in December.

1st December 2026 until 30th April 2027: The Vivarium will be closed for refurbishment 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.

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).

 

We have a maximum of 3 different slots available to book on certain days:

  • All slots are based on an arrival time of 10.00 am, however, these timings can be adjusted after your booking has been confirmed.
  • All slots also include a 30-minute lunch break in our public Picnic Area. Please let us know if you do not require this.
  • A Big Question package can be added for free.  
  • Please note your visit includes time in the Ancient Egypt and Sudan Gallery, from mid-September onwards there will be no mummified remains of people on display.

 

What else do I need to know? 

  • 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? 

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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