We aim to provide high-quality educational services for children, with our Learning Team providing enjoyable, informative visits
Group visits for children (non school groups)
Do you have a group of young people who wish to visit the museum?
This could be Cubs, Brownies, youth groups, and more.
We are offering sessions at the weekend – limited availability. Advanced booking required. Please note we are not able to run these sessions if family events are taking place.
Min 10 children, Max 25 children. Adult:Child ratio 1:6
The range of options for group visits for children include:
Visit
Details
Cost
Duration
Visit:Facilitated visit only
Details:This includes trail sheets (advance notice of your requirements needed) and use of a room for lunch. One of the Learning Team will be on hand to help with trails and for information.
Cost:£60 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to 2hours
(Time; 10.30am-12.30pm)
Visit:Facilitated handling session
Details:Handle a selection of artefacts with a member of the Learning Team to explain their history. (50 min) Plus trail sheets (advance notice of your requirements and theme needed) and use of a room for lunch.
Cost:£80 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to 2 hours
(Time; 10.30am -12.30pm)
Visit:Facilitated workshop 1
Details:Option 1; a fun and informative workshop or a craft session (up to 1 hour) Includes use of a lunch room and trail sheets.
Cost:£95 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to 2.5 hours
(Time; 10am-12.30pm)
Visit:Facilitated workshop 2
Details:Option 2; workshop and craft session (approx. 90 min) Includes use of a lunch room and trail sheets.
Cost:£150 for up to 25 children
Duration:up to 3 hours
(Time; 10am-1pm)
Visit:Self Led Visit
Details:We will email trail sheets for self photocopying ahead of time. For these visits we are unable to offer a room or team member. You are welcome to visit for this between 10am – 3.30pm on our open days (check calendar) but ask that you still book this visit.
Cost:free
Duration:set own time for visit between 10.00am and 3..30pm
To book a group visit for children and take advantage of our fun workshops, simply email museumeducation@maidstone.gov.uk to find out more.
