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 able to offer sessions on a Saturday – limited availability. Advanced booking required. Please note we are not able to run these session if family or school events are taking place.
The range of options for group visits for children include:
Visit
Details
Cost
Duration
Visit:Facilitated visit only
Details:This includes trail sheets and use of our ipad tours (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. Up to 2 hours (Time; 10am-12pm) (adult ration 1:6) Min 15 children
Cost:£60 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to two hours
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 and use of our ipad tours (advance notice of your requirements and theme needed) and use of a room for lunch. Up to 2 hours. (Time; 10.30am -12.30pm) (adult ratio 1:6) Min 15 children
Cost:£80 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to 2 hours
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, trail sheets and use of i-pads. (up to 2.5 hours total) (Time; 10am-12.30pm) (adult ratio 1:6) Min 15 children
Cost:£90 for up to 25 children
Duration:Up to 2.5 hours
Visit:Facilitated workshop 2
Details:Option 2; workshop and craft session (approx. 90 min) Includes use of a lunch room, trail sheets and use of i-pads. (up to 3 hours total) (Time; 10am-1pm) Min 15 children
Cost:£150 for up to 25 children
Duration:up to 3 hours
To book a group visit for children and take advantage of our fun workshops, simply email museumeducation@maidstone.gov.uk to find out more.