Self-Guided Student Visits

Explore the Museum at your own pace

We welcome all groups to the Museum, including universities, primary and secondary schools, home-school groups, tour groups, and overseas students. 

Plan Your Visit

Self-guided visits include access to our permanent Time Tunnel and any temporary exhibitions (subject to availability). All student group visits must be booked in advance to guarantee your preferred slot. To help you plan your visit, please visit our Key Information page.

Visit Duration

45 minutes - 1 hour

We recommend around one hour for your self-guided visit, which includes access to our permanent exhibition, the Time Tunnel, plus temporary exhibitions subject to availability.

Self-Guided Trails and Worksheets

Free to download

To help your students get the most out of their visit, we recommend you explore our range of curriculum-linked Self-Guided trails available to download and print ahead of your visit.

Prices

Our exclusive group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Discounts are available for Pupil Premium students, local schools, SEND groups, and community groups. 

Introductory Talks

Explore the relationships between manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, and how these have been influenced by technological and social evolution. Book an introductory talk about the history of the Museum and our consumer society. 

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Free Downlodable Worksheets

For self-guided student visits, we recommend students are given a task or activity to increase engagement with the exhibits. 

Free topical worksheets and pre-sessional lessons are available on our website to help guide your visit. If using worksheets, please print and bring as many copies as needed for your group.

We also have resources and worksheets available in translation, covering a range of languages including Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese. 

You can also find additional information and audio guides on the Bloomberg Connects app.

Translated Self-Guided Worksheets