FAQs

£190 per class.

Yes, and schools are very welcome to use it on their visit.

Of course, just give us a call on 0208 980 6405 or email schools@raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk to arrange a time.

We are generally here Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

If you are coming on public transport, we are closest to Mile End tube station and Limehouse DLR station. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from either. Please see our Directions page for more information.

If you are coming by coach, we have coach bays directly outside the Museum.

Not at all, many schools come in their uniform. However, coming in costume is something we encourage as it adds an element of fun to the day and helps children get into character. They’ll be in an authentic Victorian classroom, so why not dress the part?

When your booking is made we will send you an information pack – within this are some simple, affordable costume ideas. Just think ‘Oliver Twist’! Remember, we were a ‘ragged’ school…

Please note, we do not do dressing up at the museum. However, we do have some spare costume. For example, if you arrive with 25 pupils in costume and 5 not in costume, we would be happy to kit the 5 out if they wanted. However, dressing up 30 pupils takes a considerable amount of time!

Yes we have step free access from No50 Copperfield Road.

There is a platform lift which travels from lower ground to second floor.

There is a step to the Schools’ Lunch Room.

• A lunchroom – available for the morning sessions only. There are also picnic benches opposite the Museum in Mile End Park, perfect for the summer!
• Coach parking – coach parking bays directly outside the Museum, free of charge to all visiting schools.
• Cloakroom – plenty of secure space to leave coats and bags.
• Cafe – our café is open Wednesday to Friday

The school will  be invoiced for the children’s trip fees after the visit. The invoice is payable by cheque or BACS within 14 days. We discourage schools from bringing cash on the day to pay for the children’s trip fees.

If you have pre-ordered any items from the shop, they will be added to your final invoice.

You can book by contacting us on 0208 980 6405 or by emailing schools@raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk

Please note, we tend to book up about 4 months in advance, so please call us asap to avoid disappointment!

We offer two time slots in the day…

• Morning sessions run from 10.15am to 1.15pm, including a lunch break.
• Afternoon sessions from 1.20pm to 2.40pm. The end time is flexible, please let us know if you’d like to leave earlier.

Please note: From the start of the academic year 2017/2018, the Victorian East End Kitchen will no longer be available for afternoon sessions. Afternoon sessions will run from 1.20pm to 2.40pm.

Because we run on a very tight timetable, with three classes visiting each day, we ask schools to do everything they can to help us stick to the timings!

The museum offers specially-designed SEN sessions focused on the Victorian period which explore the concept of old and new. In these sessions, led by trained staff, children will handle historical objects and costumes from both the Victorian schoolroom and home.

Please call us to discuss the requirements of your group. We work with the class teacher to ensure that the session will meet your students’ needs.

The Museum offers KS3 and KS4 pupils the opportunity to partake in the Victorian Classroom session, as well as a worksheet-based activity that explores our exhibition.

If you are a Secondary School and feel that your class would enjoy a visit to the Museum, please call us on 0208 980 6405 or email schools@raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk and we’d be more than happy to discuss the options.

Please see our Key Stage 2 programme

Please see our Key Stage 1 programme