Schools Learning
Our school workshops bring learning to life! Join us for a session of hands-on activities inspired by our collections, led by our Learning Officer.
You must book a school group visit in advance, whether you’re visiting independently or booking a workshop. You’ll receive a detailed information pack to plan your visit.
All our workshop sessions can be tailored to different key stages and individual SEND group requirements. Please contact us to discuss your group’s needs.
Book your workshop today using our booking form
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do workshops cost?
One hour workshops at Folkestone Museum cost £100.
Two hour workshops, which include further hands-on and creative activities, cost £165.
If your school group is smaller than 15 pupils, please contact the museum to discuss pricing options.
Do you offer discounts for multiple bookings?
Our schools membership programme gives teachers the best value for money. Block book every class in your school into workshops at Folkestone Museum and you’ll receive 25% off the entire price! Visits must be booked together, but sessions can take place at any time during the school year.
The scheme also includes one free loan box per term (subject to availability).
When are workshops held?
Workshops at Folkestone Museum are held from Tuesday to Thursday, between 10am and 3pm. If these timings don’t work for your school group, please contact us to discuss how we can help.
Do you offer any additional resources?
You can use our Learn With Objects website to support
your school visit. It includes ideas for activities, object investigation, and other
resources to aid your lesson planning. Use it as a pre-visit primer or to
inspire project work after your workshop.
How do I book?
To book your workshop(s), fill in our booking form and return it to the museum by email.
Terms and Conditions
We can accommodate a maximum of 33 children per workshop. Schools must provide a minimum ratio of one adult per six children for Key Stage 1-2 students, and one adult per fifteen children for Key Stage 3-4 students.
If you wish to cancel a booked workshop, please contact the museum. We charge cancellation fees depending on when you contact us.
14 days or less from the date of the workshop: full workshop cost is payable.
15-30 days before the date of the workshop: 50% of full workshop cost is payable.
More than 30 days before the date of the workshop: no charge.