The Postal Museum London

What makes us a great choice for education

The Postal Museum delivers an award-winning learning experience for your school.

Looking for inspiration to bring learning to life across the curriculum, with links to Maths, Literacy and Science? We’ve got you sorted!

Museum visits and virtual sessions create participatory experiences for your students to learn together and develop the skills needed to be confident communicators.

Communication in the Classroom

Teachers can download free digital resources including teachers’ notes, activities, and interactive PowerPoints.

Accreditation and Awards

The Postal Museum was awarded Kids in Museums Accessible Museum of the Year, 2021.

Our school programmes have been awarded the Sandford award for learning. 

What is typically included on our school trips

A typical visit to The Postal Museum lasts between 2 and 4 hours. 

Schools can make a day of it with a Postal Package:

• Take part in an interactive session.
• Ride the Mail Rail train and follow a trail through the Mail Rail depot.
• Learn through play in Sorted! The Postal Play Space (aged 8 and under).
• Explore our Exhibition Galleries.
• Stay for lunch.

Group Sizes Catered For

In Spring and Summer term 2022:

Schools can book for 1, 2 or 3 classes of up to 35 students on Tuesdays. 1 or 2 classes on Wednesdays.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

Teachers will receive a Welcome letter with information to support their visit including risk assessment and class itineraries.

The Postal Museum provides free digital learning resources including videos, games, teachers’ notes, activity ideas, and PowerPoints. 

Learning resources support interactive sessions at the museum and virtual sessions in the classroom and are available for teachers across the UK to download and use in their teaching. 

Learning resources support different curriculum subjects with activities for different key stages.

https://www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/schools/learning-resources/

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Schools are encouraged to photograph their visit and share their photos with us on social media - @thepostalmuseum. 

Flash photography is restricted in the exhibition galleries and Mail Rail ride. 

Risk Assessment Details

Teachers will be sent a Welcome letter and risk assessment guidance as part of the booking information.  

The lead teacher and an additional adult per class can request a free planning visit. 

Education Officer Information

School visits are delivered by a team of experienced learning facilitators, supported by Schools volunteers. 

Schools must request visits online https://www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/schools/ 

Pricing Information

Museum visit costs are per class of 20 – 35 students and prices include up to 10 adults. The price depends on activities booked.

For detailed pricing information visit https://www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/schools/

First Aid Information

The Postal Museum has designated first aiders. Schools are responsible for bringing and administering medication and can request additional support at the point of booking.

There are First Aid rooms, Changing Space room, and accessible toilets in The Postal Museum and Mail Rail.

Available Facilities

The Postal Museum is in two buildings, separated by a road with a zebra crossing. 

The Postal Museum facilities: 

• Welcome Space, Exhibition Galleries, shop, café, and accessible toilets.
• Learning Space for interactive sessions, lunchroom (Prayer room,) and lockable bag and coat cupboards.
• Outdoor Courtyard for schools to eat lunch on sunny days.

Mail Rail 

• Welcome Space, shop, first aid room, and entrance to Sorted! 
• Mail Rail ride, accessible Mail Rail show and exhibition, changing places room Accessible disabled toilets are below ground and accessed by stairs or lift. 

Sorted!

• Accessible toilets and bench seating to consume snacks and drinks. 

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

The Postal Museum and Mail Rail are fully wheelchair accessible. Large print guides are available for our exhibitions. Both exhibitions have a hearing induction loop. 

Sorted! is accessible for children with physical disabilities apart from the upper deck of the sorting office play area where students may need additional support. 

A Changing Places room is available in Mail Rail with changing facilities, a toilet, bed, and hoist.

Mail Rail Film is available for visitors who would prefer not to ride Mail Rail for access reasons. 

Opening Hours & Information

Spring and Summer term 2022  

Museum visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Virtual sessions on Thursdays.

Autumn term 2022 bookings open after Easter holidays.

For up-to-date information about school opening dates and hours, please check The Postal Museum website.

Testimonials

What schools say about us:

https://www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/schools/first-class-for-schools/