• Museum Opening times

    Special Opening Hours – Christmas Craft Fair

    On Friday 21 November, the museum will close early at 12pm, with last entry at 11am, as we prepare for our Christmas Craft Fair.

    Please note that the museum will not be open for general visits on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.

    Instead, join us for our Christmas Craft Fair, open 10am to 2:30pm on both days. Entry to the craft fair is free, and everyone is welcome.

    Our usual Museum opening hours are:

    Friday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

    Saturday 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

    Sunday  10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

    Please check our opening hours on the day of your visit.

    Tickets available in advance or on the door.

    If you would like to volunteer some time to help this historic Hitchin landmark, particularly in guiding visitors at the weekends, please do get in touch!

    Opening times
  • Cafe opening times

    Monday 9:00am - 12:30pm (SEND playgroup 1pm - 2:30pm)

    Tuesday to Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm 

    Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 3:30pm 

    NB: The café is usually open every day, even when the Museum is closed.

    Café Menu

     

  • Museum

    British Schools Museum Prices

    Adults £6.50

    Children over 5 £6.50 (includes craft activity)

    Children under 5 Free

    Carers Free

    Getting Here

    British Schools Museum
    41/42 Queen Street
    Hitchin SG4 9TS

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  • What to expect

    Welcome to the last surviving Monitorial Schoolroom in the world!

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Monitorial 4

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