VISITING AS A GROUP
Discover Britain's oldest public museum, founded in 1683 and one of Oxford's must-see attractions.
Whether you're planning a cultural day out, a special interest visit, a coach tour, school trip or an exclusive private event, we'll help you create the right experience for your group.
We welcome all group visits but require all groups to book in advance. View the options below to find out more.
We welcome coach operators, travel trade partners, adult groups, language schools, summer schools and other organised groups to the Museum.
Advance booking is required for all organised groups, including self-guided visits. We require all organised groups of more than 10 people to book at least two weeks in advance.
We offer self-guided visits, expert-led tours, rooftop dining and exclusive out-of-hours experiences. If you're looking for something different then we can create a bespoke package tailored to your group's interests.
Our Adult Group & Travel Trade Offers
Book a Self-Guided Group Visit
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Visit our Adult Group & Travel Trade page to discover our full range of self-guided and guided offers.
You can also contact us by email to make an enquiry or to organise your experience.
Travel Trade, please email traveltrade@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
All other groups, please email groups@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
If you wish to bring a group and are enquiring from a University or HEI, please visit our Academic Engagement Opportunities page.
When to book
Our taught gallery sessions book quickly and we advise booking at least three months ahead.
We need a minimum of 28 days to organise a taught session or a self-guided visit.
How to book
Contact us using our online booking forms for PRIMARY and SECONDARY enquiries.
We will confirm all bookings within seven working days, provided we have availability on your requested dates. If we do not have availability on your requested dates, we will contact you to discuss alternative dates.
W/e will send a confirmation email and an invoice will be sent from the University within 30 days of your trip.
IMPORTANT: If you cancel more than 40 days before the date of your visit you will receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 40 days before the date of your visit you will be invoiced for the full amount.
Useful documents to help you plan a Museum visit
Cost of sessions booked for September 2025 onwards
Oxford University Museums charge for taught learning sessions. All sessions are facilitated by our expert learning staff and the income realised helps sustain the Museums’ award winning schools’ service.
|
Session |
Max Student Numbers |
Charge |
| Primary school 1 hour online session (EY, KS1, KS2) | 1 class | £100 |
| Primary school gallery activity at Museum (EY, KS1, KS2) | 32 | £150 |
| Secondary school 1 hour online session (KS3, KS4, KS5) | 1 class | £100 |
| Sketchbook introduction to the Museum for secondary art groups (30 minutes) | 32 | £60 |
| Learning from Objects for secondary school groups (30 minutes) | 32 | £60 |
| Secondary school taught session at Museum (KS3, KS4, KS5) | 32 | £150 |
| Bespoke school sessions and programmes on-site or online | Flexible | Contact us for more information |
| Self guided UK groups | Up to 2 classes but may be some flexibility | Free, but must book |
| Temporary exhibitions | 15 - 20 students plus 2 accompanying adults per session | £5 per person. Booking essential through Box Office |
| Lunch room | 32 | £30 |
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All prices are exempt of VAT
PLEASE NOTE:
Some groups may be exempt from charges. Currently this applies to State funded Special Schools and UK schools taking part in University access and outreach programmes.
We offer FREE admission to our temporary exhibitions for special schools. Booking essential.
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