Visit
The museum is ideal for clubs, societies, and organisations looking for an interesting and unusual place to visit at moderate cost. Our group admission charges, for groups of 10 people or more, are even better value for money than our normal charges.
Groups of at least 10 people paying enjoy a discount on admission charges. The group prices are:
Children are those aged 5-15 inclusive. Seniors are those aged 60 and over.
For groups of 25 or more paying adults, one organiser is admitted free of charge.
For groups of children, one supervising adult is admitted free for every 10 paying children
Group admission charges are paid by the organiser on behalf of everyone in the group, not individually.
For groups we will usually be able to offer additional benefits, depending on your exact requirements. For example
Coaches can drop off passengers right outside our front door in New Wharf Road. The nearest on-street coach meters can be fould by following this link to coach parking places on the TfL website. If your driver has a mobile phone we can call him or her when you are ready to be collected.
We welcome groups of disabled visitors. We will try whenever possible to make special arrangements for extra help to groups of disabled people. For example, a handling collection can be made available to groups of visually impaired people. Please let us know about your particular needs.
Please be sure to book in advance. You can book in advance by e-mail - or make an enquiry. Please give your name, address, and telephone number, as well as your e-mail address, and fax number if you have one. Please let us know the number of people, whether adults, children, Senior Citizens etc., and the time and date on which you would like to visit. If you have any additional requirements (e.g. refreshments) please let us know either when booking or, if booking well in advance, nearer the time.
In planning your day, you should allow a minimum of an hour for a short visit. Most groups will find two hours is an ample time to spend, depending on how long they want to browse in the shop.
The museum has ladies and gents toilets which are very modern, with hot water soap, paper towels and hot air hand drying machines always available. There is a toilet near the entrance suitable for wheelchair users and the mobility impaired. This also has a baby changing facility.
Browsing in the shop is enjoyed by many groups of visitors and we are well stocked with books and gifts to suit every pocket and purse and for all ages.
A boat trip in conjunction with a museum visit is an ideal way to really experience the atmosphere of the Regent's Canal and view the buildings and sights of the canal from the water. The museum has it's own mooring on the canal, right next to our back door. There are two types of boat which can be hired:
Your itinerary could be an out-and-back trip from the museum, either to Camden or to Islington through the long Islington Tunnel, a fascinating experience. Alternatively your boat trip could be a one-way journey before or after your visit to the museum. Your boat can drop you near public transport or a place where your coach can collect you.
If you do not have enough people in your group for a private boat charter, you can book places on one of the regular passenger boats which run between Camden and Little Venice. To get to Camden, from the museum, either:
If it all seems complicated, don't worry, our friendly staff will help you organise it all.
The King's Cross area offers more for the visitor than you might have thought! If you are looking for an additional attraction close by, why not consider one of the following:
The museum can provide tea and coffee and we sell canned soft drinks and ice creams in the museum shop. The charge per person for tea/coffee/biscuits is £1 (including VAT), payable by the organiser on behalf of the whole group. The charge is calculated on the number of people in the group - not the number who want tea or coffee. Tea/coffee for groups must be requested in advance.
There are many public houses near the museum. Most of these offer food at lunchtime. In addition there are several smaller cafes selling simple hot meals at sensible prices. However most of these would not have space for a larger group. Around King's Cross there are a number of burger bars and other fast food outlets. There are several reasonably priced sandwich bars within a short walking distance and there are several good restaurants. It is possible to arrange for a buffet lunch to be delivered by a caterer to the museum so that a group can have lunch in the museum. In fine weather groups often like to eat outside. However the group organiser will need to book and pay for the lunch delivery directly with the supplier.
Alcoholic drinks are not permitted during normal opening hours. Events with alcohol are considered to be private functions. Please see our venue hire sub-site for information about our function hire services.
These are just examples - you can plan your day to suit your group:
