Schools, Clubs and Educational Visits.
The Museum, apart from being a fun place to visit, is also an educational resource where ‘hands on’ experience can reinforce classroom learning illustrating not only the history of railways but also how they affected the social history of the country and changed the way many peoples lives.
Tours are designed around the age of pupils. These are offered on Wednesdays when most volunteers are available.
See Explore the Museum and History of EARM
“Early years” visits are of a “Showover” nature, where less detailed information is given.
As a condition of booking groups are asked to arrive with some pre-arranged element, this can be delivered in our classroom.
Years 4 to 6 will have a tour guide assigned, who will be able to deliver greater educational content. It would be useful if these groups can easily be divided into groups of 15 on arrival. Greater access may then be possible to more operational areas.
Guides stay and assist learning for the duration of the visit.
Please see below a downloadable list of some of the topics our volunteers can cover during your visit.
SCHOOL VISIT COSTS
School parties are charged by size at the following rates:
Up to 32 – £155.00
Up to 45 – £200.00
Up to 60 – £275.00
Bespoke pricing for smaller groups – please email information@earm.co.uk for further details.
Teachers and TA’s free of charge. Other adults charged at standard entry price.
As a bonus, each visiting child will receive a complimentary child ticket to return on any other non-event day for free.
CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
Do you run a club?
The East Anglian Railway Museum has plenty of space for clubs and youth groups of any sort, from biking clubs and classic cars through to cubs, scouts and beavers looking for a bit of space to earn their activity badges.
We have rooms available, which are ideal for use as class rooms or meeting rooms, and can include a tour of the Museum and a basic catering or a packed lunch too.
There is also a field adjacent to the meeting rooms that is suitable for all manner of activities, from classic car shows to sporting events.