We welcome school and home learning visits to the museum and offer experiences that suit the needs and interests of your group.
Education group visits must be booked in advance, and we recommend getting in touch early, especially if you would like a tailored tour.
We have an education guide for schools and home Education groups describing how we support learning and the National Curriculum
Access
We offer step-free access via our lift, as well as accessible toilets and resources for a variety of additional needs
Booking
To book use the form at the bottom of the page
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Choose a visit type
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Let us know the theme for your guided tour
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Propose a date and time
We'll get back to you to discuss the details of your visit.
Popular themes include:
Brunel’s Railway, War Stories, Conserving history, Changing Times, SHTEM
You can also visit St Leonard's Tower (summer only).
Please note that visits to the museum are free. However, there may be a charge for workshops and outreach activities.
Safeguarding, supervision and behaviour
Newton Abbot Museum is a public building, open to all. We ask that adult group leaders remain with their pupils at all times to ensure their safety, wellbeing and appropriate behaviour.
Supervision ratios
We ask for the following minimum ratios of responsible adults to students:
- Foundation stage – 1:3
- Key Stage 1 – 1:6
- Key Stage 2 – 1:6
- Key Stage 3 – 1:10
- Key Stage 4 – 1:15
- Post-16 (AS/A2) – 1:15
- Over-18s – 1 responsible adult per group
- SEND – 1:5
Risk assessments
We recommend that teachers or group leaders visit the museum in advance to carry out a risk assessment. If you would like guidance or information to help you complete this, please contact us directly.
Outreach
As well as welcoming schools to the museum, our Community Outreach Officer may be able to visit your school. Charges may apply for outreach sessions – please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Resources
A variety of downloadable worksheets and activity packs are available to support your visit. You can access them from our resources page.
Please note that teachers and accompanying adults are responsible for the health and safety of their group and should always remain with pupils while in Newton’s Place and during any emergency evacuations.
School Visit Booking Form
Fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in touch.
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