British Schools Museum

We are delighted to welcome you to the British Schools Museum for this year’s Heritage Open Day on the weekend of September 13th-15th. The theme for 2024 is ‘Routes, Networks, and Connections’. We’ll explore how children in the past learned about their world, showcasing items they left behind—from schoolwork to games, toys to needlework. We'll also delve into what they meant to the children and their understanding of a world very different from today's.

Additionally, we’ll display transcripts of entry records from the Hitchin British School, allowing those with local ancestors to trace their family’s origins and subsequent journeys.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Saturday 14 September:

10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Sunday 15 September:

10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Location & directions

41 Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9TS

Contact on day:

Emma Calver

Telephone number:

+441462420144

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is wheelchair access to the Monitorial classroom leading through to Edwardian and WWII classrooms. Access to the Victorian Classroom is limited by steps. The Headmaster's house has a step to access the ground floor, access to the first floor of the Headmaster's house is by stairs only. We have a family friendly play cafe and outdoor area.

Additional information

Entrance includes tour of the museum.

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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