Group visits are a great way to discover the collections and spaces of Sir John Soane's Museum. On this page, you'll find information on visiting the Museum as a group, including group tours and visits for schools and universities.
Group Visits for Universities
Groups of 8 - 15 people from Universities are very welcome to visit the Soane Museum.
Booking is essential. Group visit slots are available only on Fridays at 11:00, 14:00, and 15:30. Visits are charged at £120 for up to 15, and must be booked online.
Please note that external guides are not permitted inside the Museum. You can however request an introductory talk by one of our expert guides for an additional £75. This can be done at time of booking.
Book your group visit here, or send your enquiry to our Head of Operations Markand Patel via mpatel@soane.org.uk.
Higher Education groups
We may be able to offer alternative times for Higher Education groups if the group booking slots are not a possibility for your timetable. These are subject to availability and the same admin fee of £75 for up to 8 and £120 for up to 15 people. For enquiries, please contact mpatel@soane.org.uk.
Higher Education groups can pre-arrange teaching sessions in the Museum's research library as part of their group visit. These can be pre-arranged on available Friday afternoons any time between 14:00 and 17:00. To arrange a library session, book a group visit, and then email Frances Sands, Curator of Drawings and Books, at fsands@soane.org.uk in order to discuss the feasibility and content of the session. Library group numbers are limited to 12. Visits are charged at £75 for up to 8 and £120 for up to 12 and must be booked online.
Private Tours
Groups can book private tours of the Museum, with exclusive access to one of our expert guides.
Private tours can be booked during opening hours, or in the morning or evening when the Museum is closed to the public.
Find out more about Private Tours
Schools
The Museum runs visits and activities for school groups across Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and beyond. To find out more, visit our Schools page or email our Learning Team at education@soane.org.uk.
Highlights Tour
Groups of less than 6 people can book onto one of our public, guided Highlights Tours.
Led by one of the Museum's expert guides, Highlights Tours take visitors on a journey through the Museum and uncover the stories behind its treasures, including the Picture Room, and the Egyptian Sarcophagus of Seti I.
Highlights Tours have a capacity of 15 visitors and are very popular. This means availability might be limited. Visit the tours page to check availability and book. Tickets are £25 per person.