School and group visits

What we do
The RNLI Grace Darling Museum offers a fun learning environment for all ages, with a dedicated Learning Officer and an exciting programme of workshops. Schools and groups can come on a general visit which is self led or book a workshop/talk with the Learning Officer. View the full list of our workshops.

Teachers' pack available to download.

Outreach
The museum also offers outreach sessions which bring Grace Darling or the RNLI into the classroom with costumes and objects (donations welcomed).Outreach talks to adult groups are also available.

Booking
Booking is essential even for general visits especially in May, June and July as the museum gets very busy at this time. To book please call the museum on 01668 214910 or email the museum.

Opening times
October-Easter Tuesday-Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm 
  (last entry 3:30pm)
Easter-October Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm 
  (last entry 4:15pm)

Admission
Admission is free with a suggested donation of £1 per head. If you are booking more than one type of session, we ask for a donation of £1 per child per session.

Toilets
The museum does not have toilet facilities. Public toilets are available in the village a short walk from the museum (20p charge).

Car parking
Parking is available at the main car park opposite the Castle. Coaches can drop passengers outside the museum before parking.

Inspection visits
Inspection visits are welcomed for teachers to view the museum beforehand. Information to help with risk assessment is available in our downloadable teachers' pack. If you need assistance or for a hard copy of the teachers pack please email the museum.