Bookings
Please submit your booking request by emailing the Learning Team at LearningBookings@scll.co.uk
Please include as many details as possible, including:
- School/college/group name and postcode
- Contact number and email
- Which session/Discovery Box you are enquiring about (if applicable)
- Information about year group, number of pupils (max 35 per session), number of accompanying adults (we require a minimum of 3 per class) and any other relevant information
- When you would like to visit or book (please note that Ordsall Hall can only accommodate one class per day and from January 2026 onwards we are not able to accommodate two classes on the same day at Salford Museum and Art Gallery)
- Any other questions you may have
Once you have booked, we will send you a confirmation letter via email.
More information about your visit, can be found further down this page. Click on ‘policies’ to view risk assessments and our cancellation policy.
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Getting Here
Address: Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU
Telephone: 0161 778 0800
Address: 322 Ordsall Lane, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3AN
Telephone: 0161 872 0251
Parking and Arrivals
We can provide minibus parking facilities. Minibus parking is free with a pass from the museum reception. Unfortunately we are unable to offer coach parking on site.
If you have booked a session or tour, you should aim to arrive as close to the start time as possible. We may be unable to provide the whole service if you are late. If you have any problems on the day, please phone the relevant museum and we will do our best to resolve any potential difficulties:
Salford Museum & Art Gallery 0161 778 0800
Ordsall Hall 0161 872 0251
Please don’t arrive too early as we may not be quite ready to welcome your group!
Teachers are responsible for their class at all times and must stay with the class for the whole of the session on both guided and self-guided visits.
Lunch Arrangements
Salford Museum & Art Gallery – A room is available for up to 30 people to eat their lunch. Please reserve this when you make your booking. Larger parties should be split into smaller groups and visit the room in turns. Peel Park can be used for lunches in fine weather.
Ordsall Hall – A space is available for an hour for a class of up to 35 to eat their lunch. This will be allocated when booking for a full day’s visit. If you are visiting for a shorter amount of time but would still like to book a lunch space, please ask when making your booking. The Gardens can also be used for lunches in fine weather. During lunch you may wish to take your class outside to explore, or visit the exhibition on the first floor which isn’t used in our session.
Please note that for self guided visits, a lunch space cannot be guaranteed at either site.
Accessibility
Both museums have accessible toilet facilities.
Both museums have lift access to all spaces used in school sessions.
Both museums have Social Stories / Familiarisation guides so visitors know what to expect when they visit. These are available to download here:
Both museums have same-level entry points, with ramp access at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.
Ordsall Hall’s guide book is available in Large Print from Reception.
Both sites encourage sensory engagement – please speak to staff on site to find out more!
Both sites have Choosing Boards available at the front desk to help you plan and organise your visit. Please ask if you would like to use these.
Please see the heritage Access Policy Statement for more information about access at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.
Shop
Both museums have a small shop on site, with a good range of souvenirs and plenty of items at pocket money prices. You are more than welcome to visit in small groups.
Prices and Payment
Facilitated school sessions
Salford Museum and Art Gallery:
KS1 Discovering the Victorians
Salford Schools: £4.00 per pupil, Non Salford Schools: £4.50 per pupil
KS2 Time Detectives/Art Sessions
Salford Schools: £4.50 per pupil, Non Salford Schools: £5.00 per pupil
Full day of sessions at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Salford Schools: £6.00 per pupil
Non Salford Schools: £7.00 per pupil
Ordsall Hall:
KS1 Ordsall Alive! (Half Day)
Salford Schools: £4.50 per pupil, Non Salford Schools: £5.50 per pupil
KS2 Ordsall Alive! (Full Day)
Salford Schools: £6.00 per pupil, Non Salford Schools: £7.00 per pupil
You will be invoiced after the date of your session. For bookings spread over multiple days, the invoice will be sent after the date of the final day.
ESOL
We welcome pre-booked groups on self guided ESOL visits to both sites.
Discovery Boxes
Discovery Boxes are loaned for a half term and cost £50 per box per half term, including access to the relevant digital material via Microsoft Teams.
Discovery Boxes must be collected from and returned to Salford Museum & Art Gallery, with dates agreed at the time of booking. Terms & conditions will also be sent at the time of booking. There is a £10 per week late fee for the late return of a box.
You will be invoiced after the box has been returned.
Policies
Cancellations
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
If you cancel your visit or any paid element of a visit with less than two weeks notice, you will be charged 50% of the cost of the session. If you cancel your visit or any paid element of a visit with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged the full amount of the session.
Risk Assessments
We have sample risk assessments available to download here to assist you in completing yours. The responsibility for completing a satisfactory risk assessment lies with the lead teacher.
Teachers are responsible for their class at all times and must stay with the class for the whole of the session on both guided and self-guided visits.
Photography
You are very welcome to take photos of your group during their session at the museum. We do, however request that if the photos are to include the facilitator(s) delivering the session, that you ask their permission beforehand.
