Plan Your Visit
How to book
Groups can book workshops and tours led by a gallery educator, arrange a self-guided visit using our online resources or organise their own activities with supervision. All workshops need to be booked in advance.
To make a booking or for further information please contact us.
Please note that all of our gallery workshops will only run until 31st March 2012 but we are able to offer our Artists in Schools until Fri 20th July 2012. We are currently in the process of developing a brand new programme which will start in September. Please come back to see the exciting new sessions we will have to offer.
Tel: 0161 235 8842
Fax: 0161 274 7145
Costs
Workshops: £3 per pupil for Manchester LA, £3.50 all others - Adults free
Minimum charge £65 (not applicable to special needs groups)
Guided tours £3 per person (minimum charge £40)
Please note: minimum charges will apply if a visit is cancelled at less than 2 weeks' notice.
Lunch facilities
We have a small lunchroom that schools can use for eating packed lunches in. The lunchroom has to be booked in advance so please ask about it when you make your booking.
Self-guided
All self-guided groups must book in advance and sign in at the information point. The group leader is responsible for the behaviour and well-being of their group at all times.
For large self-guided groups, staff and students can be divided into small groups to explore the gallery.
Accompanying adults should be given guidelines of their supervisory role and the importance of staying with the pupils.
You can download our free self-guided materials, which can be found under each key stage.
Photographs
If you would like to take photographs, passes can be obtained at the information desk in the atrium.
Coach drop off
The coach drop off point for schools is on Princess Street between Mosley Street and George Street.
You may then use the side entrance on Princess Street with the glass doors.
If for any reason this entrance is not available, then please walk around the corner to use the main entrance on Mosley Street.
Risk assessment
To aid your planning, please, download the following risk assessment documents:
Risk Assessment DOC (29KB)
Risk assessment PDF (60KB)
Before your visit
We advise that all teachers conduct a preliminary visit before attending the gallery with their pupils. If you phone in advance a member of the learning team may be able to meet you and help you with your planning.
All taught sessions have information about the key aims and activities available. Use these to assist your planning, including the development of teaching activities for pre and post visit learning.
Please ensure that all accompanying adults on your visit are aware of their role on the visit and are prepared to engage in the learning and support the pupils.
