Can I visit Hackney Museum with my class?
No, Hackney Museum is now closed for redevelopment and will reopen in 2027. While the museum is closed we have learning resources to support your teaching. Please send enquiries about our learning programme to [email protected]
Do you have any school sessions available to book?
During the museum’s planned closure for redevelopment, we are pausing our learning programme of interactive in-person and virtual sessions. We will launch a redeveloped schools learning programme once the museum has reopened. Subscribe to our teachers’ newsletter to receive invitations to teacher forums to shape the new programme and to hear when bookings open.
Do you have an offer for secondary schools?
We are currently reviewing our offer for local secondary schools as part of the wider redevelopment of Hackney Museum. We do have a selection of learning resources and blog posts available on the website that could be adapted to support your students. If you are interested in working with Hackney Museum, please contact [email protected]
Are you running sessions as a part of Hackney Council’s Black History Season this year?
Hackney Museum closed for redevelopment in November 2025. For Black History Season 2025, Hackney Museum worked in partnership with Hackney Music Service to create evergreen teaching resources for KS2 & KS3 about the Hackney-based British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal team’s 1985 charity single – access the BRAFA resources. Subscribe to our teachers’ newsletter to be the first to hear about our plans for Black History Season 2026.
How can I contact Hackney Museum’s learning team?
Please email [email protected] We are a small team but will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
Are you an Artsmark partner?
Yes. Read our Artsmark information to find out how Hackney Museum can support your school’s Artsmark journey.