School Dinnersat Food Museum

Multi-Award-Winning School Dinners Exhibition at the Food Museum

Semolina, sponge pudding and custard, turkey twizzlers… What are your memories of school food?

Explore school dinners past, present and future at the Food Museum as memories and tastes of school food are brought to life in our new exhibition.

From the meals themselves to the people behind them, have you ever thought about why school dinners are the way they are?

The exhibition will feature tasters that may provoke delight or disgust, depending on your memories of school food.

This exhibition is free with normal museum entry/membership.

Winner of the Museums + Heritage Awards Best Temporary or Touring exhibition 2026 and The British Library Food Season Awards Food on Display Award 2026.

School Dinners special

Take a trip back in time with our 2-course school dinner. Enhance your exhibition experience by pre-booking a school dinner in the Café.

Please contact cafe@foodmuseum.org.uk to reserve your space.

Group Visits

We’re excited to announce a special package for group/coach trips. Explore school dinners past, present and future at the Food Museum as memories and tastes of school dinners are brought to life through our exhibition.

Group trips will get discounted group entry and a 2-course school dinner-style meal, specially curated for the exhibition – pick from three options across the decades. Enhance your visit with optional tours and activities. Coach drivers will also receive a voucher for our on-site cafe. Please get in touch at contact@foodmuseum.org.uk to find out more and book.