FIELD TRIPS : Planning Your Visit

To Arrange Your Field Trip

• Fill out the Field Trip Reservation Form
• To reserve by phone, contact the Field Trip Coordinator at 734.995.5439. If you encounter a recorded message, please leave complete information and we will return your call — no reservation request left as a recorded message can be guaranteed.
• A Museum representative will call you to confirm date, time and program availability. Reservation requests are not guaranteed until you speak with a Museum representative.
• A confirmation letter and/or invoice will be sent via postal mail following your conversation with a Museum Representative.
• For more information please contact the Field Trip Coordinator at 734.995.5439 or click here to send an email

Reserve Your Trip Early

Reserve your preferred date, time, lunchroom and special programs early. Our lunchrooms and labs fill up months in advance, especially during the spring months.

Cost

Group prices apply to groups of 20 or more. Groups must register in advance to receive these rates:

• A non-refundable $100 deposit is required 30 days prior to your group visit to guarantee your Field Trip reservation. Balance due in full upon arrival.
• $5 per person (children and chaperones) for Field Trip only; one free teacher per 30 students during the school year; $100 minimum charge for school groups.
• $3 per student for ScienceWorks Labs, or $2 per student for Preschool ScienceWorks Labs.
• $10 fee for 30-minute use of a lunchroom.

Preschoolers

Groups of preschoolers may visit our Preschool Gallery, an interactive playspace designed specifically for infants through four-year-olds. Children can climb on a fire engine, splash at water tables and dig into discovery boxes. Gallery space is limited and remains open to the general public during your visit.

Chaperones

Chaperones and teachers are extremely important for your group’s visit. For a safe and successful experience, we request 1 adult for every 6 children. Chaperones guide groups to and from the bus, help students with exhibits, assist during ScienceWorks Labs and keep their groups on schedule. Chaperones must remain with their groups at all times.

Sibling Policy

We recognize that parent chaperones may need to bring siblings on your field trip. In order to provide the best possible field trip experience for everyone, we offer the following suggestions:

• To receive the discounted group admission rate, please include siblings in your group numbers. Children under 2 are free and do not need to be included. Additional siblings can be added upon arrival.
• Attentive chaperones are a vital piece of the ScienceWorks Lab experience. In order to ensure a successful class, we ask that siblings do not attend ScienceWorks Labs.

Lunch

The Museum has limited facilities available for those who bring lunch. Lunchrooms must be reserved in advance — they fill up fast! Rooms are scheduled for 30 minutes in addition to your 2-hour visit. The Museum does not have food or drink available for groups.

Several parks are located within a sort driving distance from the Museum for large groups who would like to eat outdoors during warm weather.

Bus Access

Complete bus information will be included in your confirmation packet. Be sure your bus driver receives this information in advance. Buses can park off site free of charge. Click here for bus parking suggestions. All other vehicles must pay for street or structure parking. Click here if you will be arriving by mini-bus or van. Click here if you will be arriving by car.

Hands-On Store

Groups may pre-order “Science-to-Go” bags that contain souvenirs, cool science items and fun facts about the items in the bag. Bags must be ordered at least 2 days in advance of your visit in order to allow time for assembly. To order your bags call the Hands-On Store at 734.995.5439 or fill out the Order Form.