FIELD TRIPS : Planning Your Visit

To Arrange Your Field Trip

• Download a Field Trip Registration Form

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• Fill out the form completely including choices of dates, time of programs, and estimated number of children (missing information may delay processing of your reservation)
• Send in your completed registration form by fax (734.995.1188), or mail (220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
• To register 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 for faxed and mail-in registration forms. 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 education@aahom.org

Register 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

A non-refundable $100 deposit required at least 30 days in advance to guarantee your Field Trip reservation. Balance due in full on arrival. Group prices apply to groups of 20 or more. Groups must schedule in advance to receive these rates:

• $5 per person (children and chaperones); one free teacher per 30 students during school year; $100 minimum charge for school groups.
• $3 per child for ScienceWorks Lab classes — available November 1, 2007
• $10 fee for use of lunchroom

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.

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 this Order Form and fax it to 734.995.1188.