Field Trip Calendar
Please call to schedule your field trip at least two weeks in advance
Click on any event in the calendar for more details
including number of children and duration
HELPFUL HINTS AND REMINDERS
Leave coats & personal items on the bus.
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Every field trip starts with a 10-minute student/chaperone orientation.
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Attentive & involved chaperones make
for a great visit.
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Chaperones are expected to enforce the
museum rules:
• Have fun
• WALK, don't run
• Tidy up after playing
• Share items
• Children do not cross the "red line"
unless accompanied by an adult.
• No casting at the fish pond, keep both
feet on floor when near water.
• Sit down, feet first when using the slide.
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Museum staff will intervene, if necessary,
for every-one's safety.
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15 minutes prior to departure, staff will announce rest room and pick-up time. Chaperones should supervise children as they tidy up each exhibit.
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After pick-ups are complete, the limbo will start
and continue until all children are on the bus.
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Please do not stop your group in the store to
do a final head count. We ask all field trips to
do a head count once all students are on the bus.
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Thanks! Your cooperation will help ensure
a great visit.
Experience hands-on learning outside the classroom on a
fun-filled field trip!
Tailor a field trip to the needs of your class...
Choose from 5 different field trip levels ranging
from
one to six hours in duration. All levels include
hands-on play time in the museum. The 2-Star level
and above include a program or adventure of
your choice (see list below). A minimum of 10 paying students is required.
Level |
Duration |
Play |
Shop |
Lunch Room |
Program |
Adventure |
Craft |
| 1-Star | 1-2 Hrs. | X | X | ||||
| 2-Star | 2-3 Hrs. | X | X | X | X | ||
| 3-Star | 3-4 Hrs. | X | X | X | 2 Programs | OR 1 Adventure | |
| 4-Star | 4-6 Hrs. | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 5-Star | 4-6 Hrs. | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Field Trip Prices are per student and vary based on time of year
| Jan.-Mar. | April-Aug. | Sept.-Dec. | |
| 1-Star | $5.00 | $6.00 | $5.00 |
| 2-Star | $6.00 | $7.00 | $6.00 |
| 3-Star | $7.00 | $8.00 | $7.00 |
| 4-Star | $8.00 | $9.00 | $8.00 |
| 5-Star | $9.00 | $10.00 | $9.00 |
Museum members receive 1-Star credit.
Member PLUS guest priviledges do not apply.
Hands-on Helpers
Chaperones are required and admitted for free.
Preschool: 1 adult per 3 children. Grades K-5: 1 adult
per 5 children. Organizers of field trips involving
programming may be encouraged to bring additional
helpers and are credited accordingly. Adults in excess
of the required number will be charged $5.00 each.
Historic Adventures(1 hour duration)
Exploding Volcanoes (PreK - Grade 5). Experience
the past by creating a mini Krakatoa to take home and
learn the chemistry behind this science-fair favorite.
Dino Dig (PreK - Grade 3). After studying the art of paleontology, become a licensed paleontologist and go on
a dig to the Gobi Desert to uncover "ancient bones."
Underground Railroad (Grades 2 - 5). Meet Harriet Tubman
and escape to the north using museum safe houses and
historic signals that led slaves to safety.
Ellis Island (Grades 3 - 5). Step back in time to the late
1800's and become a pioneer as ship passengers immigrate
to New York. Experience the Island of Hopes and Dreams
as immigrants pass through registry hall.
Badger Mining (PreK - Grade 5). Prospect for minerals
in an actual mine and learn about the history that
made the Badger State.
Programs(1/2 hour duration)
Simply Science. Choose from 4 hands-on science experiments: Magic Writing, Dancing Raisins, Penny Boats or Color Wheel.
Pirate Math. Become a pirate for the day and learn math along the way. Search for doubloons and complete the 100's board in this matey's game.
Games. Choose from treasure hunt, scavenger hunt
or musical planets.
Download the Field Trip Brochure