Follow Our 3 Step Guide to Book Your Field Trip
Dive into our 3-step process below and plan your field trip with ease.
1. Share Your Class Goals
Your field trip journey starts when you fill out our Field Trip Request Form. When we receive this form from you, we begin your booking process. These are the questions you can expect when filling the form out:
Choose Your Field Trip Format
Self-Guided Visit: Ideal for groups of 30 students or fewer, allowing group leaders to guide students at their own pace with provided scavenger hunts.
Guided Tour and Activities: Perfect for larger groups (up to 175 students), with guided tours, hands-on activities, and a flexible schedule from 1-3 hours.
Sample Schedule Guide for MOWT Field Trips
customize your Experience
When booking, let us know your curriculum focus, preferred dates, and any specific needs—like lunch space or exploration time—so we can tailor the experience to meet your goals.
Additional Options:
- Hands-on activities: Some are free, while others are $1 per student.
- Extended Hours: Tours outside regular hours are available for $20 per half-hour.
2. Book and prepare
Booking is Easy with Our Field Trip Request Form
Ready to book your field trip? As mentioned above, just fill out our simple Field Trip Request Form, and our team will handle the rest! Once we receive your form, we’ll reach out to confirm your details and work with you to create the perfect museum experience for your class.
It’s that easy! Just tell us about your group, your preferred dates, and any specific needs, and we’ll take care of the logistics from there.
Pricing Overview
- Student Fee: $6 per student, with discounts for Title I schools at $4 per student.
- Teachers, Para-educators, and Bus Drivers: Free admission.
- Parents: $6 admission rate.
Payment Options
You can pay in advance or on the day of your visit—whatever works best for you! If you’d like an invoice before your trip, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to send it over.
3. Enjoy Your Field Trip Experience
Helpful Resources for Your Visit
We’ve put together some resources to make preparing for your trip easy. The "Teacher's Guide" covers everything you need to know before your visit, from booking and arrival to activities and chaperone roles. Be sure to check it out—it’s packed with useful information to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. "Ready for the Museum" is a handy sheet of expectations to help your students prepare to bring their best museum behavior!
Busy Season Tips
April and May are popular months for field trips. To ensure that everyone has a great experience, we ask that morning tours wrap up by 12:30 p.m. and afternoon tours begin at 1:00 p.m.
Arrival and Check-In
When you arrive, please have your group gather outside if the weather is nice—this makes check-in smoother and helps us prepare for a great visit! Our team will greet you, review the day’s schedule, and guide you inside. Please note, schedules may occasionally be adjusted up until the day of your tour to ensure a seamless experience for all visitors.
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Running late? We understand that delays happen! Please let us know if your group is running late, and we’ll do our best to adjust. However, if you’re more than 30 minutes late, we may need to reschedule or cancel the tour.
Adult Supervision and Student Engagement
- Adult-to-Student Ratio: We require one adult for every 10 students to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Engaged Chaperones: Adults play a key role in guiding students, helping with scavenger hunts, and ensuring a respectful, focused visit for all.
Our team is here to support you and answer any questions along the way, so you can focus on enjoying the experience with your students.
During the Visit
Our tour guides will lead your group through the exhibits, sharing fascinating insights and answering questions to bring each display to life. Here’s what to expect as you move through the museum:
- Scavenger Hunts: We provide scavenger hunts to engage students as they explore, encouraging them to observe, interact, and make discoveries. Teachers and chaperones play a vital role by guiding students through the questions and helping them stay focused on the exhibits.
- Lunch Break: If you’ve arranged to use our lunch space, our team will help your group settle in and ensure a smooth transition. Our indoor lunch space is often limited by numbers and scheduling, so we may ask that the group enjoy lunch outside, weather permitting. Please let us know if you’ll need carts to store lunches or coolers.
- Visiting the Museum Store: If the Museum Store is part of your field trip schedule, students are welcome to shop in small, organized groups. The store also serves as the museum’s main entrance, so guests entering will be assisted first. Our team will coordinate with you to help manage group size and time to ensure everyone has a chance to visit.
After Your Visit
We hope your students leave inspired and full of new discoveries! Feel free to use our scavenger hunt results and any notes from the tour to discuss the highlights of your visit back in the classroom. We’d love to hear about your experience, so don’t hesitate to share feedback with our team to help us improve future visits.