Submitted by ewerner on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 13:57

FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

The Lantern is shining brightly, the doors are open, and the entire staff of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History enthusiastically awaits the opportunity to share our new 166,000-square-foot home with you.

In the links to the left you will find brief descriptions of all exhibits, astronomy programs and Omni IMAX films available for field trips, along with our Discovery Labs on Wheels, Astronomy on Wheels, and Distance Learning outreach opportunities. We also offer a variety of professional development services for educators. Exhibit and Noble Planetarium field trips are available beginning Feb. 8, 2010. Omni field trips and all other outreach programs are available now.

As always, we are dedicated to bringing extraordinary learning experiences to you and your students. Just us as we share engaging exhibits, galleries, programs and events with you!

 

Downloadable School Program Planner - PDF

RESERVATIONS

  • Call Group Services Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 817-255-9440 or toll free:  888-255-9300

  • Group pricing available for groups of 12 or more; book two weeks in advance

  • To Fax a request use this form - PDF and fax to 817-255-9307

  • Express Check-in available with pre-payment option:

  • Pre-pay; skip the lines; go straight to your experience

 

When you call, tell us:

  • OMNI:  Date preference, time preference: 10, 11:05 am, 12:10 pm

  • Planetarium: Date preference, time preference: 10, 11 am, 12, 1 pm

  • Exhibits:  Date preference

  • Outreach:  Date preference, program choice

  • Point Person’s name, school, complete address, phone number and ESC Region

  • Number of students, grade level and any special needs

  • Number of chaperones:  Grades 1-12/one-to-ten ratio; PK-K/one-to-six ratio

 

We will email a pre-visit planner with the following information: 

Reservation confirmation

Payment information                

Chaperone information

Directions                                

Parking information                  

Store information 

LUNCH INFORMATION

Does your visit encompass “lunchtime?”

All sack lunches should remain on your bus until your group is ready for their lunches The museum does not have a storage area for sack lunches

Your group is welcome to picnic on any of the exterior grassy areas adjacent to the museum and the exterior Stars Café Terrace.  These areas are available daily on a first come, first served basis

In the event of inclement weather, the museum will attempt to accommodate your group’s lunch inside the Museum.  Upon arrival, a sign-up sheet will be provided listing available lunch times within the limited space in the museum.  Please note, the available interior spaces are very limited and these spaces/lunch timeslots will be available day-of on a first come, first served basis.  Please inquire about these timeslot/location options upon arrival in the event your visit falls upon an inclement weather day.

HOME SCHOOL

Home school groups are invited to participate in all programs. Contact Group Services at least two weeks in advance at 817-255-9440. Home school educators are welcome to attend educator preview events and Saturday Educator Workshops.

 

Just a Reminder, Membership benefits are not valid for school visits.

 

Fun Fact

50 speakers in the Omni Theater are driven by 24,000 watts of power.

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