summer field trips

Pre-K-5th graders are invited to play while visiting the Museum’s 20,000 square feet of STEAM exhibits.

what to expect

Select your group size for details.

groups between 10-75 children

Field trip reservations are for 1.5 hours in the Museum and are self-guided.
Field trips can be reserved any weekday, excluding Tuesday.
We recommend eating a snack prior to your visit. Learn more about the dining areas adjacent to the Museum in our FAQ section.
Field trips are not permitted re-entry to the Museum after leaving to eat.

groups between 76-150 children

Field trip reservations are for 1.5 hours in the Museum and are self-guided.
We recommend groups of this size visit the Museum on Mondays and Wednesdays.
We recommend eating a snack prior to your visit. Learn more about the dining areas adjacent to the Museum in our FAQ section.
Field trips are not permitted re-entry to the Museum after leaving to eat.

groups over 150 children

Please email our team directly at [email protected] to book.
Field trips are self-guided through the Museum.
We recommend groups of this size visit the Museum on Mondays and Wednesdays.
We recommend eating a snack prior to your visit. Learn more about the dining areas adjacent to the Museum in our FAQ section.
Field trips are not permitted re-entry to the Museum after leaving to eat.
Different pricing may apply depending on the size of your group.

chaperone ratios

Our minimum chaperone ratio is 1 adult for every 10 children.

We recommend 1 adult for every 5 children, especially for kids, ages 8 and under. 1 adult per 5 children will receive FREE Museum admission.

pricing

The rates below are available for field trips of 10 or more children. You will be invoiced based on the information you provide our team during booking. Payment will be due 30 days after your field trip is scheduled. For more information on the payment process and policies, please review our FAQs.

$15 per child

chaperones

free up to 1 adult per 5 children
$15 for each additional chaperone
We recommend 1 adult chaperone for every 5 children. Please read more about our chaperone requirements in our FAQs.

request a field trip

frequently asked questions

Do you offer workshops for summer field trips?

We have limited availability for summer workshops and can only accommodate groups with 50 or fewer students. If you are interested in learning more about workshop offerings, please email [email protected].

Do you offer field trips during the school year?

Yes, the Museum welcomes field trips during the school year. Please navigate to our school year field trips page to learn about our offerings.

Can we eat lunch at the Museum?

The Museum does not have a field trip dining area on-site; however, nearby seating options are available, including the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, where your group can enjoy lunch outdoors (weather permitting) on benches and tables available for public use, and inside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center’s large food court.

We recommend eating a snack prior to entering the Museum so your group has energy to play until you leave for lunch. Field trips are not permitted re-entry to the Museum after leaving to eat.

How long can we stay at the Museum?

All field trips are scheduled for approximately 1.5 hours in the Museum. Field trips are not permitted re-entry to the Museum after leaving to eat.

How many chaperones do we need?

Our minimum chaperone ratio is 1 adult for every 10 children.

We recommend 1 adult for every 5 children, especially for kids, ages 8 and under. 1 adult per 5 children will receive FREE Museum admission.

What accessibility accommodations are available?

Exhibits within the Museum are ADA accessible. We have also designated quiet spaces for neurodiverse visitors. Sensory backpacks, which contain noise reduction headphones and fidgets, are available upon request. Specific accessibility questions and needs can be directed to the Education Team by email at [email protected] or by phone at 202-849-5978.

What is the Museum’s group and individual waiver policy?

Groups must hand in a signed waiver prior to entering the Museum. The waiver details the same policies outlined when visitors purchase a Museum ticket. Based on their own policies, schools may choose to either bring one signed group waiver or a signed individual waiver for each attending student:

The group waiver is for groups that are able to sign a single waiver on behalf of all students.
The individual waiver is to be signed by each attending students’ parent or guardian—it is the responsibility of your group’s leader to collect and track individual waivers. If your group is collecting an individual waiver for each attending person, you do not need to complete a group waiver.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule my field trip?

If you need to cancel or reschedule your field trip, please notify the Museum immediately by emailing [email protected]. Rescheduling is possible but dependent on availability.

Refunds will be made via the same method as the original purchase and are not available for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the field trip date or no shows.

Does the Museum require a deposit?

A deposit is not required. The full field trip payment is due 30 days after scheduling.

Our team will be in touch within 5 business days of receiving your booking request. Once your field trip is scheduled, you will receive an itemized invoice based on the information provided in your booking request. Payment is due 30 days after your field trip is scheduled. If payment is overdue at the time of your visit, the Museum reserves the right to cancel your field trip.

How is payment made?

Our team will be in touch within 5 business days of receiving your booking request to schedule your visit. Once your field trip is scheduled, the field trip primary contact and billing contact will receive an itemized invoice from Quickbooks.

Full payment is due 30 days after your field trip is scheduled. The Museum prefers payment via credit card, but invoices can also be paid via check or ACH transfer.

You will be invoiced based on the information shared during booking. If more students and/or chaperones attend the field trip than were included in your booking form, the Museum will invoice you for the difference following your visit. Refunds are not available for changes in attendance or cancellations made within two weeks of the field trip date. Please note, if payment is overdue at the time of your visit, the Museum reserves the right to cancel your field trip.

If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact [email protected].

What forms of payment does the Museum accept?

The Museum prefers credit card payment. The itemized invoice will include a link for processing the credit card payment and directions regarding accepted cards.

Payment by check or bank transfer is also accepted. Bank transfers must be initiated by contacting [email protected]. Checks should be mailed to the address below and reference the school name and invoice number in the memo.

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20004