Closed Mondays:
Open 7 days a week Memorial Day - Labor Day

 

Tuesday through Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!

 

Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

 

 
Event Rental
Admission

$9: Adults and children 1+
$8: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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Guided School Tours

What to Know Before You Go...

  • Dates/Times: Guided school tours are scheduled Tuesday through Friday during September 13, 2011 - May 31, 2012 at 9:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at a cost of $4 per student.
  • Minimum of 15 children are needed for a tour.
  • Time Allotment: A staff/docent facilitator will direct a hands-on tour, experiencing five exhibits.
  • Chaperone Policy: 1 chaperone for every 10 students is admitted free. Teachers are included in this chaperone ratio.
  • Students, additional adults and siblings over 1 year of age are admitted at a reduced rate of $4 each.
  • Outside food is not permitted in the Museum.  However, you may now reserve a private space for your group to eat if you order from our Kid’s Café but remember space is limited!  
  • I.D. Tags: Children should wear ID tags that include the name and telephone number of the sponsoring Institution.

Lunches

Must be pre-ordered 5 business days in advance and a non-refundable 50% deposit is required. When cancelling in writing within 48 hours prior to scheduled visit, your deposit will be refunded.  If the original order exceeds the number you bring on the actual visit, you are responsible for the remaining lunches.
 

Student Needs during School Field Experience

Please let us know if your students have special challenges. Also, please let us know if your group needs a bilingual Discovery Guide. Plan to bring an interpreter if this is needed for your ESL class. Every effort will be made to provide a bilingual Discovery Guide for your tour; however, we cannot guarantee their availability.
 

Grab Bags

Souvenir grab bags are available from our Museum Gift Shop for $3 + tax each. If your organization is tax exempt, please bring a copy of your certificate. Please place your order at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.
 

Reservations and Cancellations

Full payment is due 30 days prior to your visit.  The Museum does not provide day of arrival adjustment or refunds. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.  Groups with fewer students than reserved will receive general Museum admission tickets (one ticket for each student that is paid for but is not attending).  Tickets may be used for additional chaperones (2) accompanying your group.  Excludes Title 1 admission program sponsored schools.  Refunds will be made only in the event of Museum equipment failure, such as power failures or malfunctions in equipment.  

Are you ready to register for a Guided Tour Field Experience?

>> Call us at (713) 535-7238
>> Download the 2011-2012 School Field Experiences Reservations Form