Reservations are required
Reservations are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Please note that large groups may be divided into smaller sections for guided tours.
To make reservations, fill out our online field trip reservation form. Upon receipt of your request, you will receive a confirmation email.
Admission is as follows:
Payment can be made in advance, through purchase orders, credit cards, cash, or check.
| Self-Guided | Guided | |
| Callaway County school groups (public and private) | Free | Free |
| Kindergarten-12th Grade | $5.00 | $6.50 |
| College Students | $7.00 | $8.00 |
| Chaperones meeting the 1:15 ratio requested | Free | Free |
| Additional chaperones | $10.00 | $10.00 |
We require a 1:15 chaperone/student ratio. It is the responsibility of the chaperones to maintain orderly student behavior.
Chaperones qualifying under the 1:15 ratio receive free museum admission. All additional chaperones will be charged $10.00.
Bus parking is available directly next to the Museum (7th and Westminster). It is on a first come, first served basis. Other free parking is available along 7th Street and along Westminster Ave.
Teachers are welcome to lead students independently through the exhibits. However, one chaperone is required for every 15 students. Reservations are needed for groups of 10 or more. Self-guided tours for smaller groups are allowed without a reservation but if you would like a scavenger hunt, please contact us ahead of time and we'll have worksheets, clipboards, and pencils ready for your students.
Museum tours for school groups of eight or more students are scheduled twice daily, 10:00am and 1:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance and 30 days for outreach/classroom programs.
Guided museum tours have a maximum number of 25 students.
To make reservations, fill out our online FIELD TRIP RESERVATION FORM or contact us. Upon receipt of your request, you will receive a confirmation email. For reservations that include any kind of special requests, additional correspondence will take place.
Teachers, please visit our Teacher Resources section for lesson plans, activities, and other resources to use prior to bringing your students to the Museum.
The Museum suggests four dining options for school groups.
Photography: Photography is allowed but flash photography is not.
Restrooms: Public restrooms are available.
Museum Store: Students must be supervised when in the Museum gift shop.
Food & Drink: No food or drink, including gum, candy, or bottled water, is allowed in the Museum. Please see Lunch Options if you want to eat lunch on site. It is the responsibility of the school group to remove any trash from the grounds.
Please discuss proper behavior for attending the Museum with students before arrival.
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