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A field trip to the Miami Science Museum is a day of learning, inspiration, and fun. Our exhibits, planetarium shows, theater presentations, wildlife encounters and related educational programming are designed to inspire people of all ages and cultures to enjoy science and technology, as well as to gain a better understanding of ourselves and our world.

Field Trip Options
Reservations
Field Trip Program Guide - PDF
Chaperone Checklist and Guidelines -PDF

General Information

• All fieldtrips to the Miami Science Museum are three hours in duration from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• All tours are self-guided, unless otherwise noted. However, Museum Explainers will be on hand throughout the galleries to answer any questions your group may have.
• Groups are scheduled for 3 activities and lunch in 45-minute rotations. Activities are scheduled based on museum capacity and staff availability. You will receive a detailed schedule upon arrival.
• Please see our Fieldtrip Program Guide (above) for more information, including the Bodies of Knowledge and Big Ideas our exhibits and fieldtrips encompass.

Fieldtrips may include the following activities:

• Live Science Show: A theater production designed to pack a maximum amount of learning and entertainment into a thirty-minute show.
• Planetarium Star Show: Leave the Earth behind and travel through the solar system to the outer reaches of the known Universe. Click HERE for more information about Planetarium shows.
• Featured Exhibitions: Tour the latest and greatest exhibits. A gallery guide will be available to answer questions and provide food for thought. Click HERE to view our current exhibits.
• Wildlife Encounter: Meet one of our Wildlife Center's residents up close and personal. Our trained Explainers will provide an overview of the animals and introduce you to their special characteristics.
• The Wildlife Center: Visit our wildlife ambassadors - permanently injured, orphaned, and displaced birds, reptiles, and amphibians - and learn what you can do to help.
• Sea Lab – Get an up close and personal look at the secret inhabitants of our coastal waters. Time in this space will include the chance to touch our live stingrays and a hands-on marine science activity.
• Magic Planet Solar System Tour – Visit our 4-foot in diameter digital sphere
  to get an up close 3-D view of our solar system as groups participate in an
  intergalactic challenge.
• Lunch Break: You're sure to work up an appetite, but please bring lunches that don't require refrigeration for
  this planned break in your day. The Museum has snack and beverage machines.

Field Trip Options:

There are 3 field trip packages to choose from. Please note – due to scheduling demands, groups will NOT be able to mix and match activities between packages, so please choose carefully.

Option 1
The MiaSci Classic Field Trip
$10.95 per person ($9.30 for groups based in Miami-Dade County)
This is our standard field trip package that includes:

• Exploration of our featured exhibitions
• Nine Planets and Counting Planetarium show
• Wildlife Encounter (Mondays and Tuesdays Only) OR
• Live Science Show (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays Only)

Option 2
Wacky Wildlife Field Trip (maximum capacity of 160 students per day)
$12.95 per person ($11.00 for groups based in Miami-Dade County)
This field trip experience places a focus on the animals showcased at the Museum. It includes:

• Wildlife Encounter
• Wildlife Center Scavenger Hunt
• Sea Lab

Option 3
Earth, Space & Energy Field Trip
(maximum capacity of 160 students per day)
$12.95 per person ($11.00 for groups based in Miami-Dade County)
This field trip gives students a closer look at the Solar System as well as Earth Systems that affect our climate. Students will also learn more about different forms of energy, energy use, and different kinds of renewable energy, including energy they generate themselves! It includes:

• Nine Planets and Counting Planetarium show
• Magic Planet Solar System Tour
• Energy Tracker, featuring the Room for Debate, the Energy Dance Floor
  and Human Yo-Yo

 

Field Trip Reservations

1. Before You Make A Reservation

• Pick three potential days for your school trip that work with your school calendar.
• Find out whether your school buses will be available on those days.
• Confirm permission for the trip with your school administration.

2. Make Your Reservation

Fill out the registration request form at: http://www.miamisci.org/www/fieldtrips.html

Our Group Sales Coordinator will call to confirm receipt of your reservation request, and send an invoice by email or fax.

OR

Call our Group Sales Department at 305-646-4222.

The Group Sales Coordinator will need to know the following information:

• Three potential field trip dates
• Contact person
• School name
• School address
• Contact person's phone number and email
• Whether lunch will be eaten on site
• Arrival and Departure time (if different from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
• Estimated # of students
• Grade level
• # of chaperones (a ratio of 1 chaperoneper every 10 students is required)

NOTE: A $75 non-refundable deposit must be received 10 days prior to your visit to guarantee your reservation.

3. Pay for Your Trip

• The group rate depends upon the fieldtrip option you have chosen and whether your group is based in Miami Dade County. Please review our fieldtrip options for pricing information. One teacher or chaperone per every 10 students is admitted free; each chaperone outside the 1:10 ratio will have to pay the group rate.
• After your reservation request is made, the Group Sales Coordinator will email or fax an invoice.
• Acceptable forms of payment are check, money order, or credit card (Visa, American Express, or Master Card).
• Please make checks or money orders payable to the Miami Science Museum and mail to:

• Miami Science Museum
  Attention: Finance Department
  3280 S Miami Ave
  Miami, FL 33129
  
  

NOTE: The Museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other changes to a reservation. Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival. Adjustments of 10% or fewer students are acceptable without penalty. No cash refunds will be given.

 

Click HERE to make a reservation online today!