Plan Your Field Trip

TO THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM

FALL 2022 – SUMMER 2023

MUSEUM HOURS Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Holiday hours vary; open select Mondays.

ADMISSION Field Trip Admission to the Museum Admission is FREE for pre-registered, accredited schools or homeschool groups of 10 or more K-12 students. Additional programming fees and IMAX® Theater admission prices vary. Free admission includes teachers and bus drivers, plus one additional adult chaperone per every five students. Additional chaperones pay the group admission rate of $15/person. Call 317.232.1637 for programming fees or visit us at indianamuseum.org/field-trips. Registration deadline for field trips is one (1) week prior.

Complimentary Admission for Teachers Not sure what the museum has to offer? Try us out first – for free! Admission is complimentary for all Indiana PreK-12 teachers with proper identification.

Field Trip Admission to IMAX® Theater The IMAX® Theater is dedicated to providing a wide range of large-format films designed to educate, enlighten and entertain your students, and provide you a powerful teaching tool that is easily integrated into your existing curriculum. The reduced K-12 admission rate for groups, teachers and chaperones make the IMAX® Theater an affordable class outing! CLICK HERE to see show listings then call 317.232.1637 to purchase your tickets. OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME FIELD TRIP RATES Visit the museum after school hours, on summer break, or during school breaks Wednesday through Friday and select holidays to receive the field trip admission rate of $6/student (ages 3-17), one free adult per every 10 students, and $11/additional adult chaperone. One adult is required for every 10 students.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME OUTREACH PROGRAMS Looking for a one-time visit, multi-week session or weekly programs throughout the year? Let us custom design interactive, hands-on, minds-on programs in STEM, art, history and culture just for you! Find all details on page 40.

Please contact Bethany Thomas, education and engagement vice president, at 317.518.6506 or bthomas2@indianamuseum.org for more information.

BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP Fill out our INQUIRY FORM or call 317.232.1637 during business hours.

PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOOLS OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MAY QUALIFY FOR ONE OF INDIANA STATE MUSEUM’S MANY SCHOOL, OUTREACH OR VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR FREE.

This is made possible with funding provided by the Indiana Academy of Science. Those who qualify for a free science program may also receive transportation reimbursement.

Applications are now available and are accepted on a rolling basis. Schools will be notified whether their application is approved or placed on a wait list.

Please contact Nicole Rife, education engagement director, at 317.232.5598 or nrife@indianamuseum.org with questions.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION

HOMESCHOOL GROUPS Homeschool co-ops and homeschool educators and students may schedule a field trip and school program of your choice at the Indiana State Museum. Groups of 10 or more qualify for the K-12 FREE field trip rate. School programs are available to groups of 15 or more PreK through grade 12 students. See the EXPLORE section (p. 23) for more information, including prices.

LUNCHES Reserve your complimentary lunchroom space at the museum ahead of time. Reservations are available in 30-minute blocks and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 317.232.1637.

PARKING Adult chaperones visiting the museum will receive a discount voucher for the White River State Park garage. Free parking is available with the purchase of an IMAX® ticket. During the field trip reservation process, we will provide you with the location of bus parking.

EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS All programs are designed to meet select Indiana Academic Standards.