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Frequently Asked Questions for Planning Your Field Trip

Q. How do I make reservations?
    
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Reservations can be made by phone or e-mail. The School Group Reservation Worksheet will help you with this process. SEE: Reservation Information
Q. How much does it cost and how can I pay?
    
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The link below will provide you with ticket options and prices. Payment is made with check, cash, or credit card when you arrive at the museum for your field trip. SEE: Reservation Information
Q. How many chaperones do I need?
    
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We require at least one chaperone for every 10 students. We offer free admission to chaperones to insure that all groups are properly supervised.
Q. Where does the bus drop us off? Where can the bus park?
   
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The bus drop off is located outside the museum’s entrance. The bus can park in our parking lot.  SEE: Directions
Q. What about lunch?
    
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If you're bringing your own lunches you MUST make a lunch reservation when reserving your field trip. The museum does not provide lunch, nor does it have a cafeteria to buy food.  Soda machines are available.  Request a lunch reservation when you reserve your field trip.
Q. What should we do with our coats and lunches while in the museum?
   
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We provide lunch storage (no cold storage available) for groups visiting the museum as well as coat storage.
Q. What about backpacks and cameras?
    
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Students are not allowed to bring backpacks inside the museum. Please arrange to have backpacks left at school or on the bus. Students can use cameras in the museum, but without the flash.
Q. Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs?
    
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The museum has a wheelchair available on request. Inquire at the admissions desk or ask a staff member.
Q. Do you have guided tours?
    
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No, we don't have guided tours at the museum. However, we do have staff stationed throughout the museum to facilitate your students' interactions with the exhibits. We also provide several programs that offer more in-depth exploration of time concepts and activities and give more structure to your visits to the exhibits. Click below to find out more. SEE: Educational Programs
Q. What else do you have that will help me plan my trip?
    
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Our field trip checklist will help you plan a successful field trip. You will also be mailed a "Field Trip Information" sheet with your reservation.  SEE: Field Trip Checklist
Q. Do you have someone who will come out to our school?
     A. Yes! Our Education Department offers lots of fun programs at your school site. SEE: Outreach
Q. How can I talk directly to a Museum staff person about my trip?
    
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Email us your questions. You can also talk to our museum educator by calling (717) 684-8261, ext. 237

 

Last Updated:  March 22, 2007  

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