The University of Arizona

School Field Trips

Bring your classes!

A variety of options are available for your field trip to Flandrau. A standard field trip includes an age-appropriate, interactive planetarium show for your pre-kindergarten through high school group, presented by a knowledgeable astronomer. Shows are aligned with state standards. Your class will also explore hands-on exhibits representing various sciences. Currently, students can learn about the history of Arizona's minerals in '100 Years of Arizona's Best: The Minerals that Made the State'. Our featured exhibit is 'Biters, Hiders, Stinkers & Stingers: Toxicity & Other Amazing Adaptations' which explores nature's astounding strategies for survival. Additional permanant exhibits include the largest scale replica of the Martian surface and a self-guided tour of one of the largest mineral collections in the country.

The price for a standard field trip is $5.00 per student, with a minimum of 20 students required. One chaperone per 10 students is required, free of charge. Title 1 discounts are available, ask for details when you book your trip.

If you are looking for more in-depth explorations of specific content areas, please check our 'Discovery Programs', which can be booked separately or added to a standard field trip.

To make a reservation Online please Click Here; If you have addtional questions or need assistance call us at (520)621-4516.