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Classic Field Trip
Our Classic Field Trips include Combination and Single Experience options which allow educators to mix and match exhibits with our world-class planetarium shows to create an experience that is out of this world for their students!
Exhibits
- Two floors of science exhibits let your group explore our vast and fascinating universe—both here on Earth and beyond our solar system. Click here for exhibits information.
Planetarium shows
- See an amazing full-dome show in the planetarium theater. You’ll feel like you’re flying through space as you launch from the Earth and visit planets, moons, stars and asteroids. Click here for the planetarium show catalog.
Discovery Program Trip
Offered separately from our regular field trips, Discovery Programs are designed and hosted by departments and colleges at the University of Arizona based on specific fields of science and various science concepts. Discovery Programs are only available during the fall and spring semester. Through hands-on mini workshops and exciting demonstrations, students learn from college students actively studying in the field.
The Discovery Program goals are:
- To encourage students to "think like scientists" using their observational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- To encourage higher education by allowing interaction with University students.
- To introduce students to a variety of science fields.
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Details and fine print
PAYMENT
- Payment is due in full at the time of check-in.
- Payment can be made by credit card or purchase order and should be done in one transaction. All registers are cashless. No cash payments.
- No coupons or additional discounts can be applied to the group visit rates; including but not limited to Museum for All, Memberships, ASTC and gift certificates.
- Groups arriving with fewer than 10 participants will be charged the base rate for your group type.
- Group rates are only available when scheduled in advance online.
- Click here for Classic Field Trip pricing information. Click here for Discovery Program pricing information.
CANCELING OR RESCHEDULING
- Cancellation or reschedule requests must be received by email at Flandrau@arizona.edu at least three weeks prior to your scheduled visit date.
- Cancellation or reschedule requests received with less than a three-week notice will be charged the base rate for your group type.
- The option to reschedule is dependent on availability.
CAPACITY
- Combination and Single Experience Visits can accommodate up to 75 participants.
- Groups over 75 participants who would like a Combination Visit require two registrations per time slot and will be split into two even groups rotating between exhibits and planetarium show.
- Discovery Program Visits can accommodate up to 30-35 participants depending on the program.
DURATION
- Single Experience Visit (exhibits or planetarium show): approximately 1 hour.
- Combination Visit (exhibits and planetarium show): approximately 2 hours.
- Discovery Program Visit: approximately 2 hours (exhibits or planetarium show may be added on for an additional hour).
Field trip support for public Title I schools is generously provided by the Marshall Foundation, the Armstrong Macdonald Foundation, and other generous groups and donors.