Planning your Children’s Museum of Phoenix field trip is easy with our step-by-step instructions.
Step 1 – Consider whether we are an age-appropriate destination for your students based on the following:
- We offer three floors of fun, educational, multi-sensory experiences to explore!
- Our exhibits are all hands-on and interactive to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of 0-10 year olds.
- The Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness.
- Our average visit is between 2 and 3 hours
- Our educational programs meet Arizona State Standards.
- Our Education Team is ready to facilitate your students’ educational experience!
View our Educator Resource Guide, complete with Children’s Museum of Phoenix Exhibit based lessons and associated Arizona State academic standards!
Students with Special Needs: Starting September 2012 and continuing through the 2012-2013 school year, the Children’s Museum has designated one day per month as Very Important Players Day. The only group visits booked on VIP Days will be groups that include students with special needs. Please contact our Group Reservationist at 602.253.0501, ext. 3, or email groupvisits@childmusephx.org for more information on the Museum’s VIP Days.
Step 2 – Review Our Field Trip/Group Rates:
- $7 per student for groups of 15 students and above with a reservation
- Free admission for chaperones that meet the “5 to 1″ student ratio and $7 per chaperone over the ratio
- Title I schools who visit with a reservation between September 1st and the end of February will receive a rate of $3 per student for groups of 15 students and above.
- Free admission for chaperones that meet the “5 to 1″ student ratio and $7 per chaperone over the ratio
- Groups that do not meet the “5 to 1” ratio will not be admitted into the Museum
Step 3 – Make your Reservation:
Monday hours are for regular general admission visits only. Group Visits and/or Field Trips may be scheduled for any other day of the week.
Complete a Field Trip Request Form now! Completed forms may be submitted via Fax: 602.307.9833 or E-mail: groupvisits@childmusephx.org
Our Group Reservationist will contact you to finalize your reservation.
Please note: Your reservation is not final until you receive a confirmation letter from the Children’s Museum of Phoenix Reservation Specialist.
Step 4 – Organize Lunch Time!
Your Group is more than welcome to eat lunch on-site!
Feel free to bring and store your own lunches in the non-refrigerated space provided. This area is located on the 1st floor. Your group may access your lunches when you are ready to eat.
Or…have your lunches made fresh the morning of your visit and waiting for you at lunch time by our vendor Crave Sandwich Cafe! Click here for lunch options and pricing. Simply contact Tom at 602.471.1111 when you are ready to place your order.
The Museum does not schedule a “lunch time.” You may eat as a large group, provided space is available, or in smaller groups.
The Museum does not currently have an indoor lunch facility to accommodate large groups. We have two small rooms inside that are 1st come 1st serve and open to the public as well. Your group is also welcome to eat sack lunches outside on our front lawn. This can be accessed from the 2nd floor. Food and Drinks are allowed in the designated eating areas on the 2nd floor only.
Step 5 – Confirmation
Once you and our Group Reservation Specialist have decided on a date that works for both your group and the Museum, you will receive a formal confirmation email. Please review the email and all attached documents.
Groups will also receive a Confirmation Packet in the mail as your visit approaches.