Book a Field Trip

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 hands-on and interactive to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children 10 and under.

  • 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 team is ready to facilitate your students’ educational experience!

View our Educator Resource Guide and Standards by Grade Level which includes the educational value of each exhibit, suggested exhibit-based classroom activities, and associated Arizona College and Career Ready Standards and Other Academic Standards, along with Arizona Early Learning Standards.

Students with Special Needs: The Children’s Museum has designated one day per month throughout the school year 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 Success Coordinator at 602.253.0501, ext. 4, or email groupvisits@childmusephx.org for more information on the Museum’s VIP Days.

Field Trip FAQ

Step 2

Review Our Field Trip/Group Rates:

  • Regular Season Rate (Sept.-Feb.): $12 per student for groups of 15 students and above with a reservation.

  • Peak Season Rate (March-August): $14 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 $14 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 $6 per student for groups of 15 students and above.

  • Groups that do not meet the “5 to 1” ratio will not be admitted into the Museum.

Scholarships are not available at this time. Check back for future opportunities.

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 and submit a Reservation Request Form! Our Group Success Coordinator 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.

Step 4

Organize Lunch Time!

  • Your group is more than welcome to eat lunch onsite! Feel free to bring and store your own sack lunches in the non-refrigerated space provided. This area is located on the 1st floor. Our Group Success Coordinator will work with you to schedule your lunchtime.

  • Please note: ONLY SACK LUNCHES are allowed in the Museum. Outside delivery or catering is prohibited.

We have two large outdoor spaces for your group to enjoy lunch, weather permitting. Indoor lunch space is limited. If you have not already done so, please let our Group Success Coordinator know whether or not your group is eating lunch onsite.

Food and Drinks are allowed in the designated eating areas only.

Step 5

Confirmation

  • Once you and our Group Success Coordinator 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.

Additional questions?

Questions on Field Trips/Groups can be directed to our Group Success Coordinator:
Email: groupvisits@childmusephx.org
Phone: 602.648.2747

How to Get to the Museum Using the Valley Metro Light Rail!

Book a Field Trip!

Request a Field Trip Reservation

Complete Our Form to Get Started

Our Group Success Coordinator 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’s Group Success Coordinator.