Reservation Information
Making Reservations
- Reserve early! Programs fill to capacity, and there is a limit to daily school group admissions.
- Reservations by PHONE only. Call Science Central.
- Reserve at least 24 hours in advance: Exhibit Halls, Butterfly Garden, Omni and 3D Digital Cinema films. (Subject to availability)
- Reserve at least 2 weeks in advance: Special add-on Field Trip Programs that require a reservation. Special request OMNI films require advance notice.
- School field trips and programs are NOT offered during Massachusetts holidays and school vacation periods: November 22-26, December 22 through January 2; February 17-25, April 14-22.
Science Central
Open daily, 9 am-5 pm.
617-723-2500 (voice)
617-589-0417 (TTY)
617-589-0187 (fax)
fieldtrips@mos.org
Guidelines for Student Visits
Educators bringing students to the Museum of Science are expected to plan a schedule that focuses students' attention and creates opportunities to connect learning in the Museum with learning in the classroom or cummunity center. Use our Online Field Trip Guide to explore what is available. Also, Field Trip Planning Workshops are available by appointment. Ensure that your field trip is valuable learning time by consulting with a Museum educator to plan a focused visit. Contact Science Central at 617-723-2500.
Chaperone Policy
- 1 chaperone per 10 students is required for grade levels prek - 10
- 1 chaperone per 15 students is required for grade levels 11 - 12
- Chaperones must stay with students at all times and are responsible for the safety of the students and the exhibits they visit
- Chaperones must be at least 21 years old
Educators and chaperones must ensure that students:
- Stay with preassigned chaperones at all times, regardless of the students' ages.
- Adhere to the code of conduct established by school systems and community centers. Behavior that is not acceptable at schools and community centers is not acceptable at the Museum of Science.
- Respect Museum staff, Museum property, and other Museum visitors.
- Understand that dangerous, disruptive, or threatening behavior will not be tolerated.
Changing Your Group Size
- IMPORTANT: If your group size changes after you make your reservation, you must notify us by 5 p.m. the day before your visit. Contact Science Central by PHONE, FAX, or EMAIL.
- At check-in, you may adjust your group size by 5 persons per 100. Additional participants above 5 per 100 will be charged regular Exhibit Halls admission. No same-day refunds if you reduce your number of participants by more than 5 per 100. Any additions are subject to availability and are not guaranteed entrance to Omni or other shows/programs.
Cancellations
Notify Science Central immediately by PHONE (617-723-2500) or EMAIL at fieldtrips@mos.org.
Fees & Payments
Special rates are available for September and October. The Museum has limited funding available for students who qualify for field trip assistance. Please inquire about this if there is a need.
Payment Rates
- All field trips must include Exhibit Halls admission, unless otherwise noted.
- Rates are per person: students, chaperones, and teachers.
- Multiple visits: If you return with the same students, you receive 50% off Exhibit Halls admission. When making reservations, inform Science Central that you will be visiting more than once with your students.
Exhibit Halls
Educators Free
Students and Chaperones:
| First Visit | Second Visit | |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 - October | $3.25 | N/A |
| November - February | $5 | $2.50 |
| March - June | $6.50 | $3.25 |
| July - August | $5 | $2.50 |
Payment Methods
- Payment is required upon arrival.
- Payment must cover the full number of students, chaperones, and teachers in your reservation.
Payments Accepted
- Purchase orders: arrange at least 5 days in advance with Science Central.
- Cash: large bills, please.
- Checks: made out to Museum of Science. No personal checks. Bring check with you the day of your visit-DO NOT MAIL.
- Credit Cards: MC, VISA, or AMEX.
Payments NOT Accepted for field trip participants
- Family Memberships, Camp-In patches, or discount coupons.
Lunch Options
- Arrange your lunch accomodations when you reserve your field trip. To review the avilable schedule of lunch times, please click here.
- Field trip participants may either purchase lunches in the Museum food court (Galaxy Cafes) or bring bag lunches.
Purchased Lunches
- We recommend that you preorder Galaxy Cafes meals. These will be prepared in advance for your group.
- Menu options: Pizza, Hamburger, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich on whole wheat bread, Ham and Cheese Sandwich on whole wheat bread, or Chicken Caesar Salad. All options include a bag of pretzels, teddy grahams, 12oz water, condiments. Hand fruit is available upon request. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions.
- $5.25 per person
- View a PDF of the menu
Bag Lunches
- If you plan to eat in the Museum, you must reserve a meal time with Science Central.
- Staff will store lunches in bins until your meal time.
- View a PDF of the menu
Parking
There is no bus parking on Museum grounds except for drop-off and pick up. Buses may park at the Moran Terminal in Charlestown. For details: click here. Chaperones and teachers may park cars in the Museum garage for flat fee of $3.00. Flat fee applies during field trip participation only; it may not be applied when visiting the Museum for other purposes.
