Group Visits

Enjoy a day of open-ended, free-choice, child-directed play and learning for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders. Your students will explore, discover, immerse, imagine and connect with the natural and cultural wonders of the Bay Area as they play in our unique exhibitions.

Free First Wednesdays

Please note: Due to capacity issues, group visits are not available on Free First Wednesdays: October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5.

Self-Guided Museum Visits: Preschool - Grade One

Download the 2009 - 2010 Group Visit Program brochure. (PDF) In addition to details on the group visit program, this brochure includes detailed information on how our exhibitions correlate to California Curriculum Standards.

Group visits are scheduled for two-and-a-half-hour blocks.

Every school group will be met at the front gate by a member of our education staff for a brief introduction to our exhibitions and programs and some helpful suggestions on how to get the most from your visit.

If you arrive on time, this will leave you ample time to explore the Museum with your students as they play, discover, and create in our free-choice learning environment.

School visits are offered from October through the end of May.

Tuesdays – Fridays
9:30 a.m. – noon
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Group Visit Fee Schedule

Minimum 10 students; Maximum 60 students

October – February: $3 per student
(scholarship: $2 per student)

March – May: $6 per student
(no scholarships available)

One chaperone is admitted free for every five children. Additional chaperones pay the student rate as listed above. Please note: Adults required to serve students with special needs are always admitted free.

Scholarships

Scholarship visits to the Bay Area Discovery Museum are available from September 29 - February 26.

The Museum’s admission scholarship program offers reduced-price visits for schools serving a population where 75% or more of the students qualify for free and reduced-price lunch.

Scholarship Applications accepted:
September 4 - February 15.

Download and complete the Scholarship Application (PDF).

Please note Bus Scholarships are not available this year.

Questions?

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions about group visits.

Chaperone Tips

Thank you for supervising your group! Here are some suggestions for a great visit. (PDF)

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