K-12 School Groups

The Museum of Arts and Sciences welcomes all students! Reserve a field trip with scheduled activities led by our Museum educators or a self-guided visit, which allows you to lead your own students through the Museum.

Reservations are required for all school groups. Availability is limited.

Reservations must be confirmed via email and any cancellations must be made known a week-prior to visiting. 

To request a scheduled field trip or self-guided visit, please complete the request form. 

Field Trip Request Form >    

Group Fees

Membership benefits and other passes are not valid for group admission.

There is no fee to make a group reservation. Payment for a group reservation can be made in full on the day of the visit. Upon arrival, payment must be made by one person for the entire group.

Organizations with limited resources or non-profit camp and youth organizations may qualify for discounted or waived fees. Please ask for details when you request a reservation.

A minimum of 15 students are required to book a field trip.

The Museum reserves the right to limit the number of adult chaperones participating in school group tours.

Group Admission

 
One group leader per reservation receives complimentary admission.

*One adult chaperone is required for every 10 students

Self-Guided Visits

We require one chaperone for every 10 students. Groups are invited to visit and explore the Museum independently, as well as enjoy one planetarium show of their choice. 

Groups larger than 25 must be divided into smaller groups before entering the galleries.

By scheduling a self-guided visit, you acknowledge that the chaperones of your group are responsible for the group's behavior. Museum staff/security reserve the right to revoke admission for any visitor whose conduct violates our guidelines. No refunds will be issued for revoked admission.

Scheduled Field Trip Programs

You may choose three activities for $9.00 per person. Only one stage show is permitted.

Note: Stage Shows are not available June through mid-August.

* Gallery tours are offered in place of stage shows during the summertime

Stage Shows

• Energy: The student audience will participate in a variety of tasks related to Energy. During the show, students will learn about the physics of energy and how it is all around us by using sounds, light, heat, and electricity as examples.
  
  
• Fossils: Discover our amazing collection of fossils dating back to the Mesozoic Era and learn about one of the Earth's most successful species. 
  
  
• Oceans: Students will explore the great oceans of the world through this interactive stage show. Students will learn about our major oceans on Earth as well as some interesting creatures that inhabit them!

Hands-On Classes (reserved only for groups of 15-30 students)

• Hands-On the Milky Way: Students will explore the wonders of our own galaxy through various hands-on activities as they learn about orbits, stars, planets, moons, and many other fascinating phenomena. The students will also be able to understand the size of our planetary neighborhood by building a scale model of the Solar System.
• Hands-On Energy: Students will participate in a variety of tasks related to Energy. During the class, students will learn how energy is all around us by using sounds, light, heat, and electricity as examples. 
• Hands-On Oceans: Students will learn about ancient and modern oceans. From the ancient shark Megalodon to the gentle and giant blue whale, all the plants and animals of our oceans will have a place in this show. 
• Hands-On Fossils: Students will tour the Prehistory of Florida Gallery and discover the ancient animals of our state including Giant Ground Sloth and other ice age mammals. Students will then participate in studying and identifying Florida fossils as well as studying bones and artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a group visit?

Reservations are required for all groups visiting the Museum. To request a reservation, please fill out the Field Trip Request Form.

Field Trip Request Form >    

Do you have lunchroom facilities?

We have an indoor eating space available only on request. Please note that it is carpeted, and your group will be responsible for maintaining/cleaning up afterwards. 

How do I reschedule or cancel a group visit?

Please contact groupinfo@moas.org. Please include your name, phone number, name of the organization, and date and time of your visit. If you need to reschedule or cancel a guided visit, please let us know at least one week in advance.

Do you have a place for buses or large vans to park at the Museum?

We offer drop-off at our main entrance using our bus loop. All large vehicles will have space to park in our front parking lot or in our employee parking lot.

How should I prepare for my visit?

We encourage you to review and familiarize yourself with the resources we have available:

• Explore MOAS
• Visitor Guidelines
• Group Guidelines

Group Guidelines

• By visiting the Museum with a group, you agree to adhere to the following guidelines:
• Advance reservations are requiredfor all adult and student groups of 15 or more. 
• To request a reservation, you must complete the Adult or K-12 Group Request Form in advance and account for all attendees in your group.
• All visitors in your group must be present when you check in.
• Membership and other discounts do not apply to group admission.
• Please yield to Museum-led tours and programs. Museum staff lecturing in the galleries have priority.
• Do not block entrances or corridors. Be mindful of other visitors when leading your group through the galleries.
• Groups arriving more than thirty minutes after the scheduled start of their guided visit without prior warning will adhere to a possibly altered schedule. Activities may be cut short.
• Verbally abusive, harassing, discriminatory, or threatening statements or behavior toward MOAS staff or other visitors is prohibited.
• Security and staff are there to help. Please follow their instructions.

The Museum reserves the right to refuse or revoke the admission of any group or group member whose conduct violates these guidelines.

If you have any questions, please contact groupinfo@moas.org

Group Rules

• No large backpacks unless carrying medicine for students.
• No food or drink allowed. Drinking fountains are available throughout the Museum.
• No smoking or vaping.
• No touching of the artwork or glass cases. Keep a safe distance from all artwork. No climbing on the sculptures in the Sculpture Garden.
• No running, rough play, pushing or yelling.
• Please move through the Museum halls quietly in straight lines.
• Chaperones must stay with the group.
• Photography is allowed without the use of a flash.
• Please help clean up the Children's Museum before your departure.
• Have fun while learning!
  
  

Directions and Bus Parking

Please have bus drivers pull into the south parking lot (next to the Sculpture Garden and the Children's Museum). The bus driver will park in the south parking lot. Lunches stay on the bus if the group is eating on the MOAS campus. 

Social Narrative

Families, teachers, and other service providers that support youth and adults on the Autism spectrum can prepare for a visit to the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) with this social narrative. This document is a step-by-step guide of what to expect when visiting including photographs and descriptions, ideals for visitors on the Autism spectrum and those who benefit from having clear expectations.