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Hands-on, science-centric field trip experiences 

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Field Trip information

General Information

  • Classic: $7 per child

  • Deluxe: $8.50 per child

    • Owl pellets are $9.50 per child​.

 

Requirements 

  • There is a 15 child minimum for field trips.

  • There must be one chaperone per five children (there will be a fee for missing chaperone on day of the visit). Chaperones that fulfill our requirements (1:5) are FREE. Additional chaperones are welcome but they are $7 each.

  • If you would like to bring a packed lunch, there is a $30 flat fee added to the final total. 

Labor Day through Memorial Day

  • Groups larger than 50 must be booked on Mondays when we are closed to the public. 

Memorial Day through Labor Day

  • We are not able to book groups larger than 30 due to camps, programs, and higher volume.

  • Deluxe option only available in the afternoon in June and July 2023.

The Classic

SELF-GUIDED MUSEUM EXPLORATION

The Classic field trip package offers two hours of free play and self-guided Museum exploration! Explore four levels of hands-on, one-of-a-kind science exhibits.

The Deluxe

FIELD TRIPS THAT ALIGN WITH COMMON CORE & NC EDUCATION STANDARDS

We believe the most important learning happens outside the classroom. Book a field trip with us to enhance your students' learning experiences. Select your customized NC Education Standard field trip led by our Educators and enjoy two full hours of self-guided Museum exploration. 

All Deluxe options are adaptable to fit student needs. Please let us know how we can best support your group on the Field Trip request form.

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LIMA BEANS IN A BAG

Using lima beans, little learners will learn what essential ingredients plants need to survive and grow.

OWL PELLET

Little scientists dissect real owl pellets and discover the owl's diet and more about this North Carolina native species. 

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SCIENCE OF SLIME

Learn about the three states of matter through this program and create their own slime, a non-newtonian fluid, to take home.

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GO, SLOW, WHOA

Discover healthy eating habits and learn all about nutrition through the five major food groups in our Discovery Diner exhibit. 

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