Group Visits / Field Trips


 

Embark on an adventure encouraging investigation and inquiry.

Start planning your self-guided Museum adventure today. Please note that we do not provide guided tours.

 

Group Visit Information

Group reservations are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

School Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. September 4, 2024 – June 6, 2025
Summer Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 11, 2025 – August 29, 2025

Group reservations are not available on the following dates:

  • November 27 – 29, 2024
  • December 25 – 27, 2024
  • January 1 -3, 2025
  • February 19 – 21, 2025
  • April 9 – 11, 2025
  • June 19, 2025
  • July 4, 2025

Your group may arrive anytime during our operating hours. All visits (general admission or groups) end when the Museum closes.

Requirements

  • Reservations are required – a minimum of five (5) weeks advance notice is required to qualify for our Group Admission Rate.
  • Minimum group size: 10 children + adult chaperones
  • Maximum group size: 150 (includes children + adult chaperones)
  • Must be affiliated with a school (public, charter, state, private or home), preschool, school district, County Office of Education, child-care facility, camp program, or a non-profit children’s organization.

Pricing

  • Group admission rate September 4, 2024 – June 6, 2025: $12.00 per person (child or adult)
  • Group admission rate June 11, 2025 – August 29, 2025: $14.00 per person (child or adult)
  • Free Adult Chaperone Policy: Receive one (1) Group Adult-Chaperone ticket for every five (5) paid child admissions.
  • A Deposit of $120.00 must be paid within 5 working days after receiving your invoice to maintain your reservation ($140.00 for summer hours).

Entry into The Wonder Cabinet is not included in your group’s field trip.

Prices are subject to change without advance notification.

Private Group Transportation

In need of group transportation to the Museum? Our partners at CharterUP offer services in San Jose, nearby San Francisco, and most major cities.