Request a Reservation Date

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408-673-2817
reservations@cdm.org

 

In just a few easy steps, you’ll be on your way to providing a fun-filled Group Visit learning experience.

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.

1. Plan Your Group Visit

Review the Group Visit Information for availability, group size, and affiliation requirements.

2. Submit Your Group Visit Request

Complete the form below to let us know of your interest. We’ll get back to you within three (3) business days.
• If one of the dates you’ve requested is available, we’ll send an invoice to confirm your date.
• If none of the dates you’ve requested are available, we’ll contact you by e-mail.

3. Plan Your Transportation

Arrange your transportation after a date has been confirmed for your visit.

Arrange for payment

Payment in full is due four (4) weeks prior to your visit.

 

Group Visit Request Form

 

If you are booking more than one visit or require separate receipts, submit one form for each reservation. Please note this is a request and should not be considered a confirmed reservation.

 

    Name of School/Organization:

    School/Organization Address:

    City: State:
    Zip Code: County:

    School Phone: Fax:

    For Schools Only Type:
    Name of School District:

    Contact Name:
    Phone:
    E-mail:

    Contact person's relationship to school/organization:

    Will you be attending this field trip?

    A minimum of five (5) weeks advance notice is required to qualify for our Group Admission Rate. Group reservations are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

    In order of preference, list three dates you would like for your visit:

    1st Choice: ,

    2nd Choice: ,

    3rd Choice: ,

    Payment in full is due four (4) weeks prior to your visit.

    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.

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

    Prices are subject to change without advance notification.

    • Adult Chaperones include ALL teachers, staff, and parents.

    • The final number of free Group Adult-Chaperone tickets will be recalculated on the day of your visit and is based on the actual number of children who are paying our group rate.

    • Free Group Adult-Chaperone tickets are available only for groups that have made a reservation in advance.

    Number of children:
    Number of adults:
    Group total: Not to exceed 150 (children + adults)

    Number of classes:
    From Grade
    to Grade

    Please choose your method of transportation to Children's Discovery Museum.
    School or Chartered BusPublic TransportationCarpoolOtherUnknown at this time
    If "other," what mode of transportation?

    Estimated arrival time:

    If there is any other information we should know that may affect your reservation, please let us know.

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