Field Trips
The MAC is pleased to offer school field trip programs that complement and enhance elementary, middle school, and high school student learning. Our goal is to make history, art, and culture come alive through engaging exhigitions, guided tours and facilitated programs.
Field trips for the 2024-2025 school year will be available for booking in July.
School Visits Summer 2024
EXHIBIT AND GUIDED MUSEUM PROGRAMS FOR K – 12
The museum is open for field trips this summer, Wednesdays through Fridays from August 14 to August 30. We offer guided visits with a museum educator that tailor content to be appropriate for your students’ grade level.
Guided Program Descriptions
Morning Session: Exhibitions and Campbell House
Morning visits begin at 10 am and end at 11:45 am. They include a visit to museum exhibits and a tour of the historic Campbell House facilitated by a museum educator. View the descriptions of tours based on grade level.
Afternoon Session: Exhibitions and Acrylic Painting
Afternoon visits begin at 12 pm and end at 1:45 pm. They will include a visit to the exhibits and a painting program.
Students will have a chance to use artist-quality materials in our art studio. They will explore color theory while developing a palette, discuss and use artist tools and materials, and create their own painting. This program is facilitated by a museum educator using the VTS method to ensure a student-centered experience.
Pricing
| Minimum Registration Fee - up to 18 students | $144 |
| Additional Students - up to 12 | $8 per student |
| Teachers and Chaperones - up to 6 | Free |
| Additional Chaperones | $12 per adult |
The price for school visits is $8 per student. The minimum cost of a school visit is $144. Groups smaller than 18 students are allowed with payment of the minimum registration fee.
There is a maximum of 30 students per class. If you would like to bring more than one class, please register each one separately.
Make a Reservation
BUSES
Please arrive at the Museum's Group Entrance Parking Area at 2203 W. Riverside Avenue five minutes prior to the program start time. Our Group Entry has bus parking, our regular entry does not. Buses should arrive for morning visits by 9:55 am and be prepared for departure at 11:45 am. Buses for afternoon visits should arrive by 11:55 am and be ready to depart at 1:45 pm.
LUNCHTIME
Unfortunately, the museum does not have an indoor lunch space available for school visits. Students may eat on the grass outside the Admission level on First Avenue, as weather permits.
Our Group Entry doors are alarmed between programs. Please take all belongings stored in our bins with you before enjoying your lunch and use the outside stairs or sidewalk to return to your bus.
Payment
We will send an invoice after your visit to the email you provide at registration, unless other payment arrangements are requested. You can pay for your visit by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture – we will only be able to accept one check.
HOW TO RESERVE A FIELD TRIP
Step 1: Click on the "Make a Reservation" link below.
Step 2: You will be taken to our field trip calendar, which will list all available field trip dates and times. Pick a time and date that matches your preferred program experience.
Step 3: Once you have chosen a date and time, you will be prompted to fill-out our ticket information. Please provide one School Minimum Registration Fee, the total number of students and chaperones anticipated, and a grade level.
If you are registering over 30 students, click “Return to Shopping” and choose a second session. If you are registering 30 or less students, click “Add to Cart.”
Step 4: Confirm that your information looks correct, then click “Complete Purchase”.
Step 5: You will be asked to provide your name, email address, school name, and contact info. You will also be given the option of paying the full bill, or having an invoice sent to you after your field trip. We recommend choosing to be invoiced, as your balance will be adjusted the day of your visit.
Step 6: Click the “Purchase” button in the bottom right section of the webpage to complete your reservation. Once you have done this, you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you do not receive one, please check your spam/junk folders. .
Preparing for Your Visit
- We encourage teachers to visit the museum prior to bringing your students. Check-in with your teacher ID and registration confirmation number for a complimentary admission.
- Review our museum etiquette with your students.
If cancellation of a school visit is necessary, please contact education@northwestmuseum.org immediately.