Museum Field Trips include guided learning, an activity or demonstration, Museum exploration.
Please fill out a Field Trip Interest Form to select your topic and requested date and time.
Funding may be available for Title I schools. Book early! Please let us know on your interest form if you are eligible for funding.
All Field Trips are available for groups of 10 or more children and can be bilingual.
For a visit without a program, please see our Group Visit page.
Field Trip Programs
COLOR-GORIES
We’ll read the story The Color Monster by Anna Llenas and explore how different colors can represent different feelings. Through playful discussion, children will identify emotions, make connections to their own experiences, and discover how all feelings are welcome. Children will then decorate their very own Color Monster, using colors to express their emotions and create a unique masterpiece to take home!
COUNT IT OUT
Get ready to count, move, create, and play! We’ll kick things off by reading 10 Black Dots by Donald Crews, then get everyone up and moving with an interactive counting activity that keeps little bodies and minds engaged. We’ll wrap up by creating our own Donald Crews-inspired masterpieces using dot stickers and markers, giving children the chance to practice counting, creativity, and fine motor skills, all while having a blast!
ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – RENEWABLES!
Join us for this sunny, hands-on class as we explore the power of solar energy! We‘ll discover what energy is, how it helps us in our everyday lives, and how we can harness energy from the sun. Little scientists will then investigate the invisible power of ultraviolet light by experimenting with color-changing beads, making observations and discoveries through playful, hands-on exploration!
DESERT DWELLERS
Join us as we journey through the Sonoran Desert and discover the amazing plants and animals who call it home! We’ll read a story all about our unique desert ecosystem, learn about some of our favorite desert friends, and create our very own Sonoran Desert landscape to take home.
SENSE-SATIONAL SENSES
Get ready to explore the world with all five senses! We’ll read I Hear a Pickle: And Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too!, then put our senses to the test through a variety of hands-on exploration stations. Children will investigate, observe, and discover as they use their sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and more to explore the world around them.
WONDERS OF SPACE
Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure! Young astronomers will explore the wonders of our solar system as they investigate real space rocks (meteorites) through hands-on discovery. They’ll compare, observe, and ask big questions as they uncover the fascinating stories these space travelers have to tell.
AMAZING MURALS
Discover how art can bring a community to life! We’ll read Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and learn how murals tell stories, celebrate culture, and brighten neighborhoods, just like the colorful murals found throughout Tucson. Then, young artists will design and create their own mural inspired by the Sonoran Desert and the place they call home, using their creativity to share what makes their community special.
UP IN THE AIR
Get ready to be amazed by the power of air! Together, we’ll discover how even though we can’t see air, it can do some incredible things. Through fun, hands-on experiments, children will explore how air pressure can lift, push, and move objects as they keep ping pong balls floating and race them through tubes. It’s a playful way to spark curiosity and uncover the invisible forces all around us!
GROSSOLOGY
Get ready for a silly and wonderfully gross adventure through the human body! We’ll discover what happens to our food from the very first bite to the very end of the digestion process. Together, we’ll create a fun digestion dance to follow each step our bodies take to turn food into energy, absorb the nutrients we need, and get rid of what’s left. It’s the perfect mix of laughs, learning, and just the right amount of gross!
NOISY SCIENCE: CHICKEN IN A CUP
Get ready to make some noise! We’ll explore how vibrations make the sounds we hear. Using a plastic cup, yarn, and a paperclip, children will create hilarious “chicken” noises while investigating the science behind every squawk, squeak, and cluck. It’s a memorable science experience that’s sure to have everyone laughing, experimenting, and making plenty of noise!
EATING OUR WORDS
Explore how a few carefully chosen words can paint a delicious picture! We’ll read food-inspired haikus by David Bowles and see how poetry can capture the sights, smells, tastes, and textures of our favorite foods. Young poets will then create their own haiku inspired by traditional Sonoran Desert ingredients, celebrating our region through creativity, language, and imagination.
ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – RENEWABLES!
Join us for this sunny, hands-on class as we explore the power of solar energy! We‘ll discover what energy is, how it helps us in our everyday lives, and how we can harness energy from the sun. Little scientists will then investigate the invisible power of ultraviolet light by experimenting with color-changing beads, making observations and discoveries through playful, hands-on exploration!
WONDERS OF SPACE
Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure! Young astronomers will explore the wonders of our solar system as they investigate real space rocks (meteorites) through hands-on discovery. They’ll compare, observe, and ask big questions as they uncover the fascinating stories these space travelers have to tell.
AMAZING MURALS
Discover how art can bring a community to life! We’ll read Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and learn how murals tell stories, celebrate culture, and brighten neighborhoods, just like the colorful murals found throughout Tucson. Then, young artists will design and create their own mural inspired by the Sonoran Desert and the place they call home, using their creativity to share what makes their community special.
UP IN THE AIR
Get ready to be amazed by the power of air! Together, we’ll discover how even though we can’t see air, it can do some incredible things. Through fun, hands-on experiments, children will explore how air pressure can lift, push, and move objects as they keep ping pong balls floating and race them through tubes. It’s a playful way to spark curiosity and uncover the invisible forces all around us!
GROSSOLOGY
Get ready for a silly and wonderfully gross adventure through the human body! We’ll discover what happens to our food from the very first bite to the very end of the digestion process. Together, we’ll create a fun digestion dance to follow each step our bodies take to turn food into energy, absorb the nutrients we need, and get rid of what’s left. It’s the perfect mix of laughs, learning, and just the right amount of gross!
NOISY SCIENCE: INSTRUMENT
Get ready to make some noise! We’ll explore how vibrations make the sounds we hear and learn how sound waves travel through the air around us. Children will then build their own instrument using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and foam stickers to experiment with the science behind every buzz, twang, and hum. It’s a fun-filled experience that’s sure to spark curiosity!
EATING OUR WORDS
Explore how a few carefully chosen words can paint a delicious picture! We’ll read food-inspired haikus by David Bowles and see how poetry can capture the sights, smells, tastes, and textures of our favorite foods. Young poets will then create their own haiku inspired by traditional Sonoran Desert ingredients, celebrating our region through creativity, language, and imagination.
ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – RENEWABLES
Join us for this sunny, hands-on class as we explore the power of solar energy! We‘ll discover what energy is, how it helps us in our everyday lives, and how we can harness energy from the sun. Little scientists will then investigate the invisible power of ultraviolet light by experimenting with color-changing beads, making observations and discoveries through playful, hands-on exploration!
JAZZ JAM: SOUND IN MOTION (THURS or FRI ONLY)
Students will dive into the world of rhythm, sound, and creative expression through an interactive jazz experience led by Tucson’s vibrant community of young professional musicians from our partners at the Tucson Jazz Festival. In this dynamic session, children will explore how music tells stories, builds connection, and invites participation. 35 student maximum.
ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!
Spark your curiosity as we explore where electricity comes from and how it powers the world around us! Young scientists will work together to build their own electrical circuits and test how electricity can power a variety of objects. Through exciting experiments and collaborative challenges, they’ll investigate the fascinating science of electricity while becoming electrical engineers.
DESERT SCIENTISTS
Become a desert scientist as we explore how amazing Sonoran Desert animals have adapted to survive in their unique environment! We’ll discover the clever ways animals use camouflage to stay safe and blend into their surroundings. Then, young scientists will create their own desert critter and find the perfect way to camouflage it within its habitat. It’s a fun-filled adventure encouraging observation, creativity, and a closer look at the incredible adaptations found right here in the desert.
MESSY SCIENCE
Let’s get our hands messy with this exciting science adventure! Young scientists will explore the fascinating world of chemical reactions as they predict what will happen when different ingredients are combined. Through hands-on experiments, they’ll discover the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions and observe surprising changes as they investigate how ingredients react with one another. It’s a fun, messy, and curiosity-filled experience that brings chemistry to life!
METAPHORS IN BLOOM
Celebrate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through the power of poetry! We’ll read “Desert Flora” by Alberto Ríos and explore the unique plants that thrive in our desert home. Then, young poets will work together to create a collaborative poem, using vivid metaphors and their own creative ideas to capture the beauty and wonder of the desert landscape.
JAZZ JAM: SOUND IN MOTION (THURS or FRI ONLY)
Students will dive into the world of rhythm, sound, and creative expression through an interactive jazz experience led by Tucson’s vibrant community of young professional musicians from our partners at the Tucson Jazz Festival. In this dynamic session, children will explore how music tells stories, builds connection, and invites participation. 35 student maximum.
ELECTRICITY INVESTIGATORS – POWER UP!
Spark your curiosity as we explore where electricity comes from and how it powers the world around us! Young scientists will work together to build their own electrical circuits and test how electricity can power a variety of objects. Through exciting experiments and collaborative challenges, they’ll investigate the fascinating science of electricity while becoming electrical engineers.
DESERT SCIENTISTS
Become a desert scientist as we explore how amazing Sonoran Desert animals have adapted to survive in their unique environment! We’ll discover the clever ways animals use camouflage to stay safe and blend into their surroundings. Then, young scientists will create their own desert critter and find the perfect way to camouflage it within its habitat. It’s a fun-filled adventure that encourages observation, creativity, and a closer look at the incredible adaptations found right here in the desert.
MESSY SCIENCE
Let’s get our hands messy with this exciting science adventure! Young scientists will explore the fascinating world of chemical reactions as they predict what will happen when different ingredients are combined. Through hands-on experiments, they’ll discover the difference between reactions where the temperature increases and others where the temperature decreases. Young chemists will observe surprising changes as they investigate how ingredients react with one another. It’s a fun, messy, and curiosity-filled experience bringing chemistry to life!
METAPHORS IN BLOOM
Celebrate the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through the power of poetry! We’ll read “Desert Flora” by Alberto Ríos and explore the unique plants that thrive in our desert home. Then, young poets will work together to create a collaborative poem, using vivid metaphors and their own creative ideas to capture the beauty and wonder of the desert landscape.
JAZZ JAM: SOUND IN MOTION (THURS or FRI ONLY)
Students will dive into the world of rhythm, sound, and creative expression through an interactive jazz experience led by Tucson’s vibrant community of young professional musicians from our partners at the Tucson Jazz Festival. In this dynamic session, children will explore how music tells stories, builds connection, and invites participation. 35 student maximum.
Field Trip Rates
Field Trips with Program:
- $9 per child
- 1 adult REQUIRED for every 5 children.
- 1 adult will be admitted FREE with every 5 children.
- Additional adults are $9 each.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made at least seven days before a visit in order to receive the Field Trip reduced rate. To get your desired date, we suggest booking six months in advance.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Your class may qualify for FREE admission and/or a bus subsidy. Call for details. Limited availability.
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
BURTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
REINHAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION
