K–12 Field Trips & Groups
Explore, discover, and connect with the Bell Museum
The Bell Museum brings together science, art, and the environment with a unique Minnesota perspective. We offer school groups a high-quality learning experience, working with you to achieve your educational goals, no matter where you are in the state!
Field Trips for the remainder of the 23-24 school year are nearly full and we are not taking any new requests. If you have previously filled out a request form, we’re trying to work you in off the waiting list and will be in touch.
Note:
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If you’re interested in a summer 2024 booking, that calendar will open on January 24. See the separate summer page for information: https://www.
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The offerings and booking calendar for 24-25 will open in April. Check back to this site in March for full details.
Download our educator brochure for a concise overview of our educator programs, plus offerings by grade.
Details:
- Field Trips are scheduled Wednesday-Friday (and select Tuesdays)
- Educators must book their trip a minimum of three weeks in advance of the visit date
- Scholarships are available for qualified schools—please inquire when booking
- School groups must be a minimum of 15 students—depending on the number of students we may request to split your group into two bookings or to visit on two separate dates
Pricing
Create your own learning experience! The first experience is $6 per student and each additional experience is just $3 per student. Pricing includes teachers, 1:1 support staff and one free adult for every 8 students; additional adults are charged the student rate.
One experience: $6 per student
Two experiences: $9 per student
Three experiences: $12 per student
Invoices for payment will be sent after your visit.
Scholarships
Scholarships and bus funding are available for qualified schools.
Booking & Visit Details
School trips must be booked at least three weeks in advance. The minimum size for discounted educational group rates is 15 people.
FAQs
Accessibility: The Bell Museum strives to make its facility accessible to all. We are able to work with individual groups to provide appropriate accommodations for their specific needs to facilitate a lasting and meaningful experience for everyone. Please let us know of your needs when booking your experience. We are happy to arrange captioning, ASL interpretation, or other accommodations with a two-week notice. For additional information, please ask during booking.
Lunch Space: Limited space is available for groups at no additional cost. Bag lunches must be brought from school/home, the Bell museum is not able to provide food for lunch or refrigeration. Lunch spaces must be reserved at time of booking and is not guaranteed.
Inclement weather: In the case of school closures, we will work with groups to reschedule the visit for a later date as space is available. Please contact us as soon as possible once you know your school will be closed.
Cancellations: Cancellations will only be accepted for cases of extenuating circumstances such as; bussing or transportation issues, inclement weather, or other extraordinary circumstance. There is a one-time option to reschedule, dependent on availability.
Teachers: Planning your field trip and want to learn more before making your final decision? We would love to invite you for a visit to learn more about the museum and our various offerings for school groups to help with your planning process.
K-12 Experiences
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact bellgroups@umn.edu.
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Support for K12 Education programs & scholarships generously supported by: