Prepare for and Book Your Visit - School Group

1. Get Started!

   With five exhibit floors to explore, less is more! Select a Hall of Focus, sign up for a student program, or get tickets to a Special Exhibition, IMAX Film or Space Show. All of our programs are designed to support the NYC K-8 Scope and Sequence for Science and Social Studies.

   Permanent Exhibitions	Special Exhibitions And Shows
   Programs for School Groups	For Educators: Guides and Resources

2. Prepare For Your Day

   Get ready for your visit with these important Museum policies and procedures.

   Arrival and Departure	Lunchrooms
   Museum Conduct	Download Museum Map
   Price and Payment

3. Book Your Field Trip

   Book your field trip at least 5 weeks in advance. If you have changes (new field trip date, reduction/increase of reservation numbers, or cancellations), please call Central Reservations 14 days before your visit to receive a refund.

   Before you call Central Reservations to book your field trip, please use the Reservation worksheet to map out your day at the Museum. Keep it handy to expedite your call!

Complete Your Reservation Worksheet

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Occasionally some halls in the Museum may be closed. To ensure that the specific hall you are coming to see is open, please call the Museum 5 days before your visit at (212) 769-5100 and listen for the weekly hall closings.

Open your confirmation packet immediately! The Museum will only send out one confirmation packet per group and it will be addressed to the one who made the reservation. The packet will confirm your Museum itinerary.