All students and educators in reserved school groups receive FREE exhibit admission and discounted group rates for films and programs!
To be considered a school group, you must:
- Have at least 10 students of similar age, grades K-12;
- Be enrolled in an educational institution (includes organizations such as home schools);
- Make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance; and
- Have at least one teacher/chaperone for every 10 students.
Questions or ready to book a field trip?
Please call our new teacher hotline at (512) 463-6712. You can also call our main Reservations number (512) 936-4649 or toll free at (866) 369-7108, Option 5.
Customize Your Field Trip with a Student Program!
FREE docent-guided tours of the exhibits are available by reservation ONLY September through February. Guided tours are subject to capacity and docent availability at the time of request. Additional programs are available for school groups on a limited basis, including interactive learning stations, demonstrations using primary sources, discussions, hands-on activities, and live musical performances!
Add Exciting Theatrical Presentations
The Museum's IMAX® Theatre presents stunning giant screen documentaries on the biggest screen in Texas. The multimedia, special-effects Texas Spirit Theater presents The Star of Destiny, an epic journey through Texas history, and Wild Texas Weather, an exploration of tumultuous weather in the Lone Star State past and present.
Prices good for groups making reservations 10 business days in advance. Special rates not available for walk-in groups.
Single Venue
| | Exhibits
3 floors
45 mins/floor | IMAX
Theatre
45 mins | Texas Spirit Theater
20 mins |
|---|
| Student |
FREE |
$4 |
$3 |
| Teacher |
FREE |
$5 |
$3 |
| Chaperone |
FREE |
$5 |
$3 |
| Group Adult* |
$8 |
$7 |
$4 |
Combination Tickets
| | Exhibits
+ IMAX
3 hrs | Exhibits
+ TX Spirit
2 hrs 45 mins | Exhibits + IMAX
+ TX Spirit
3 hrs 30 mins |
|---|
| Student |
$4 |
$3 |
$6 |
| Teacher |
$5 |
$3 |
$7 |
| Chaperone |
$5 |
$3 |
$7 |
| Group Adult* |
$14 |
$11 |
$17 |
*There must be one chaperone/teacher for every 10 students. Any number over this ratio is subject to Group Adult pricing.
Scholarships
Scholarships for field trip programs and theater presentations are available for eligible school groups!
For questions or to book your field trip, please call our new teacher hotline at (512) 463-6712. You can also call our main Reservations number (512) 936-4649 or toll free at (866) 369-7108, Option 5.
To make reservations, you will need the following information:
- School name, district, and grade level(s)
- Lead teacher's name, phone number, and email address
- School address, phone number, and fax number
- Preferred date and arrival time for visit
- Alternate date(s) and arrival(s) in the event your first choice is not available
- Education program selected and preferred times
- Number of students, number of teachers, number of chaperones (Remember: One adult per 10 students)
- Theater selections and preferred times
- Lunch plans
- Special needs: Please advise if anyone in the group has special challenges
To make Reservations
Call our new teacher hotline at (512) 463-6712. You can also call our main Reservations number (512) 936-4649 or toll free at (866) 369-7108, Option 5.
Scholarships provide school children the opportunity to experience free theater presentations along with their free exhibit admission. Scholarships are available to groups meeting The Story of Texas Scholarship Fund Application criteria. Instructions are provided on the application. Scholarships are offered on a first come, first served basis to groups meeting eligibility and reservation criteria.
Currently scholarships are available for the IMAX film Texas: The Big Picture, and Texas Spirit Theater presentations The Star of Destiny and Wild Texas Weather.
