Embark on a
journey of discovery!
Enhance your students’ learning experience with an immersive and educational field trip to the museum.
Field Trip Admissions
Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more registered 14 calendar days in advance. We require one chaperone or educator per 10 students.
Educators & Chaperones Accompanying Students | $5 |
Students & Youth (ages 5-17) | $3 |
Logistics and Policies
*Please note, the drop-off and pickup locations are different.
- The drop-off location is at 2400 Trinity Street, at the front entrance of the museum. We’ll greet you there.
- For those with mobility needs, plan to arrange drop-off and pick-up on Trinity Street at our accessible entrance. There are several flights of stairs inside and outside the museum. See the Accessibility page for more information.
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved start time if your group is bringing lunch or unloading from a bus.
- The pick-up location is 2400 San Jacinto Boulevard in front of the “Seven Mustangs” statue.
- Please depart punctually at your allotted time.
No bus parking is available on campus. For bus parking, we recommend:
- H-E-B / Hancock Center on Red River Street and East 41st Street is a short drive from the museum, with ample parking and places for drivers to take a break.
- Oakwood Cemetery on Comal Street between MLK Jr. Boulevard and 14th Street is a short drive from the museum across Interstate 35, with ample street parking.
For chaperones, paid parking is available in the San Jacinto Garage next to the museum. Regular parking rates apply.
Please note: The museum does not manage the garage. Parking availability and pricing may vary during large campus events.
- When you arrive, we will provide three spacious rolling carts for storing coolers and lunch items. These will be brought out to you upon arrival, loaded and stored.
- When you’re ready to collect your lunches, notify our museum attendants on the second floor.
- We will meet your group on the back patio with the carts for unloading. Enjoy the grassy lawn, covered patio and three picnic tables on the north side of the building while eating lunch and waiting for pickup.
Let us know in advance if anyone in your group requires special accommodations. Plan to arrange drop-off and pick-up on Trinity Street at our accessible entrance. To learn more about accessibility and your visit, see our Accessibility Page.
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum.
- We discourage large student groups from visiting the museum store. If allowed, we ask that visits be limited to three students at a time, accompanied by an educator or chaperone.
- Please enjoy exploring the exhibits responsibly; please refrain from running or touching exhibits unless signage indicates it is permitted.
- Use inside voices to maintain a respectful atmosphere.
- If possible, use the stairs during your visit as our elevator serves multiple guests and may have limited capacity.
All group visits require a nonrefundable deposit to secure your date and time, applied to your total cost. If your invoice totals less than $150, your deposit is $30. If your invoice totals more than $150, your deposit is $75.
- A minimum of 10 participants is required for the group rate.
- We accept card payments, mailed checks or approved purchase orders; cash is not accepted. You will receive an email with payment details after reserving your visit.
- The deposit must be paid within a week of booking your reservation, with the remaining balance payable at least one week in advance of your visit date. To make a payment, please contact Group Visits at 512-232-1423.
- A minimum of 10 participants must be present upon arrival to maintain your group rate.
- You can decrease your group size before final payment, but it must remain 10 or more.
- You can increase your group size before final payment within certain limits based on your original booking. Contact Group Visits for details.
- Final participant count is confirmed upon final payment one week in advance of your visit date.
- After final payment, your headcount cannot be adjusted, and no refunds will be issued for participants not in attendance.
- Cancellations and reschedule requests must be made at least one week before your visit.
- Late cancellations and reschedule requests are nonrefundable, except in emergencies.
- Early cancellations will receive a refund minus the nonrefundable deposit.
- Early reschedule requests will have all payments applied to the new date, including the deposit. No additional deposit or fees are required.
- All cancellations and reschedule requests must be emailed to TMMTours@austin.utexas.edu with your reservation name, visit date, and time.
Emergency Cancellations & Reschedules
If unforeseen and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. school closure) prevent attendance, we will attempt to reschedule based on availability. If rescheduling is not possible, a partial refund may be issued at the museum’s discretion.
A Guide to Your Field Trip
Educator Resources Library
Prepare for your field trip by exploring our library of TEKS-aligned activities. Choose the activity that best meets the needs of your students. Bring copies and clipboards for your group to ensure your students get the most from their experience

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