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Enhance your students’ learning experience with an immersive and educational field trip to the museum.

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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
Group Visit Policies

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 only; cash is not accepted.
  • Invoices are available upon request.
  • The deposit must be paid upon booking your reservation, with the remaining balance payable at least two weeks 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 two weeks in advance of visit date.
  • After final payment, your headcount cannot be adjusted, and no refunds will be issued for participants not in attendance.

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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Activity Guides
Field Trip Logistics

*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 accessibility, plan to arrange drop-off and pick-up on Trinity Street at our accessible entrance. To learn more, visit our Accessibility page.
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved start time if your group is bringing lunch or unloading from a bus.
  • Note: Your group will walk several flights of stairs. See the Accessibility page for groups requiring special accommodations.
  • 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.
A Guide to Your Field Trip
Accessibility

Let us know in advance if anyone in your group requires special accommodations. Plan to arrange pick-up on Trinity Street at our accessible entrance. To learn more about accessibility and your visit, visit our Accessibility Page.

Field Trip Expectations
  • 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.