Inspire your students with hands-on STEM learning at the Museum!
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Programs for Pre-K through 12th grade
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TEKS-aligned classroom & auditorium experiences
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Immersive SPOC Planetarium shows
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Financial aid available for eligible schools/organizations
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Focused on Aerospace & STEM careers
FIELD TRIP PRICING
At least 15 tickets must be purchased to get the field trip rate.
GENERAL ADMISSION
*This is only if the groups are paying for the additional adults; otherwise, they will be charged the regular admission price of $20.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
These programs require a minimum of 15 students.
Financial Aid
The Museum’s Financial Assistance Program supports schools and non-profit youth organizations in accessing the Museum’s educational programs.
Through the generous support of our partners and donors, we can provide financial assistance to qualified organizations on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a school or non-profit youth organization,
- Have a minimum of 25% of students who qualify as low-income as defined by the U.S. Department of Education,
- Apply for financial assistance at least two weeks before the date of your program,
- Complete all provided pre and post surveys
To inquire about funding to help offset the cost of your field trip, outreach, or virtual program, please complete our Field Trip Request Form (button below).
Learning to Fly
PK-K (Ages 4-6)
Introduce young learners to various careers, people and facilities that help support the daily operations of an airport. Students will then practice piloting around the Museum on an educator-led tour. Educator-led tour is only available onsite.
Down to Earth
PK-2nd (Ages 4-8)
Young scientists will explore the daily weather patterns and seasons of our home planet through interactive experiments, observations, and demonstrations.
Design. Build. Test.
PK-6th (Ages 4-12)
In this hands-on challenge, learners will dream up, sketch, and build their very own model spacecraft—then put it to the test in a series of trials to see how it performs!
Weather, It Matters!
2nd – 6th (Ages 8-12)
Energize your classroom with hands-on activities comparing the intense weather present on the diverse planets of our solar system with our weather patterns on Earth.
Aerodynamics 101
3rd-6th (Ages 8-12)
Aerodynamics 201
7th-12th (Ages 12-18)
Students apply the physics of aerodynamics and learn about the four forces of flight through this interactive program. They will then use their newly-gained knowledge to build and test different paper aircraft. Aerodynamics 201 includes a group challenge.
Lunar Crash Course
3rd – 6th (Ages 8-12)
Teams of students apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to survive a crash landing on the Moon. Students also explore the Earth-Moon system and compare the physical characteristics of the two.
Rover Recovery
5th – 12th (Ages 10-18)
What challenges need to be overcome for a rover to drive on the surface of the Moon? Students will drive a rover, overcoming obstacles, gathering the payload, then returning to the starting point.
The Fight to Flight
5th – 12th (Ages 10-18)
In this exciting auditorium program, students will compete in challenges demonstrating four firsts in aerospace history: the Wright Brothers, Sputnik I, Vostok I, and Apollo 11, while learning about unique achievements.
Emergency Mars Mission
7th – 12th (Ages 12-18)
Students form NASA mission control teams to plan a colonizing operation to Mars. Tasks include selecting launch dates, rocket type, and crew members. Their mission is then tested against rigorous scenarios to determine the rate of success and survival.
SPOC Planetarium Programs
My Moon, My Sky
PK – 2nd (Ages 4-8)
Stargazers learn about the different types of stars (including our Sun), Earth, and Moon by comparing size, color, and position. Zooming in on the Moon, we complete a lunar month identifying the Moon’s phases and surface composition.
Sun, Earth, Moon System
3rd – 6th (Ages 8-12)
Daily and seasonal patterns and changes in our sky are explained as students observe the Sun, Earth, and Moon system from different perspectives. Comparing the characteristics of each body helps students better understand the states of matter, effects of having an atmosphere, and the pull of gravity!
Our Place in Space
3rd – 8th (Ages 8-14)
Students are guided on an adventure through our solar system visiting each planet to compare their physical properties, location, movements, and natural satellites. Learning our solar system’s characteristics helps students understand how humans explored beyond Earth.
Solar System and Beyond
7th – 12th (Ages 12-18)
Beginning at our home planet, students will explore the various objects that make up our solar system and go beyond. Discovering our location inside the Milky Way, students will also learn about current and future missions to study new worlds.
To request a date, fill out our Field Trip Request Form.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know what programs are available on specific dates?
Check by submitting a request form. You will receive an email reply notifying you whether or not your dates for the program requested are available. If your date(s) are approved, you will need to reply to this e-mail confirming the date(s) so that we may send you a confirmation/invoice letter for your desired program.
Do you have a space to eat lunches? Is there a place to purchase lunches onsite?
Currently, our indoor eating spaces are open but restricted to individuals or small groups. We recommend eating lunch outdoors or offsite to help with public safety. We only sell snack items in our gift shop, but there are plenty of places to order from nearby and have lunches for your group delivered.
How long are education programs?
Programs are normally 45 minutes long (30 minutes for our early childhood programs). When your program date is confirmed, you will receive additional information about your schedule a week prior to your scheduled date.
When is payment due?
Payment is due the day of the scheduled field trip. We cannot provide refunds so please make sure you have accurate numbers on your invoice whenever you make payment.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, we currently have funding for our classroom/planetarium programs for Title I Schools. After completing a Field Trip Request Form, please contact our Education Department for information.
What happens if we're late?
If you’re scheduled for a guided tour and/or program, you should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your first program. When unexpected traffic delays your arrival, please contact the Education Department or call the front desk (214.350.1651) if possible. We will do our best to accommodate your group, but we are unable to guarantee an adjusted schedule.
What's the maximum number of students per program?
For our SPOC planetarium, we can fit a maximum of 30 students and 1 adult at a time. We also schedule a maximum of 40 students for our classroom programs, with some slight exceptions. If scheduling an auditorium program, we can serve up to 200 students at a time.
How many hours should we schedule for a field trip?
That depends on what your group is doing! If your group is only planning on a self-guided tour, we recommend about an hour. If your group is going to do a guided tour and/or an education program, we schedule each activity for 45 minutes at a time. If you choose to do one education program, you would schedule two to three hours (dependent on your group’s size) along with additional time for lunches. Majority of booked groups will plan to stay from 10am-1pm (3 hours) if they are doing a program.
Who is included in the chaperone/additional adult count?
Our free chaperone ratio for every 10 students (early childhood is 1:5) applies to any adults traveling with the school/youth organization. Any adults outside this ratio that the group is paying for are considered additional adults and will receive the group rate discount. Anyone who pays separately must pay full price and are not eligible for the group rate.
