Planning a Field Trip to The High Desert Museum
Who is a school group? School groups are
preschool through twelfth graders coming to the High Desert
Museum for an educational visit. Homeschool groups, scout
troops, and other youth groups qualify for the school programs
admission rate and may participate in educational youth
programming offered by Museum instructors. College students and
other adult groups may qualify for a reduced admission rate
through group tours.
The guidelines below are intended to help you plan your field
trip to the High Desert Museum. For more information
about our facility, visit the main Museum website.
Field Trip Guidelines:
1. Admissions: The regular student admission rate is $4.50 per student. There is a ten student minimum. If fewer than ten students, a $45.00 flat admissions charge applies. All teachers and one chaperone for every five students admitted free. Additional chaperones pay $8.50. The admission fee (plus any other fees) must be paid collectively rather than individually. Museum memberships, passes, coupons, or discounts do not apply to school group visits. Fees for special events and festivals may differ.
2. Changes or Cancellations: If you must change the date of your visit, please contact the Museum immediately at 541.382.4754 ext. 329, so we can reschedule. Changes or cancellations made after your original confirmation are subject to a $20 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days before your scheduled trip, or no shows, are subject to the above fee, plus 30% of the program or festival fees (if applicable.)
3. Weather Considerations: In case of inclement weather, check your local news sources. Our policy is that as long as the public schools in your district are operating on schedule, we will expect you to arrive for your scheduled trip (the Museum is rarely closed due to inclement weather). If your public schools are delayed or cancelled, we will call you to reschedule your trip for the next available date. No-shows or cancellations which do not meet the above requirements are subject to the fees listed in item one above.
4. Museum Arrival/Departure: We request that you unload and load in the area in front of the main entrance, then park in either the bus parking area or visitor parking area.
5. Check-in: Please have your group assemble outside the Museum's front doors while the group leader pays the fee at the admission desk.
6. Nametags: All members of your group must wear a nametag that lists their name and the name of your group. If you don't provide them, we require that you purchase them at the Admissions desk ($5.00 fee plus $.05 per nametag.)
7. Chaperones: One chaperone for every five students is required. All students must be in the company of a chaperone throughout the visit. Your chaperones will be responsible for discipline.
8. Museum Grounds: Since many of the exhibits are outdoors, please remind students and chaperones to dress appropriately. Please keep students on the paths as the vegetation is delicate.
9. Lunch Facilities: If you would like to rent a classroom ($20 per hour) for lunch, you may email edu@highdesertmuseum.org to check availability. There are nine picnic tables located in the parking area at no charge. This is the only outdoor eating area available. No food or drinks are allowed on the Museum grounds or inside the main Museum. Lunches must be stored on buses or in cars. There are no food storage areas available in the Museum. Please bring your own trash bags to carry trash off Museum grounds with you, as we do not have facilities to accommodate all school lunch waste.
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