School & Field Trips
Bring STEM and science to life for your students.
Field Trips
Looking for unforgettable field trips that meet curriculum standards and spark curiosity and inspire future innovators?
Discovery Place Science Museum delivers hands-on STEM field trips that bring science to life through interactive field trip experiences your students will talk about all year long.
Our education specialists are here to help you plan the perfect field trip experience for your students.
In just 15 minutes, we'll help you select the ideal program for your grade level and curriculum standards, lock in preferred dates before they're gone, explore funding options and group discounts and customize your field trip to meet specific state and national curriculum standards.
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What's Included
Museum Access
Explore all museum exhibitions
STEM Activities
Hands-on experiments
Educator Support
Dedicated specialists
Curriculum Aligned
NC & SC standards
Download Educator's Guide
Elevate your students' STEM learning experience with a memorable and impactful class field trip. Download our free Educator's Guide and schedule a call to talk to our team about your field trip!
Includes detailed curriculum standards, free field trip how-tos and resources.
Book a call with a member of our team and download the Educator's Guide here:
Field Trip Admission
Embark on an unforgettable educational adventure that meets state and national curriculum standards with our exclusive STEM Field Trip pricing for state-certified Pre K-12 schools, available for groups of 15 students or more.
We require one chaperone for every 10 students. To guarantee a safe and memorable experience, chaperones must remain with their group throughout the visit, ensuring a fun and secure learning journey for all students.
| Student | Teacher/Chaperone | Additional Chaperone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.95 |
| Summer | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.95 |
| Classes | $8.95 | FREE | FREE |
| IMAX Documentary** | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.95 |
| Title 1 Schools — Ask about our field trip discounts! | |||
*Plus any applicable sales and use taxes. Due to space limitations, extra chaperones may be unable to attend class programs.
**Excludes full-length feature films
IMAX Documentary Showtimes
Add an IMAX documentary to your field trip — $8.95 per person.
Lunch Options
Need some brain food? We've got you covered; order from our on-site Bean Sprouts Café below or schedule a space for your students to eat bagged lunches in the Museum.
Bean Sprouts Menu
Classes
Enhance the educational impact of a field trip by adding a private class taught by a Museum educator.
About Our Classes
Our classes incorporate inquiry-based learning with hands-on activities geared toward providing exposure to STEM topics and supporting classroom curriculum needs.
Learn MoreOutreach
Let our Museum-on-wheels bring educational experiences to your school or community! Outreach programs are designed to meet your group's interests and educational requirements by aligning the curriculum with North and South Carolina state standards and Next Generation Science Standards. These programs complement in-school and out-of-school learning for Pre-K through Grade 8.
Explore Outreach Programs
Ready to Plan Your Field Trip?
Our education specialists will help you build the perfect STEM experience for your students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about planning your visit — from registration to parking.