FIELD TRIPS

PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATION:

• Payments must be made 30 days prior to visit (check or credit card) to receive quoted admission pricing. If unable to pay 30 days in advance, full admission rates will apply.
• No refunds are given for students unable to attend.
• If school is cancelled on the day of your visit, you may reschedule your visit within the same school year.

ADULT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• One adult for every five students is required. Adults include teachers, teacher’s aides, parents, etc. These adults will be free of charge. Adults beyond this ratio will be charged.
• Schools will not be allowed into the museum until the 1:5 ratio is met
• Adults are responsible for the behavior of all students during school visits.
• Students must stay with an adult at all times.
• No food, drinks, candy, or gum are permitted in the museum.
• Adults are encouraged to silence their cellphones or use them only when urgent.
• We reserve the right to ask disorderly groups to leave the building without refunds.

ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE, AND PARKING:

• Only the booking teacher will check in the school at Admissions.
• Students should have on wristbands provided by TCMU staff at all times in the museum.
• Buses will drop off and pick up students in the bus lane in front of TCMU.
• Buses should pull as far forward as possible to accommodate all buses.
• The front lane is for bus drop off and pick up only. No buses will be allowed to stay in front of the museum.
• Personal vehicles may park in the Heritage Green Parking deck located behind Heritage Green. It is a city parking deck with a maximum fee of $4.00 per day.
• Arrive on time. Arriving late to your visit may result in a shortened or cancelled program to be determined by the Director of Programming. Refunds will not be given to groups arriving late.

MEMBERSHIPS / PASSES:

• Memberships do not apply for STUDENT admission on field trips.
• ADULTS who have a membership at TCMU will be allowed into the museum without paying admission.

THE MORE TO EXPLORE STORE:

• Take some of the fun home! Arts & crafts, puzzles, games, tee shirts books and more are available at our museum store for children and adults.
• Adults chaperones receive a store discount of 10% on the day of their field trip.

PHOTO RELEASE:

• TCMU reserves the right to photograph or video visitors.
• It is the responsibility of the teacher to notify TCMU staff upon arrival of any student who CANNOT be photographed.