Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to 6 PM5093 E. Remus Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI(989) 317-3221
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For schools & groups

Field trips they'll never forget

Dozens of school groups from across central Michigan roll through our doors every year. Bring your class for a hands-on day where every exhibit is an extension of your classroom.

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Simple pricing

Field trip rates

Available Monday through Friday. Choose a morning visit (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) or an afternoon visit (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM), or call us to plan a longer visit. Groups of 15 or more students qualify for field trip rates.

$5
Per student

Visits of 3 hours or less

$7.50
Per student

Longer visits of more than 3 hours

FREE
Chaperones

1 adult free for every 5 students

$10
Extra adults

Adults paying separately from the field trip group

When

Monday through Friday. Choose the morning slot (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) or the afternoon slot (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM). Planning a longer visit? Call us and we will set the times with you.

Group size

Field trip rates apply to groups of 15 or more students. Bringing a big group? Call us and we will make it work. Fewer than 15 students? Call us and we will talk through the options, including our group rate for groups of 6 or more.

Chaperones

One adult is free with every five students. Members chaperoning their own children can use their membership for free admission instead.

How to book

Groups must register as a field trip to receive these rates. Fill out the request form below and we will get your date on the calendar.

Educational bonus content

Want to go deeper? We offer extra educational programming: hands-on, curriculum-connected sessions led by our education team to extend your visit. Check the box on the form and we will include the options.

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Get on the calendar

Field trip request form

Tell us about your group and we will follow up to confirm your date and details.

Fields marked * are required.

Questions? Call (989) 317-3221 or email director@mpdiscoverymuseum.org.

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