Question 1

Availability & Ages

Accepted Answer

Field trips are best suited for children in grades TK-3.Field trips for TK/K groups are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for a 2-hour visit from 10:00am - 12:00pm.Field trips for Grades 1-3 are scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for a 2-hour visit from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Question 2

Tickets & Pricing

Accepted Answer

The maximum group size is 60 students. The minimum group size is 10 students.The field trip ticket rate is $13.00 per student. This rate includes general admission to the museum as well as two special activities led by Museum Educators. Required chaperones receive free admission. See Chaperone Ratios & Supervision section below for details.Additional chaperones beyond the required number can be added to the reservation at the group rate of $13.00 per ticket.Please alert your event coordinator if you plan on having any chaperones purchase tickets separately from the group reservation.Schools that receive Title 1 funding may take advantage of our Access Program to cover the cost of admission for students and required chaperones.No special discounts may be applied to individuals attending as part of a group visit.

Question 3

Chaperone Ratios & Supervision

Accepted Answer

kidSTREAM requires a ratio of 1 adult to 5 children for groups with students of Kindergarten age and above. Younger groups and special needs groups require a ratio of 1 adult chaperone for every 3 children.Required chaperones receive free admission.Please alert your event coordinator if you plan on having any chaperones purchase tickets separately from the group reservation. Students should be divided into groups and assigned a chaperone prior to arrival.Chaperones must keep their assigned students in sight at all times.

Question 4

What to Bring

Accepted Answer

Because most of kidSTREAM's current exhibit space is outdoors, we strongly recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, and a water bottle. We also encourage all visitors to wear sunscreen.

Question 5

Lunch & Backpack Policy

Accepted Answer

Backpacks and lunchboxes will be collected by museum staff and stored during your visit. Students may hold on to snacks, water bottles, and other drinks.Please pack all student lunches together into large boxes, coolers, or bins labeled with your school's name. Upon arrival, museum staff will immediately secure these bins for you.Please be aware that the museum does not have refrigeration available for group lunches. If items must be kept cool, we recommend packing lunches in coolers. Your group can transition outdoors to Bob Kildee Community Park for lunch. Tables are public and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Field Trips

Availability & Ages

Tickets & Pricing

Chaperone Ratios & Supervision

What to Bring

Lunch & Backpack Policy