A room of elementary school kids on a field trip to Wonderlab Bloomington
Two elementary school kids on a field trip to Wonderlab touch an animal being held by a volunteer
Two kids play with slime on a field trip to Wonderlab Museum of Science in Bloomington
A volunteer laughs as a child sprays a vase of flowers during a field trip to Wonderlab

School Field Trips to WonderLab

WonderLab offers fun and educational school field trips. Bring your class to WonderLab and experience the joy of hands-on science and learning through play. WonderLab offers a friendly learning environment with engaging hands-on science exhibits that support current Indiana Academic Standards in Science. WonderLab welcomes school classes of all grades, including adults, and people of all abilities.

The basic Field Trip is a self-directed exploration of the exhibit galleries facilitated by museum staff and volunteers. Lunchroom facilities are free but only available by reservation.

What counts as a Field Trip?

  • A Field Trip is defined as a minimum of ten paid individuals with one free adult chaperone.

  • Reservations must be confirmed at least two weeks prior to the visit.

  • Field Trips may be scheduled with an arrival time as early as 9:00am.

Field Trip Pro Tips

  • We recommend approximately 90 minutes for your group to explore the museum.

  • If you want to add demonstrations, science labs or lunch you should plan to add additional time.

  • Plan to visit the Gift Store.

  • Your visit coordinator will provide you with an itinerary based on the activities selected.

Field Trip Prices

Regular Rates: August 1st –February 28th

Per Student

$8
A $75 nonrefundable reservation deposit is also required for all Field Trips.

Chaperones

1 Free
1 free adult chaperone for every 10 paying students.

Extra Adults

$8
any extra adult chaperones beyond the 1 per 10 paying students.

Peak Rates: March 1st – July 31st

Per Student

$9
A $75 nonrefundable reservation deposit is also required for all Field Trips.

Chaperones

Free
1 adult chaperone for every 10 paying students.

Extra Adults

$9
any extra adult chaperones beyond the 1 per 10 paying students.

Pricing Note

Bus drivers, personal assistants and adult chaperones who are current WonderLab members cannot receive free admission during the Field Trip as part of their membership. All other adults who are not current WonderLab members will be charged admission at the discounted group rate.

Field Trip Pricing Pro Tip

Schools that demonstrate that 75% or more of the school’s total population qualifies for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program are encouraged to apply for Field Trip support. A completed Connecting to the Community Fund application is required to apply to receive free admission to WonderLab.

Field Trip Add-ons

Increase the educational value of your Field Trip by adding a Science Demonstration or Science Lab!

Science Demonstrations

30 minutes
maximum 30-40 attendees depending upon topic

  • Show style demonstration with audience participation.

  • Science Demonstrations are private for just your students.

  • Content supports Indiana Academic Standards in Science.

  • Presentations are adjusted as appropriate for the group’s grade level.

  • Demonstrations must be booked when you schedule and require an extra per-person fee.

Science Labs

45 minutes
maximum 25 attendees

  • Workshop-style sessions providing direct hands-on experiences, using real science tools and materials for each participant.

  • Science Labs are private for just your students.

  • Content supports Indiana Academic Standards in Science.

  • Presentations are adjusted as appropriate for the group’s grade level.

  • Demonstrations must be booked when you schedule and require an extra per-person fee.

Field Trip Add-ons Pricing

  • Science Demonstrations – $3 per student
  • Science Labs – $4 per student
  • Rainbow Glasses Souvenir – $1 per pair

Book Your Field Trip Now

Questions?

Contact Laura Atchison, Events, Sales, and Systems Manager

laura@wonderlab.org
812-337-1337 ext. 219
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