Group Visits are available 9:30am-Noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Group Visit + STEAM Workshop for grades K-5 features a variety of creative science inquiry based activities related to the Next Gen Science Crosscutting Concepts (lesson time = 30-40 minutes) plus free exploration with the Children's Museum of New Hampshire.
Fees are tiered flat rates based on the number of participants:
12-25 Students + 5 Adults: $250
26-40 Students + 8 Adults: $400
41-65 Students + 13 Adults: $650
*1 to 1 aides are always free and do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
Adult chaperones are any adult (parent or teacher) who will accompany the students during the field trip.
Title 1 Schools (reduced rate):
12-25 Title 1 Students + 5 Adults: $140
26-40 Title 1 Students + 8 Adults: $220
41-65 Title 1 Students + 13 Adults: $340
*1 to 1 aides are always free and do not count towards the total adult chaperones.
Adult chaperones are any adult (parent or teacher) who will accompany the students during the field trip.
Title 1 Schools must schedule their discounted visits for a date before the end of March 2024.
1 adult chaperone, (parent or teacher) is required for every 5 students. Any additional adults beyond this ratio will be charged regular admission to the museum (they may use admission discounts if applicable, but there is not a discount for attending with the group). Please divide up your students into groups before arriving at the museum, so each student knows which group they belong to ("Group A, follow Mis McRae. Group B, follow Miss Grey" etc.) Children on field trips are not allowed to roam the exhibits without an adult. Adults, please instruct your students to stay with their groups at all times during their visit.
Please note, we no longer offer classrooms for snack or lunch.
The non-refundable $50 deposit purchased here will reserve your date and time. You will be required to reach out to us after you have reserved here, and confirm the number of children and adults joining this program. If you are a Title 1 School please specify that as well. The balance must be paid 2 weeks prior to the visit date.
Drop-in Programs: Due to the discounted rate of group visits, special drop-in activities happening at the Museum that are available for regular visitors, are not available for groups.
STEAM WORKSHOP TOPIC OPTIONS
SCIENCE & MATH
Flight: Pushes and Pulls, Grades 1 - 5
Learn all about the forces of flight in this build-and-test lab. This lesson concludes with each student trying out a flying contraption of their own design in our Build It. Fly It. exhibit!
All About Patterns, Grades K - 2
Learn about symmetry, shapes & tessellations while you explore basic foundations of math and create a pattern project to take home with you.
Digging Dinosaurs, Grades K - 4
Explore the Scientific Method by pretending to be a paleontologist! Dig into a mini dinosaur fossil site with other "scientists in training" and identify the dinosaur that has been unearthed.
Engineer a Fairytale, Grades 1-5
Travel around to different stations and solve fairytale themed engineering challenges like making a sturdy house for the three little pigs, crafting a tin foil boat to help the gingerbread man escape, and building bridges for the three billy goats gruff.
Science of Sound, Grades 1-5
Experiment with sound – how do we make it, how do we hear it, how does it travel, and what’s the science behind it?
ECOLOGY & THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Nocturnal Animals, Grades K - 5
This lesson introduces nocturnal animals through hands-on activities and experiments. Students will learn about the special senses these animals have to help them survive at night, and make a project to take home.
River Builders, Grades 1 - 5
Discover the many creatures that build along and within the river through interactive observation. Students will learn how different creatures build, why and where they build, as well as how the river ecosystem supports these builders.
HISTORY & WORLD CULTURES
World Celebrations, Grades 1 - 5
Using artifacts from different cultures students will explore what makes our culture and other cultures unique. Discover and compare everyday items, food, and customs from around the world as you explore actual artifacts from the museum's collection.
Gyotaku Fish Printing, Grades 1-5
Learn about the Japanese art of Gyotaku, aka Fish Printing, and make a beautiful fish print on a piece of fabric to take home.
Decorative Mask Making, Grades K - 4
Learn how masks are used during ceremonies and festivals by cultures around the world. Explore the techniques and materials used to make these works of art while creating your own unique mask to take home.
When booking this visit online, please only put in the number "1" when choosing the topic below (in other words, you won't put in the number of visitors here. You are only reserving the date and paying the deposit here.) Right after booking you will receive an email with a prompt for you to send more information to us about your total numbers, contact info, etc.