Group Visits
From the Deb Lahey Nature Trails outside to more than 30,000 square feet of exhibit space inside, our unique mix of collections engages visitors of all ages for the perfect group visit experience!
- Time of Year
- All Year
- Location
- At The Museum
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12th
Groups of 10 or more people are required to register in advance when visiting the Nature Museum. Groups receive discounted admission to the museum and the opportunity to add on visit enhancements and utilize planning tools when registering at least two weeks in advance.
Group Visit Pricing
Group visit prices apply to groups of 10 or more registering in advance and visiting any day of the week, including the Nature Museum’s Free Illinois Resident Days.
- $8 per student or senior
- $12 per adult
- Free for children under 3
Workshops
Register for one of these inquiry-based and interactive programs to enhance a field trip experience and enrich learning outside of school. Titles and descriptions of available workshops are listed below. Workshops are 45 minutes and cost $175/workshop unless otherwise noted.
Outdoor workshops (designated by 🍂) are available from May 1 through October 31. Please note that outdoor workshops will be taught rain or shine (excluding dangerous weather conditions). Please make sure that you and your students are dressed appropriately and prepared to spend 45 minutes outdoors. Please note: Indoor workshops are not available June 15 – August 15. You may only register for outdoor workshops during this time.
*Programs are modified appropriately for the grade level indicated on the Field Trip Request Form.
Pre-K & K
Grades 1, 2 & 3
Grades 4-5
Grades 6-12*
Exclusive Butterfly Release
Make your group visit unforgettable by releasing a butterfly with an exclusive butterfly release. For $15 per group, your group will be able to watch as a butterfly that has just emerged from its chrysalis is released into the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven for its first flight!
Request a Group Visit
Reserve your space today! Click the button below to begin filling out the Scout Workshop Request Form. Please only submit one request per field trip. If you are planning multiple field trips–either on more than one day or a morning and afternoon visit–you must fill out a separate request for each. Before requesting a visit, please click here to review the Payment & Cancellation Policies.
After you’ve submitted a request form, we will process your request within two weeks. Once we’ve booked your visit, we will send you a confirmation packet via email. Your field trip is not confirmed until you’ve received this email. After two weeks, if you have not received an email please email fieldtrip@naturemuseum.org to check on the status of your request.
Questions? Email us at fieldtrip@naturemuseum.org
Planning Resources
Keep reading for tools, tips, and protocols to help you plan and prepare for your Nature Museum field trip.
Experience nature and science up close with a trip to the Nature Museum.