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AT THE MUSEUM

Gallery Investigations

Self-guided Visits
Available all year
Conduct your own self-guided visit and enjoy the Museum's exhibitions and films in the giant-screen theater. Curriculum materials are available for most exhibitions. Teachers may arrange to preview exhibitions by calling 619.255.0210.

Days: Daily from 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fee: $4 per student
Group size: 10 students minimum; one adult per eight students is required and admitted at no charge. Additional adults $6 each.

Habitats of San Diego
Available October–May
Visit our Discovery Center. Docents will lead small groups on a journey through unique San Diego County environments from the seashore to the desert.
California State Standards 12

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Fee: $6 per student (includes General Admission to the Museum)
Times: 10 AM or 11 AM
Group size: 32 students maximum per session

Science Workshops

Autumn Harvest
Available October–January
What does it mean to hunt and gather? Step back in time! Grind acorns, pound yucca leaves for fibers, investigate hunting strategies, and find out if your students can match the ingenuity of California’s early Kumeyaay Indians.
California State Standards 1

Cetacean Sensation
Available February–March
Come discover the power of whale chatter, the beauty of blubber, and what’s on the menu for our marine cousins.
California State Standards 2

Amazing Arthropods
Available April–June
They are everywhere and they are many! Come learn about your neighbors: the insects, the arachnids, and a surprise backyard crustacean.
California State Standards 3

Days: Weekdays
Fee: $125 (includes General Admission to the Museum) for up to 20 students and four chaperones—additional students and chaperones $6 each
Times: 10 AM–11:30 AM and noon–1:30 PM. Some flexible scheduling available.
Group size: 20 students maximum per session

AT YOUR SCHOOL SITE

Ms. Frizzle’s™ Classroom Adventures
Available October–June
Meet Ms. Frizzle—Scholastic’s favorite science teacher. Enjoy a fun classroom experience. Take chances! Ask questions! And get smarter with the Frizz!

Ms. Frizzle Dinosaur Dining! California State Standards

Bats are Beautiful! California State Standards

The Bee Olympics! California State Standards

Days: Weekdays
Fee: $275 for one 40-minute session; $300 for two sessions; $350 for three sessions
Group size: 60 students maximum per session

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Science Workshops

Autumn Harvest Hits the Road
Available October–June
What does it mean to hunt and gather? Step back in time! Grind acorns, pound yucca leaves for fibers, investigate hunting strategies, and find out if your students can match the ingenuity of California’s early Kumeyaay Indians.
California State Standards 1

Earth Detective
Available September–June
Find out what the Earth is made of—be an Earth detective! Take an up close look at dirt, mineral specimens and fossils. Turn big rocks into little rocks with just a shake and do a play about soil water retention.
California State Standards 13

Days: Weekdays
Fee: $195 for two 1.5-hour sessions; $80 for an additional session; same day, same room, same topic, limit three sessions per day
Times: Flexible hours
Group size: 20 students maximum per session

Museum on Wheels

Incredible Insects
Available October–May
This class emphasizes insects common in our area—our closest neighbors!
Docents will bring cased and touchable specimens to your classroom!
California State Standards 11

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Fee: $155 per school visit for two one-hour sessions; same day, same room, same topic, limit three sessions per day
Times: 9:30 and 10:45 AM
Group size: 20 students maximum per session


Snakes and Lizards of Southern California
Available September–June
In your classroom, our expert reptile handler will introduce kindergartners to live animals for an up-close experience with local and rescued reptile species.

Days: Weekdays
Fee: $225 for a one-hour session; $325 for two one-hour sessions
Times: Flexible
Group size: 60 students maximum per session

IN THE FIELD

Nature Walks
Available October–May
Experience the natural beauty of San Diego County on a one-hour nature walk led by the Museum's Canyoneers (trained volunteer naturalists). Learn about native plants and animals and how they have adapted to their environment. Choose from a selection of popular walk locations.

Days: Fridays
Fee: $2 per student, $30 minimum per class
Times: 9:30 or 10:45 AM
Group size: 32 students maximum

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