Discovery Place Education Guide Volume 1, 2014 - 2015 School Year | Page 2

Discovery Place is your partner in education.

PRICING GUIDE

There are many ways to engage in the active exploration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM):
Visit Discovery Place – Plan a field trip to Discovery Place and enjoy hands-on exhibitions that bring science to
life along with Discovery 3D Theatre films, live animal encounters, science shows and guided tours. Enhance the
experience with larger than life IMAX® films, inquiry-based classes and real-life labs.
Let Discovery Place ScienceReach visit you – Discovery Place educators can come to your school bringing
action-packed assembly programs, interactive presentations and inquiry-based activities right to your classroom.

CLASSES 3 - 5
WORKSHOPS
IMAX l 3D MOVIES

$7

Free

$7

Museum Admission + Class

$12 (Each additional class $5)

Free

N/A*

Museum Admission + IMAX

$12

$5

$12

Museum Admission + IMAX + Class

$15

$5

$12

New! Live Assembly Program

$3

$3

$3

THE DAY
OF YOUR VISIT

PLANNING
YOUR VISIT

Please refer to your confirmation packet for more

Registration Process
Register by phone [phone] or 704.372.6261 x300
from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

MUSEUM

detailed information regarding your visit.
Check In
Please be sure to bring your confirmation packet and have an accurate

Payment
Payment is due 3 weeks prior to program or visit date. Late
payments may result in cancellation of your field trip or program.

FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES

Museum Admission

Tryon St.

CLASSES PRE K - 2

Teacher/Chaperone (1:10 ratio) Additional Chaperones

School rates apply to groups of 15 or more. One adult chaperone required for every 10 students.
*Due to space limitations, extra chaperones will not be able to attend classroom programs, lab programs or Star Labs. Plus any applicable sales and use taxes.

SEE OUR SCIENCEREACH GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CONTENTS

Student

count of students, teachers and chaperones present on trip day.
Please do not include extra chaperones who will be paying separately.

American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa

Wrist bands will be given to the group leader for distribution. All

are accepted. A check with your order number

Museum attendees must have a wrist band on at all times.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

written in the memo section is also accepted.

EDUCATORS

Cancellations and Refunds

If you are scheduled for timed programs, please assemble at the

Cancellation notice of 3 weeks is required for a full refund.

designated area at least 10 minutes before your program begins.

CLASS GRID

Cancellations with less than 3 weeks notice are non-refundable but

There is no late seating, nor are refunds issued for missed shows or

may be rescheduled within a 12-month period. There is no fee for

programs.

Program Times

rescheduling as long as the program or visit is completed within 12
months of the originally scheduled date. Changes to the number

Parking

of attendees must be made 3 days prior to the program or visit to

Cars and vans with clearance less than 7’8” can park in the Discovery

receive a refund.  No refunds will be issued the day of your visit.

Place Parking Deck for an additional charge. Parking for larger vehicles
is available at an off-site lot with complimentary shuttle service for
bus/van drivers.

NEW!

Lunch
Space for students to eat bagged lunch is available, but must be

CHECK OUT OUR ALL-NEW
LIVE ASSEMBLY PROGRAM.
See page 8 for details.

scheduled in advance. Box lunches are also available with advance
purchase through the Museum’s Community Café. Cost is $5.50 per
student, adult box lunches are $8.50 each. Box lunches include a
sandwich, fruit or chips and a drink.

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6th St. Entry

MUSEUM ESSENTIALS
We want everyone to enjoy their
visit, please review the following
with students and chaperones.
1. Students should stay with an
adult chaperone at all times.
2. Please walk throughout the Museum.
3. Use the stairs single file
and stay to the right.
4. Food and drinks are not allowed
in the Museum. A cart will be
arranged to bring bagged lunches
to the Group Lunchroom.
5. Museum exhibits, staff and other visitors
deserve our respect and courtesy.
6. Have fun and learn something
awe-inspiring.
For everyone’s safety, groups who
violate these rules or are disruptive
may be asked to leave the facility.

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