Field Trips

Groups of 10 or More

Join us on a field trip or group visit to Above & Beyond Children’s Museum to experience exploration, learning, and joy through play-based education in our space. We offer opportunities for children of all ages, stages, and abilities to learn through the lens of play by interacting with immersive exhibits and tailored educational experiences!

Above & Beyond Children’s Museum’s field trips and group visits are an option for educators and groups looking to meet early learning standards and curriculum needs through an educational and play-based environment. Field trips and group visits must be reserved in advance. Group visits are only available Tuesday-Friday.

Self-Guided Experience

Groups can explore our space at their own pace during a 2-hour visit.

Focused Experience

Developed to encourage curiosity and extend learning, groups will experience a 30-minute hands-on education workshop before 90-minutes of child-led play throughout the museum.

  • Self-Guided

    You and your group explore all three museum floors at your own pace.

    $7.00 per learner

    Ages: All

    2 Hours

  • Engage

    Before you play, enjoy an immersive story time with a theme of your choice led by our museum educators!

    $7.00 per learner

    Ages: All

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Curiosity

    Uncover endless possibilities by working in small groups to problem solve and build a marble run.

    $7.00 per learner

    Ages: 4K-3rd grade

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Exploration

    We are going on an adventure. Help prepare your boat for the long journey using financial literacy skills, differentiating between wants and needs, and math!

    $8.00 per learner

    Ages: 4K-5th grade

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Creativity

    Make art using the world around you! Enjoy a process-art-making workshop led by our museum educators with the option to take home your project when you’re finished!

    $8.00 per learner

    Ages: 4K-5th grade

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Discovery

    Use foldoscopes to explore plant cells and understand the role of pollinators in our environment.

    $10.00 per learner

    Ages: 2nd-5th grade

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Mindfulness

    Investigate sensory tools, learn mindfulness techniques, and explore ways to regulate emotions with a sensory-themed workshop led by our museum educators (includes a take-home element per learner).

    $10.00 per learner

    Ages: 4K-5th grade

    30-minute Activity

    90-minutes Play

  • Looking for something different?

    If none of these focused experiences are sounding right for you let us know! We are willing to work with you on a custom program based on our team's capacity.

Request your field trip today!



After submitting your request, you will receive a confirmation to the email provided. Submitting a request does not guarantee a field trip on the requested dates. You will receive further communication to confirm your request. Field trips are not fully confirmed until you receive a final email confirmation.

Any questions about field trips or booking can be emailed to education@abkids.org or call (920)-458-4263.

Field trips and group visits must be reserved in advance.

FAQs

  • Not yet! Our Education Department Staff will reach out to the email in your request to confirm the details of your trip. Your trip is confirmed when you recieve a final email confirmation with an attached invoice.

    Preferred dates cannot be guarenteed.

  • Full payment is due on the day of your trip or can be paid in advance. Above & Beyond Children’s Museum accepts credit cards and check.

  • No, Museum or Community memberships cannot be used for child or adult admission for Field Trips/Group Visits.

  • Yes! Play is for EVERYONE- if your group requires special accommodations reach out to us!

  • Buses may drop off students by temporarily parking along Niagra Ave or North 8th St. Above & Beyond Children’s Museum does not have a designated parking lot for visitors so, metered/paid-parking can be found on Niagra Ave, North 8th St, Lot 2, or Lot 3.

    Visit this link for more parking information: https://shorelinemetro.com/metered-parking/#:~:text=Hourly%20Parking%20Solutions,weeknights%2C%20weekends%20and%20major%20holidays.

  • Groups canceling 30 days or more in advance may apply their full payment toward a future visit.

  • Please call (920)-458-4263 or email us at education@abkids.org.

  • The required ratio is one adult chaperone (18+ years-old) for every five children. Required chaperones are admitted free. Chaperones include teachers, teaching aids, parents or guardians. Please let us know if your group needs a 1:1 chaperone ratio.

  • Please contact our Welcome Desk at (920)-458-4263 if your group will be late. We will make every effort to accommodate late arrivals, but additional time cannot be guaranteed.

  • Guests must wear shoes while playing in the Museum. Regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer, which is available throughout the Museum, are encouraged. All visitors must follow directions from Museum staff, and chaperones are responsible for ensuring that students in their group adhere to these policies.

    If you have questions about Group Visits and Field Trips, please email education@abkids.org or call (920)-458-4263.

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