Field Trips

Two girls look through microscopes.

A field trip to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for students of all ages across Washington state. Our hands-on exhibits, shows, and innovative programs ignite students’ curiosity for science in a day of exploration to enhance your curriculum and spark a lifelong interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

ELIGIBILITY

Visiting parties that fit into one or more of the following categories—academic and childcare institutions, including public and private schools, homeschools, daycares, or community organizations—may be eligible for our field trip rates. Eligible parties must adhere to the registration guidelines found at the bottom of this page.

If your group does not qualify for a field trip rate, you may be eligible for our group visit rate. For more information, visit our Group Sales webpage. If you’re looking for a private rental of our facilities, visit our Venue Experiences webpage.

Pricing

Below is a pricing table for our field trip rates. Qualified low-income schools may receive up to 100% off field trip rates. Typically, schools with 40% of the student body or higher receiving free and reduced lunch qualify for financial aid. Eligibility is checked by our team when you reserve your visit. To learn more, please email School Groups.

General Admission
(Rate Per Person)		Add-On Experiences
(IMAX, Laser, Planetarium)
Field Trip Student$10$4
Field Trip Chaperone$0$0
Extra Field Trip Chaperone
(More than 1:4 adults to youth ratio)		$18$4

Add-on Experiences

In addition to General Admission, PacSci offers extra experiences to enhance your learning and support your curriculum, including:

  • Documentary IMAX Movies: During the school year, we offer Teacher’s Choice where teachers can book one of two open documentary slots, if your school is the first to book. Email our School Groups team for a complete list of documentaries.
  • Daytime Laser Show: Be dazzled by a Daytime Laser Show in our Laser Dome. Packed with 10,000 watts of concert sound, experience a one-of-a-kind show on one of the largest geocentric domes dedicated to lasers!
  • Planetarium Show: Enjoy a live, immersive presentation in the Willard Smith Planetarium. Blast off to the universe’s outer reaches or explore the planets in our solar system. There is always something different to experience! Seating is limited to 36 students and four chaperones (or any combination of the two with a maximum of 40 participants. Chaperone ratios must be observed). Limited showings are available.

Paired Digital Discovery Workshop

Deep the impact of your students’ Field Trip experience by participating in a live, 40-minute digital workshop in the days before or after your PacSci visit.

Focusing on cross-cutting concepts and science and engineering practices, this virtual program primes learners to get the most out of their PacSci Field Trip:

The Art of Observation

Hone your observation and inference-making skills by sketching like a scientist. Learn how to use art to slow down and notice more about biological structures, then make predictions about their possible functions. Examine butterfly specimens from our Tropical Butterfly House and take a deep dive into a flower dissection as you refine your scientific observation skills in connection with your PacSci Field Trip. (Grades K-8; content adapted to fit participant age)

These programs can be delivered to up to 50 students at a time with as many workshops as needed to reach every participating student. Digital Discovery Workshops start at $200 with discounts for booking three or more programs. Qualified low-income schools may receive up to 100% off.

Learn more about Digital Discovery Workshops and indicate in your Field Trip Reservation form if you are interested in this add-on.

REGISTRATION

To register for your field trip, please submit a reservation form. A representative will get back to you in 2-4 business days.

Reservation guidelines:

  • Have a minimum of 10 individuals for your group. We recommend having one adult for every 5 students. Please add a comment to your form if you have accessibility aides attending your visit.
  • Regardless of age or grade level, chaperones must remain with their assigned students for the duration of their visit.
  • Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to your visit date.
  • Payment for your visit will be due 1 week prior to your visit date.
  • Agree to follow PacSci guidelines
Submit a Reservation form

CONTACT US

If you have any additional questions, please email our School Groups Team.

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Generous Support Provided By:

Field Trips are generously supported by NASA under award No. 80NSSC23K0796. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Additional support comes from more than 1,500 individuals, companies and foundations that donate to Pacific Science Center each year, as well as more than 13,000 member households from every corner of Washington State and around the country. Learn more about ways you can support Field Trips and Pacific Science Center.