Field Trips
Let Cincinnati Museum Center be your teaching partner!
All of our programs focus on problem-based learning and help develop critical thinking skills. They also align with Ohio Revised Academic Content Standards and national academic standards.
Please note, in terms of qualifying for group/school pricing, a group is defined as a minimum of 15 paying visitors with a reservation at least two weeks in advance.
Visit Museum Center
| Discovery Pass | $8 |
| Special exhibition | Varies per exhibition |
Learning Labs
Early Childhood Learning Labs (max. 25 students per lab)
| Single program | $100 |
| Additional program(s)* | $75 |
| * Same program, same day |
Elementary & Secondary Learning Labs (max. 30 students per lab)
| Single program | $130 |
| Additional program(s)* | $115 |
| * Same program, same day |
Museum LIVE! Programs
| C! Cincinnati! | $70 per bus |
| Overnight at the Museum (up to 35 people) | $1,500 |
| Overnight at the Museum (each additional person) | $35 |
Programs-on-Wheels
Early Childhood Programs
(Preschool-Kindergarten)
| Single program | ||
| October-January | $165 | |
| February-May | $190 | |
| June-September | $150 | |
| 2 programs | $270* | |
| 3 programs | $375* | |
| 4 programs | $480* | |
| 5 programs | $575* | |
| 6 programs | $670* | |
| * Same program, same day |
Elementary & Middle School Programs
| Single program | ||
| October-January | $180 | |
| February-May | $205 | |
| June-September | $165 | |
| 2 programs | $300* | |
| 3 programs | $420* | |
| 4 programs | $540* | |
| 5 programs | $650* | |
| 6 programs | $750* | |
| * Same program, same day |
Exploration Stations
| Single program (2 hours) | $310 |
| Additional hour(s) | $155 per hour |
Travel fees
Travel fees apply to Exploration Stations and Programs-on-Wheels.
| 0-35 miles | $0 |
| 36-55 | $50 |
| 56-75 (minimum 2 programs) | $65 |
| 76-100 (minimum 3 programs) | $80 |
| 101-125 (minimum 4 programs) | $90 |
Additional presenter fee
Additional presenters may apply to Exploration Stations, Programs-on-Wheels and Learning Labs.
| Each additional presenter | $35 |
Teacher workshops
| ECSITE Theory (per person, per program)** | $15 |
| ECSITE Theory and Content (per person, per program)** | $30 |
| Fundamentals of Inquiry (per person, per program)** | $15 |
| ** Group discounts available |
Hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open daily with the exception of Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Members-only early entry at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.
Pricing and Reservations
Fill out your Field Trip Reservation form or call (513) 287-7021 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., for more information or to book your program.
Educator's Guide
Find everything you need to know about educational programs, field trip planning, professional development and other educational opportunities that are offered at Union Terminal as well as in the community in our Educator’s Guide.