PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Planetarium shows are $3 per child / $4 per adult. Shows are 45 minutes long and can fit 75 guests per show. Available showtimes are at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM.

Our Solar System | 3rd – 7th | Live at the Noble: Our Solar System is an animated live-narrated show about the planets, asteroid belt, and Kuiper belt.

Texas Sky Tonight | 5th – 12th | Texas Sky Tonight is a live show about the stars, constellations, and mythology that can be found in our night sky over Texas.

Sun, Earth, Moon | Pre-K – 6th | Sun Earth Moon is a semi-interactive planetarium experience that covers information about the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including different attributes of each body, their relative position to each other, and the fact that they are connected through gravity.

This is Your Captain Speaking | Pre-K – 12th | This is Your Captain Speaking is a brief 10-minute introductory into the planets in our solar system.

Forward to the Moon! | 6th – 12th | Forward! To the Moon covers NASA’s newest manned space program, Artemis, which plans on bringing humans back to the moon to stay

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure | Pre-K – 1st | In this planetarium show featuring beloved characters from Sesame Street, you'll learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon.

Cosmic Mashups: Gravity, Galaxies and Supermassive Black Holes | 6th – 12th | Find out how the collisions of galaxies can activate the most massive and extreme objects in our universe: supermassive black holes!

LABORATORIES

Laboratories are programs with engaging activities that may be added on to your field trip experience. Laboratories are $3 per child / $4 per adult. Programs are 30 minutes long and have a capacity of 30 people per program time. Available Lab times are 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM.

Weathering and Erosion | Students will develop a working understanding of the Earth's processes of weathering and erosion through a unique hands-on learning experience.

Jolts & Volts | Students will be challenged to create circuits with some familiar - and hopefully some very unfamiliar - materials.

Bird Beaks & Adaptation | Examine items from the Museum’s collections as students learn about different ways birds have adapted to their environment by looking at different birds, their food sources and their beaks.

Snail Science | Students will observe live snails, learn about the parts of a snail and conduct a snail food experiment. They will use hand lenses to observe the snails up close.

OMNI THEATER

Shows at the brand new Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater are $8 per child / $15 per adult. Shows are 45 minutes log and can fit 265 guests per show. Available show times begin at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM. Available dates are Monday (Omni Only - Museum Closed) or Tuesday – Friday.

Animal Kingdom | Pre-K - 8th | Take flight with the family of the birds who rule the skies. Get busy with the insects who work hard behind the scenes. Dive into oceans and coral reefs as we meet the family of the fish. Open your eyes to cold blooded world of reptiles and amphibians. And get moving with the mammals as we meet the mightiest families in the Animal Kingdom.
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Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope | 2nd - 12th | Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall-Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
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Cities of the Future | 3rd - 12th | Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable.  Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you have your own individualized pods that run on maglev trains using little or no energy. You can also ride an electric flying vehicle! Traffic jams are a thing of the past. This isn’t science fiction.  Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now.
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Please fill out the Field Trip Confirmation Form to confirm your trip to the museum!

FIELD TRIP LUNCHES

Field trip guests may bring sack lunches or pre-order boxed lunches from the museum café.

Sack Lunches

• There is no storage available. We agree to leave all coolers, pails, backpacks and wagons in an approved vehicle both before and after lunch.
• Lunches will be held outside on the front lawn.
• The Café and indoor courtyard are off limits to groups with sack lunches.

Boxed Lunches

• The Exhibit Café is available inside the Museum.
• Lunch Order Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to Field Trip.
• Send completed forms to groupsales@fwmsh.org.
• Boxed lunch payment must be made separately from admission.
• A W9 must be sent in to qualify for tax exemption.

Please fill out the boxed lunch order form here.

FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION

• Full size buses will receive free parking at Farrington Field unless otherwise stated.
• Personal vehicles may park anywhere in the Cultural Distract for a fee to be collected by the City of Fort Worth upon departure.

Download the Bus Parking Guide here.

MOBILITY + SENSORY NEEDS

Every student is welcome at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. We are committed to providing the highest quality visit for each and every guest. We are pleased to inform Teachers that the Museum is ADA Compliant for students with mobility needs. The Museum also offers resources and accommodations for guests with sensory processing needs.

The following items and resources can be accessed throughout the museum:

Sensory Backpacks

For guests with sensory needs we offer check out Sensory Backpacks at no cost that guests may take with them as they explore the Museum. The backpacks include a weighted dinosaur, noise-canceling headphones and a piece of chewlry that may help guests regulate their sensory processing during their visit. In order to check out backpacks, you’ll need to leave a form of ID at the front desk and fill out a small information form. Every backpack is sanitized after use. There are 9 backpacks available on a first come first served basis.

Quiet Areas

Field Trips can be overstimulating for anyone. It’s loud, it’s a new place and routines have been upended. To ensure that every student is able to enjoy their visit, we have a sensory room available inside the Children’s Museum and also keep the Doodler Room inside our Innovation Studios free from groups. These quiet areas allow students a break from the cacophony and the space to self-regulate as needed.

Booking with a Special Needs Group

Please let our Group Sales Team know that your self-contained unit is visiting the Museum and they will happily walk through the best options for arrival times and lunches for your visit. There is no minimum required to book a Field Trip for our Special Needs Groups.

While the information here provides a general overview of accessibility features, we encourage you to contact our Group Sales Team in advance of your visit with any questions or specific needs.

CHAPERONES

Every student is welcome at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. We are committed to providing the highest quality visit for each and every guest. If you are chaperoning a visit to the Museum, please take a moment to read through our Chaperone Guide!

MUSEUM EXPECTATIONS

We understand that young students are in the beginning stages of socialization and discovery. Your role as a chaperone is crucial for an extraordinary learning experience. To ensure this, we ask that all groups encourage the following:

• Be attentive to your students at all times and make sure their enjoyment is not infringing on the enjoyment of others.
• Students should maintain their best classroom behavior while in the museum or theaters.
• Do not allow students to engage in roughhousing, climbing or running. The safety of all our museum guests and the preservation of our exhibits are important.
• Chaperones are required to remain with students of ALL ages at ALL times. Chaperones are responsible for student conduct.
• Please refrain from prolonged usage of any personal electronic devices during your visit as it limits your ability to engage with your students.
• No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the Museum.
• Be curious and engaged! Participate in activities and ask questions. Your student will appreciate your attention.

As a reminder: The Children's Museum is limited to students in 2^nd grade and under.

Click the links below to download the educator guides for your next visit to the museum!

Field Trip Resource Guide

Bus Parking Guide

Educator Gallery Guides

How to Look at Art with Kids!

Innovation Studios

Energy Hall + Energy Blast

Children's Museum Gallery

DinoLabs + DinoDig

Noble Planetarium

Cattle Raisers Museum

Other Resources

CSI: Cretaceous Science Investigation

Museums for Digital Learning (MDL) was created to provide K-12 educators with free to use, student friendly resources with unique, digital objects from museum collections.
These resources support national standards and allow children to explore unique museum objects virtually, engage with museum collections they may not be able to access in person, and learn about a specic topic. The MDL website has been funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is presented in collaboration with History Colorado, Newelds Lab of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newelds, and the Field Museum.

Click here to visit the website to explore these free resources to support your classroom today!