Cincinnati Museum Center Field Trips

Hear your students say "Best Field Trip Ever"!

The opportunities for the perfect field trip with Cincinnati Museum Center are endless! Click here to fill out your field trip reservation request form now!

Let Cincinnati Museum Center be your teaching partner! All programs focus on problem-based learning and help develop critical-thinking skills while aligning with Ohio Revised Academic Content Standards and National Academic Standards. Click here to see how our programs and exhibits align with Science and Social Studies standards.

Duke Energy Children's Museum

Looking for an adventure while learning through play? Discover hands-on fun for children ages 8 and under in our eight educational and themed play areas, including two specifically designed for pre-school-aged and younger. We encourage kids to climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Go on a wilderness adventure through The Woods, be a part of a complex machine in the Energy Zone and explore the neighborhood in Kids' Town. Experience Inside the Grin by learning about dental health in out dentist's office or visit our latest addition, KidSPACE. Dive into arts, culture, reading, science and more with over 1,800 hours of programming each year. At the Duke Energy Children's Museum, consistently ranked in the top 10 children's museums in the U.S., fun and learning go hand in hand. Learn more →

Learning Labs

Bringing your group to the museum or special exhibit? Enhance your visit by investigating topics like dinosaurs, immigration, archaeology and economics in our interactive labs that inspire all ages to learn and participate. Choose from several Learning Labs. Designed for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. If a class listing outside of your students’ grade fits into your curriculum, please let us now – we’re able to modify most programs! Learn more →

Museum LIVE! Experiences

Enjoy unique, educational programs that support curriculum and learning standards, like docent-led tours of Cincinnati. Museum LIVE! Programs have extended capacity and some have flexible timing. Learn more →

Cincinnati Museum Center gratefully acknowledges:

Louis & Melba Schott Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
Patricia Kisker Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
SC Ministry Foundation
Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
The Ashland Inc. Advised Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Additionally, Museum Center appreciates the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County and the State of Ohio for operating and capital support.

Field Trips

Click here to fill out your Field Trip Reservation Request Form.

Educator's Guide

Click here to download the 2017-2018 Educator's Guide.

Educator E-News

Get the latest news about Teacher Preview Nights, gallery and exhibit guides, special exhibitions, teacher resources, professional development opportunities and so much more! Click here to sign up for our Educator eNews!

Send us your photos!

If you send us a high-resolution photo of a Museum Center Learning Lab or Programs-on-Wheels program that was presented in your classroom, and we decide to use your photo for publication, we'll give you one FREE Learning Lab or Programs-on-Wheels program! Email your photos, your name, name of your school, program title, and program date to:

Chantal Hayes
Manager of School & Teacher Partnerships
chayes@cincymuseum.org

Please note: To be considered for publication, all photos must be sent with photo release form for all non-Museum Center individuals in the photo. If the photo subject is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the release. If your school has photo releases for each student on file, you do not need to submit a photo release form, just make a note that the school has permission on file.

Talk to Chantal

Our education liaison, Chantal Hayes, is here to help educators make the most of their field trip experience. As a former math and science teacher, Chantal understands the role of teachers, state standards and field trips to the education experience and is available to talk with you and assist you in your planning.

As a Cincinnati Museum Center policy, no adults will be admitted into the Duke Energy Children's Museum without accompanying children. If you are an educator or college student wishing to visit, please contact Chantal Hayes or Tony Lawson in advance of your visit to arrange admission.

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