Educational Field Trips
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Visits
Take an entertaining and informative journey as you join our museum educators in exploring the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. This adventure gives students the opportunity to learn about the entire length of the Mighty Mississippi, from the plants and animals that call it home to the men and women who live, and have lived, along its shores.
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium offers many unique ways to experience the Mississippi River at
The Two-Hour Tour
This exploration experience is a guided tour for the standard rate of $5.25 per student; this rate applies to groups with a minimum of 15 students. The tour includes our five aquariums, the Woodward Riverboat Museum, the Journey Theater, and the Norman Changing Exhibit Gallery. The two-hour tour is scheduled on the hour and half-hour. *One chaperone or teacher is required to accompany each group of 15 students.
*One chaperone or teacher must accompany each group of 15 students. Every chaperone or teacher per group of 15 students receives free admission. Additional adults are charged regular admission prices.
The Three-Hour Tour
This extended experience is a guided tour for the rate of $6.25 per student; this rate applies to groups with a minimum of 15 students. Our three-hour tour includes the five aquariums, the Woodward Riverboat Museum, the Journey Theater, the Norman Changing Exhibit Gallery, the Wetlands, and the William M. Black. (Due to any inclement weather the outdoor portion will be substituted with other pre-determined exhibits.) The Three-Hour Tour is available April 1st through October 31st.
*One chaperone or teacher must accompany each group of 15 students. Every chaperone or teacher per group of 15 students receives free admission. Additional adults are charged regular admission prices.
Special programs
Special programs may be arranged through the museum education department. Please contact the museum education department at (563) 557-9545, ext. 213. Special Programs include: overnight stays, stewardship and outreach programs, and birthday party alternatives.
