How to Schedule
Schedule an onsite or virtual program by sending an email to ummnh.office@umich.edu or by phone at 734-764-0480 (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. weekdays).
We request two weeks advance notice.
You will need
Several possible dates and times for your visit/virtual program. (Stream table workshops are available during the weeks of October 24, April 10, May 22, and May 30.)
Number of children and adults.
Activities you would like to schedule.
School address and phone number.
We highly recommend at least one chaperone for every 10 students.
Teachers are FREE.
The museum is currently offering a limited number of programs for groups, has reduced capacity and added safety precautions. Please note that health screenings are required in all U-M buildings.
U-M Classes and Groups: If you are part of a U-M group wanting to visit, check out this page.
Group Admission
$3 per person
Please call to schedule groups of 10 or more. Price includes group host, self-guided visit to all galleries, and hands-on discovery stations in select galleries.
Guided Program Add Ons
Guided Program Add Ons must be scheduled in advance and require a minimum of 10.
- Investigate Lab Workshops
$7 45 minutes
$9 90 minutes
- Stream Table Workshops
$8 60 minutes
- Science Demonstrations
$2 20-30 minutes
- Early Childhood workshops
$5 30 minutes
- Early Childhood Planetarium
$3 30 minutes
- Planetarium
$5 45 minutes
Virtual Field Trip Pricing Info
Prices below are per class and scholarships are available to reduce costs. For information on district based pricing for an entire grade, please contact Kira Berman kiberman@umich.edu. A private link or login information will be sent to the group leader two days before the scheduled program. The group leader will need to send it to individual participants. It will provide access to the virtual field trip for a set period of time.
Asynchronous and Recorded Programs:
- Interactive Field Trips include pre-recorded videos, photos, games, and activities to do at home
$75 per group of 30 people - Science Demonstrations are short (15-20 minute) pre-recorded video demonstrations and include additional activities to do at home.
$25 per group of 30 people
Online Planetarium
- Recorded (20-30 minutes): $50 for up to 30 people. Includes resources and at-home activities.
Payment
- Payment is due in full at least two weeks prior to your onsite or virtual field trip.
- We reserve the right to cancel services for any program for which payment is not paid two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
- We accept all forms of payment.
- Refunds will not be given for overpayments of $20 or less.
To Schedule:
- Send an email to ummnh.office@umich.edu
- Or by phone at 734-764-0480 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. weekdays).
Be Prepared Before Scheduling:
- Several possible dates and times for programs
- Number of children and adults
- Program(s) you would like to schedule
- School address and phone number
For Virtual Field Trips:
A private link or login information will be sent to the group leader two days before the scheduled program. The group leader will need to send it to individual participants. It will provide access to the virtual field trip for a set period of time.
Scholarships
Financial assistance is available. Call 734-764-0480 to ask about availability and how to qualify. Scholarship funds are limited, so call as early as possible.
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