Book a Virtual Field Trip

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Number of Adults/Teachers/Guides joining the Virtual Program * Required
Please enter a number from 1 to 300.
Number of Learners Joining the Virtual Program * Required
Please count each student/learner joining the program.
Price: $9.00
What is the maximum number of devices you expect to log-on for this live, virtual program? * Required
The museum can accommodate up to 450 simultaneous program participants.
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Large groups have the option to schedule multiple sessions to accommodate their learner needs. Do you anticipate needing multiple live sessions to accommodate your group?
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Select a Virtual Program Theme * Required
- Dinosaurs
- Powdermill Nature Reserve
- Animals & Their Ecosystems
- Egypt
- Reptiles
- Rocks & Geology
- Plants & Botany
- Insects
- Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science & Culture
Which Virtual Dinosaur Program would you prefer? * Required
- Dinosaur Exhibit Live Tour
  Explore classic favorites, as well as some surprises, from Dinosaurs in Their Time—Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s core exhibition featuring real dinosaur fossils. Museum experts guide you through an interactive experience broadcast live with amazing views of the fossils and environments on display.
- Dinosaur Interactive Lesson and Hands-on Activity
  Travel back in time to a world ruled by massive plant eaters and vicious carnivores. Discover fossils, learn about what a paleoartist does, and try your hand at this Cretaceous career!
Which Virtual Animals Program would you prefer? * Required
- Explore Ecosystems: Wildilfe Halls Live Tour
  Take a virtual tour of the wildlife hall at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and investigate unique adaptations of animals and their environments through drawings and observations. Discover connections between animals, plants, and their ecosystems, and practice strategies for exploring nature wherever you are
- Animal Tales Interactive Lesson and Hands-on Activity
  Meet some of the live animals in the museum collection we call animal ambassadors! Learn about their habitats, adaptations, and what we as people can do to protect their wild relatives.
Which Virtual Egypt Program would you prefer? * Required
- Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt Tour
  Take a virtual tour to explore the connections between nature and human culture in Ancient Egypt. Through observation, drawing, and discussion, participants will investigate materials created by ancient Egyptians and look together for evidence of nature’s influence on Egyptian writing, belief systems, and daily life.
- Ancient Egypt Interactive Lesson and Hands-on Activity
  Write your name in hieroglyphics, analyze awesome artifacts, and create your very own food mummy with the museum educators at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Explore the wonders of nature and field research through virtual media! Our expert naturalists will guide you through favorite features of Powdermill Nature Reserve such as Powdermill Run, Black Birch Trail, and indoor nature exhibits as we explore plant and animal adaptations to different habitats. Plus learn how scientists safely study birds at Powdermill Avian Research Center, examine the entomology collection, and more!
Reptiles
Spend time with the live reptiles at the museum learning about their adaptations. Identify differences between reptiles and amphibians, and see if you can design some cool new habitats for our scaly friends to explore!
Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science & Culture
Explore contemporary cultures of the Haudenosaunee people (also called Iroquois) and their relationships with the natural world. Examine tools and hand-crafted objects to learn about unifying themes and unique beliefs across the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora nations.
Plants & Botany
Get cool, green, and shady with museum educators as you learn about the ways plants are important for humans and wildlife across the world. Design your own plant specimen while discovering the function of different plant parts.
Insects
Get up-close with Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches as you discover what makes insects so special. Learn about the important roles that insects play in their environment, and experience pollination first-hand with your own hand-made butterfly or bumblebee.
Rocks & Geology
Discover the hidden wonders of rocks and minerals! Learn why some rocks glow and others float, and use clay to demonstrate the transformation of some rocks under heat and pressure.
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Our preferred platform for virtual programs is Zoom as we have found it provides the best experience for participants. Will all Adults/Teachers/Guides and learners be able to join us via Zoom? * Required
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- No
What platform do you prefer for your virtual live tour?
E.g., teams, google, etc.
Do you have any requests or students with special needs? If so, please describe:
Scholarship Request
- Yes, I would like to apply for a scholarship.
- No, I will not be applying for a scholarship.
How did you hear about our program?
- NEA
- Smithsonian K12
- Share My Lesson
- Google Search
- Big Deal Media
- We have booked programs with you before
- Word of mouth
Estimated total cost
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A museum representative will contact you to confirm details, potential scholarship information, dates, and any other information. Thank you!

Please read these instructions before applying for a scholarship.

Scholarships for Guided School Tours
Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History offer limited scholarship funding each year for K–12 schools and groups who demonstrate financial need. If you are interested in applying for scholarship assistance, please review the guidelines below.

How do I know if I qualify?
Funding is based on financial need. Decisions about disbursements are made based on the table below.

Indicator of Financial Need	% Scholarship to Allocate
>40% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Up to 100% Scholarship
20-40% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Up to 50% Scholarship
20% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Not Eligible for Scholarship Funds

What does the funding cover?
Depending upon available funding sources, grants may cover program and admission fees, bus transportation, or some combination of both. Funding is contingent upon participation by your group in a museum educational program. Funding is not available for student lunches or unguided visits.

In order to extend funds to as many students as we can, we may offer partial funding based on your school or groups needs and our program costs. We receive many requests and try to match every request with appropriate funding whenever possible, but group scholarship funds are limited.

How do I know if I received funding?
When we have received your application and visit request, we will check them against our group calendar and current funding opportunities, and email you with your visit dates and funding amounts.

How does bus funding work?
If you are awarded bus funding, order your bus(es) as you usually would, and have the bus company send the invoice to us for payment. If that’s not possible, we can reimburse your school with an invoice from your business office. All invoices should be sent to the Group Visits Office at the above address. Invoices for busing must be received within 30 (thirty) days of your visit. Invoices received after that time may not be able to be paid.

Percentage of students eligible for free or reduced school lunches * Required

Please use most recent available figures: these may be current or last school year.
If there are additional circumstances beyond your participants’ eligibility for free or reduced school lunches, please let us know:
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Scholarship / Funding Information

Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History offer limited scholarship funding each year for K–12 schools and groups who demonstrate financial need. If you are interested in applying for scholarship assistance, please review the guidelines below.

How do I know if I qualify?

Funding is based on financial need. Decisions about disbursements are made based on the table below.

Indicator of Financial Need	% Scholarship to Allocate
40% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Up to 100% Scholarship
20-40% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Up to 50% Scholarship
<20% students eligible for Free & Reduced Lunch	Not Eligible for Scholarship Funds

What does the funding cover?

Depending upon available funding sources, grants may cover program and admission fees, bus transportation, or some combination of both. Funding is contingent upon participation by your group in a museum educational program. Funding is not available for student lunches or unguided visits.

In order to extend funds to as many students as we can, we may offer partial funding based on your school or groups needs and our program costs. We receive many requests and try to match every request with appropriate funding whenever possible, but group scholarship funds are limited.

How do I know if I received funding?

When we have received your application and visit request, we will check them against our group calendar and current funding opportunities, and email you with your visit dates and funding amounts.

How does bus funding work?

If you are awarded bus funding, order your bus(es) as you usually would, and have the bus company send the invoice to us for payment. If that’s not possible, we can reimburse your school with an invoice from your business office. All invoices should be sent to the Group Visits Office at the above address. Invoices for busing must be received within 30 (thirty) days of your visit. Invoices received after that time may not be able to be paid.