Take your class on a field trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History for engaging explorations of nature and science topics! The museum offers 60-minute Guided Tours, scavenger hunt-style Museum Quests, and self-paced Learner-Led Explorations designed to meet your needs and learning goals for all preK–12 grade levels.

Plan Your Field Trip

Field Trips are available year-round during regular museum hours. The availability of specific field trip options may be limited during peak visitation dates, including the week of Thanksgiving and the last week of December. The museum is closed on Tuesdays between Labor Day and Memorial Day; tours are unavailable on those days. Please note: Guided Tours and Museum Quests are not available to schedule between May 17–June 6, 2026. All groups visiting on those dates can book Learner-Led Explorations only. 

The museum requires a minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 learners. Chaperones and teachers are admitted free for field trips at a ratio of up to 1 adult for every 5 learners, and additional chaperones can be included at a reduced admission rate.  

The cost per student below includes general admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History for the same day as the field trip visit. Costs listed below are applicable for groups of 10 students or more.

We have scholarship opportunities for schools and organizations that qualify. Groups may apply for a scholarship when filling out the booking form. 

Please note Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt is currently closed for renovation.

Field Trip Options

60-Minute Guided Tours

$12 per student
Join our Natural History Interpreters for a one-hour guided tour through exhibitions that can be customized to meet your experiential goals and grade level. Topics include: 

Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems 
Anthropology
Biomes and Climate
Evolution of Life
Pennsylvania Natural History
Rocks, Minerals, and Gems
World of Dinosaurs

Guided Tours must be booked four weeks in advance of the visit. Guided Tours are not available to book from May 17–June 6, 2026.

Museum Quests

$12 per student
Or add this program on to a Guided Tour – additional $2 per student
This self-paced, scavenger hunt-styled learning activity guides learners through exhibits to practice critical thinking skills. Chaperones receive answer packets to support the group’s exploration. Topics include:

Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems (Ideal for grades K-8)  
Rocks, Minerals, and Gems (Ideal for grades K-8)
Anthropology (Ideal for grades 3-8)

Museum Quests Field must be booked four weeks in advance of the visit. Museum Quests are not available to book from May 17–June 6, 2026.

Learner-Led Explorations

$11 per learner

For groups looking to explore the museum on their own with a flexible schedule, this option includes a printed guide for chaperones to support learners on their exploration. Learners can build observation skills and make connections at their own pace throughout three floors of exhibits.

Learner-Led Explorations must be booked two weeks in advance of the visit.