Field Trips at The Leo
“Research in education shows that we remember field trips long into adulthood.”
– Neil deGrasse Tyson
FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIPS INCLUDE:
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- Museum exploration with our Student Passports we provide to students upon entrance to the museum.
- A “Introduction to The Leonardo” presented by an education staff member.
- Staff members spread out at stations to educate and engage with your students about the different elements of STEAM.
- Fall/Spring Teacher Guide to a Successful Field Trip
Requirements
Free field trips for all Utah public and charter schools. Please check our group requirements to see if you qualify for our field trips.
PRICING
Affordable pricing for schools across Utah, with free field trips available for all Public and Charter schools.
AVAILABILITY
Our field trips spaces fill up quickly as we only allow limited schools to visit per day to ensure the greatest experience possible.
CONTACT US
If you have additional questions, please email the education team at education@theleonardo.org or by clicking the link below.
Field Trip Registration
Please select the semester to book your field trip. Choose the date and time slot with the correct availability for your group. Fill out the necessary information to complete your reservation. A confirmation email will be sent containing all the details of your reservation. Please email education@theleonardo.org with any questions.
FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS
Our field trips are specifically designed for the following qualified school groups: |
The following groups are eligible for field trips during the summer. Please contact education@theleonardo.org or call 801-531-9800 |
|---|---|
| Public Schools | Summer Camps |
| Charter Schools | Church Groups |
| District-funded After-School Programs, School Clubs, and Summer School Programs | Communities Groups |
| Accredited Private Schools | Day Care Programs |
| College Classes | Recreation Centers |
| Residential Treatment Centers | Assisted Living Centers |
| Post-High School Programs | Family Groups |
PRICING
Museum Admission Prices
Utah Public and Charter Schools |
Private, Out of State, Afterschool Groups, and Alternative Schools |
|---|---|
| Students: Free | Students: $5.00 |
| Teachers: Free | Teachers: Free |
| Adult chaperones and additional teachers outside of the ratio: $5.00 | Adult chaperones and additional teachers outside of the ratio: $5.00 |
| Siblings 3 years or older: $5.00 | Siblings 3 years or older $5.00 |
| Siblings under the age of 3: Free | Siblings under the age of 3: Free |
Free Parent Chaperone Ratios
| Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade | 1:4 |
| 7th – 12th+ | 1:10 |
| Special Needs | 1:1 |
AVAILABILITY
SCHOOL YEAR FIELD TRIPS are booked for 2 hours each Tuesday through Friday. We offer morning/early afternoon and late afternoon field trip options with a capacity of 120 students each.
If your original number of attendees increases or decreases by more than 25%, please contact us. If there is an unexpected and significant increase in students attending the field trip, the additional attendees may be subject to a wait time outside of up to 30 minutes.
Morning
- 9:30am – 11:30am Tuesday Through Friday
Afternoon
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday Through Friday
Afterschool
- 2:30pm – 4:30pm Tuesday Through Friday
Field Trip groups that are more than 15 minutes late may experience delayed entry into the museum and will still need to leave at their scheduled time. Field trips more than 30 minutes late will have their field trip canceled or rescheduled.
HOMESCHOOL AND ONLINE SCHOOL GROUPS
Homeschool and online school groups are invited to visit the museum during 10:00am – 2:00pm on the days specified below. Admission is $5.00 per student and for each family member. Reservations in advance are not required for groups of 15 students or less. If you would like to bring more than 15 students, please email education@theleonardo.org
- Our upcoming Homeschool/Online school days are:
- September 24
- October 23
- November 21
- December 13
- January 22
- February 20
- March 21
- April 22
- May 21
Please review Field Trip Rules and Expectations prior to your visit here.
- Reservations are currently open for the school year, and you must make your reservation no later than three weeks in advance.
- Our maximum capacity for one school to book is 120 students.
- Student drop-off is next to the museum on 200 E. Available parking can be found here
- Public transportation is available through UTA. The TRAX Red Line Library Station is one block north of the museum and sits on 400 S and is part of the UTA Free Fare Zone. Visit the UTA website for more information about scheduling transportation for a field trip.
- Due to limited indoor space, there is no indoor area available for school groups to eat lunch. Outdoor areas can be found north or east of the museum between the Museum and the Library. The space is owned by the city so please be aware that there may be events set up during your field trip. You will be responsible for keeping the area clean as well. This policy does not change during colder seasons or inclement weather. We ask that you plan ahead and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
- Indoor seating in the Salt Bistro is reserved for non-school guests. Food for school groups will not be available to order in the Bistro at this time.
- Re-entry to the museum after you have eaten lunch will not be available.
- We ask that students leave their backpacks at school, in the buses, or in private vehicles. We do not have space in the museum to store these items and wish to lower the risk of losing belongings during your visit. We encourage teachers or chaperones to bring a bag to store anything that students may create in the museum and would like to bring home.
- We understand that events may arise that require canceling or rescheduling your visit to our museum. Please email education@theleonardo.org as soon as possible if this occurs. We cannot guarantee availability.
- We require a minimum of one chaperone for every ten students. Each student needs to be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times. Chaperones must be at least 18 years of age. High school students may not serve as chaperones.
- Free Ratio of parent chaperones:
- 1:4 K-6th students
- 1:10 7th-12th students
- 1:1 Special Needs students
- Class teachers are free. Any additional teachers acting as chaperones will be counted in the ratio.
- The charge for any chaperones over the stated ratio will be $5 each.
- Public and Charter school are free of charge. Private, out-of-state, afterschool groups, and other alternative schools are $5.00 per student. Additional chaperones outside of the free ratio are $5.00 each.
- Payment will be taken on the day of the field trip at the admissions desk in the museum. We accept credit cards or checks.
- If you require a receipt or invoice, please email education@theleonardo.org
- If your group requires any special accommodations, please contact us before booking your field trip. Email education@theleonardo.org or call 801-531-9800.
- 1 free chaperone for each Special Needs student.
