Submit a request form through the Museum’s website or contact the learning and engagement team to check availability and reserve a date for your group visit or field trip in Kansas City.
Field Trips in Kansas City
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The Museum’s school field trips in Kansas City are designed to enrich classroom learning with play, storytelling, and history. Visits can include guided activities, curriculum connections, and access to immersive exhibitions that explore art, culture, and the power of imagination. Ideal for elementary through high school students.
Designed for Any Group
Explore the Museum with your group. Group visits include self-guided access and special admission rates. The Museum’s group visits offer a fun, educational experience in a unique setting. Explore exhibitions that inspire conversation, creativity, and a shared sense of wonder. Docent-guided tours may be available at an additional cost.
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Group Tickets
A discounted ticket price is available for groups of 10 or more who request at least two weeks in advance and receive confirmation of the group sales rate with Museum staff.
Both self-guided and guided group tours are available. For guided tours, a $20 fee for every 10 people will be added to the discounted admission price. There is no additional fee for self-guided group visits. Self-guided tours cost no additional fees in addition to admission. A guided tour is $20 for every 10 guests in addition to admission.
Groups of 10 or more who request a visit at least two weeks in advance can receive a discounted ticket price. A reservation for your group visit is required to receive the discount.
A reservation for your group visit is required to receive the discount.
- Ages 0-5: Free
- 6-17: $4
($5) - Adults: $8
($10) - 65+: $6
($8)
Frequently Asked Questions
All group visits should be requested at least two weeks in advance. For guided tours, please submit your requests at least three weeks in advance.
Yes, the Museum is ADA accessible and can host up to 60 students at once. Larger groups may be split or scheduled over multiple days.
Yes, there is free on-site parking, and space is available for bus drop-off and parking.
In order to protect the collection, food and drink are not allowed in the galleries. Please reach out to the learning and engagement team for more information on lunch location options.
Absolutely! Homeschool groups are welcome and can participate in the same programs as traditional schools.
State Standards
Audiences ages PreK-3rd grade are welcome to visit for a self-guided tour. The Museum provides a variety of tours for 4th-12th grade audiences. Each tour is accompanied by worksheets for your class. Other curriculum-aligned tours may be available by special request.
Field Trip Agreement Form
Required form for teachers and group leaders outlining museum guidelines and expectations.
Upper-Level US History Tour (Grades 9 to 12)
The upper-level US History Tour (grades 9-12) is made in accordance with the following Missouri and Kansas State Standards:
- MO 9-12.AH.4.CC.A Trace the significant events and developments of the Great Depression and WWII.
- MO 9-12.AH.3.CC.C Evaluate the impact of U.S. participation in WWI and the resulting peace efforts.
- MO 9-12.AH.1.PC.A Using a United States’ historical lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.
- MO 9-12.AH.5.CC.D Analyze the origins, goals, and key events of the continuing U.S. movements to realize equal rights for women and other minorities.
- KS 4.2 The student will analyze the context and draw conclusions about continuity and change.
- KS 1.1 The student will recognize and evaluate significant choices and consequences that have impacted our lives and futures.
- KS 5.1 The student will recognize and evaluate dynamic relationships that impact lives in communities, states, and nations.
- KS 3.3 The student will investigate and connect how societies are shaped by the identities, beliefs, and practices of individuals and groups with contemporary issues.
Upper-Level World History Tour (Grades 6 to 12)
The upper-level World History Tour (grades 6-12) is made in accordance with the following Missouri and Kansas State Standards:
- MO 9-12.WH.5.PC.B Analyze the process of globalization to determine its effects on global conflict and cooperation.
- MO 6-8.WH.3.EC.A Describe trade patterns and how they influence the movement of resources, goods, and services.
- MO 6.8.WH.1.PC.A Using a world history lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.
- MO 9-12.WH.1.EC.A Using a world history lens, analyze the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society and individuals post c. 1450.
- KS 5.1 The student will recognize and evaluate dynamic relationships that impact lives in communities, states, and nations.
- KS 5.1 The student will recognize and evaluate dynamic relationships that impact lives in communities, states, and nations.
- KS 3.1 The student will recognize and evaluate how societies are shaped by the identities, beliefs, and practices of individuals and groups.
- KS 1.4 The student will use their understanding of choices and consequences to make a claim or advance a thesis using evidence and argument.