Museum Group Visits

General Requirements

• We accommodate groups during museum operating hours.
• A minimum of 15 paying guests is required to be considered a group.
• A 1:25 ratio of chaperones to students is required for student groups, and groups receive one complimentary chaperone admission for every 25 paid students.
  • Adults must accompany students at all times.
  • Parents and chaperones must be included in group numbers to be admitted with the group.
    • Adults for groups are 18+
    • Children 4 & under are free
• Ultimate Field Trip requires a $50 deposit 3 weeks prior to arrival.
• Preregistration is required for all groups.

Reservation Process

• Space is limited, so please book your group at least four weeks in advance to accommodate your group needs.
• Reservations are made by filling out of Group Visit form. Please call 1-800.637.7223 option 1 if you have any questions, or email your requests to [email protected] 
  Remember...
  • Please plan for three to six hours to complete all activities and fully explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. We advise at least three to four hours to tour the museum. Additional time may be needed if your group would like to watch a movie, eat lunch, and/or participate in other experiences. Six hours are required for Ultimate Field Trips.
  • Bus drivers receive complimentary general admission. Movie or show tickets are not included.

Payment

• For Ultimate Field Trips, a $50 non-refundable deposit is due 3 weeks prior to your visit with the total balance due at check-in.
• For all groups, full payment is due upon arrival at check-in.
• One payment should be made for the entire group.
• We accept cash, school/district/institution checks, and all major credit cards.
• We do not accept purchase orders.

Refund Policy

• No refunds will be issued for headcount changes made within 48 hours of your group’s visit date. This only applies if you have paid in advance or bring a check for more than the amount that attending without notifying Guest Services or a Group Sales Coordinator 48 hours or more in advance.
• Refunds are unavailable for simulator closures due to inclement weather or required maintenance.
• Deposits for Ultimate Field Trips are non-refundable.

Contact Us

• Call 1-800-637-7223 or (256) 837-3400 to request more information or email [email protected]