Group Information
Group Admission
fees:
$4.00 per
person for non-resident groups
(i.e. church groups,
daycares and scout troops)
$3.00 per person for non-resident school groups
$2.00 per person for resident groups and school groups
Required group chapperones (1 adult:5
children) and bus drivers recieve free admission. Additional adults
accompanying groups are welcome and will be charged the group admission
rate.
Call (815)
935-5665 for details and booking information.
The museum requires a 1:5 adult to child ratio. For every 5 students
that pay the admission fee, you recieve 1 free admission for an adult
chapperone.
Additional Adults are welcome and will be charged at the group admission
rate. Teachers and staff are included in the adult chapperone count.
Groups with special needs are allowed a 1:1 adult to child ratio.
Museum group rates apply for groups of 10 or more individuals.
Deposit:
A $25.00 booking deposit is required for all group
visits and must be recieved at least two weeks prior to your visit.
Deposits must accompany a Reservation Contract. For more details on
booking a trip please contact our program and trip coordinator at
(815) 935-5665.
Group Programs:
For
an additional $1-$2 per student, your group may add a program to your
museum visit.
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Programs Include:
All About Animals-where children can get a hands-on experience
with some of the museum's exotic animals, shells and pelts.
3, 2, 1, Blast Off!- is a popular program where students create
a real working rocket.
Science Spectacular-will have your students conducting fantastic
science experiments.
Spinning Art- is a new program where children create groovy
painted pictures including a painting on the museum's zany spinning
art machine.
Tooth Trouble-is a story and craft program featuring the story
"Moose's Loose Tooth" by Jacqueline A. Clarke
To book your group program or for more information please
contact the museum program coordinator at (815) 933-9905. Office hours
are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
