Extend classroom learning at the Museum!
The Museum offers in-person school visit tours for classroom grades pre-kindergarten to high school. Through our tours, students will participate in hands-on experiences that encourage inquiry-based learning inspired by the Museum’s art installations. After reviewing our School Visits FAQs, choose between our self-guided Play Visit or Guided Art + Play Visit below!
Important Registration Update
New this year, we’re partnering with Explorable Places to make booking school visits easier. Before registration opens, please create an Explorable Places account. Registration for 2026 school visits opens Tuesday, September 1 at 12 pm. We expect to release 2027 dates on December 1.
All school visit requests must be submitted through Explorable Places and will not be accepted by email. For questions or assistance with the booking process, contact education@thinkplaycreate.org.
Visit Options
Self-Guided Play Visit
- 2-hour self-guided experience of Museum installations, including Paint and Clay Patio
- $20 per student
- Free for teachers, aides, and required chaperones (chaperone to student ratio – 1:5) $20 per additional chaperone
- Visits are offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm
- 100 students maximum
Guided Art + Play Visit
- 1-hour of Museum-inspired art making + 1-hour guided experience of Museum installations
- $650 per class of up to 32 students
- Art project inspired by one of our installations!
- Free for teachers, aides, and required chaperones (chaperone to student ratio – 1:5) $20 per additional chaperone
- Visits are offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings between 9:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
- 64 students maximum
Scholarship Updates
We are happy to announce discounted rates for Title 1 or Headstart schools booking our Self-Guided Play Visits this year!
- Title I Schools: Admission is $10 per student, with one free chaperone for every five students (1:5 ratio).
- Head Start Programs: Admission is $5 per child and $5 per adult.
School visit requests must be submitted at least 1 week in advance. Due to the high demand for this program, not all visit requests can be accommodated.
Questions?
For questions regarding in-person school visits or special requests, please contact education@thinkplaycreate.org.