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Schedule A Field Trip

The Muncie Children's Museum strives to be a focal point for hands-on, fun and educational learning. Our programs are designed to complement classroom learning. All programs are 30-45 minutes long, and are limited to one program per class. We encourage ‘free time' to explore the Museum after programs. Please ask for a recommendation regarding the amount of free time that works best with your grade level. A confirmation will be sent regarding your field trip reservation.

Schedule Your Field Trip
Field trip scheduling is tentative until a Museum employee contacts you confirming your field trip date.

Group Programs

Animal Families

  • Meet the MCM mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish that make up the animal families. Discuss and learn about the animals and their habitats.
  • Best for grades K-2
    • Science Standards: K.1.1, K.4.1,K.4.2, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 1.4.1, 1.4.6, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.4.3
  • Curious Curator best for grade 3
    • Science Standards: 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.2.6, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5

Going, Going, Gone

  • Three words that could save the world: reduce, reuse and recycle. Learn how to identify Indiana's endangered habitats, plants, and animal species. Understand how to preserve them for the generations to come.
  • Best for grades 2-4
    • Science Standards: 2.1.7, 2.4.4, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 4.1.8, 4.4.3, 4.4.6

Learn Not to Burn

  • Learn fire safety tips and what to do in the event of a structural fire. Participants get to try on a real fire fighter's suit and take part in a simulated fire.
  • This program is designed to enhance safety curriculum.
  • Best for grades K-3

Native American History

  • Learn which tribes were discovered in Indiana. Find out how and where you would have lived in the past if you were a Native American. Use clues to reconstruct history.
  • This program is designed to enhance social studies curriculum.
  • Best for grades 3-4
    • Science Standards: 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.6, 4.4.8

Science Lab

  • Perform hands-on science experiments using real scientific tools and lab procedures. Experiments will vary with the ages of participants. This lab features microbiology uses microscopes and studies microbes.
  • Best for grades 3-4
    • Science Standards: 2.2.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.2.7, 4.4.1, 4.4.2

Stuffee

  • The MCM's blue-haired giant provides a look into the human body. Unpack Stuffee's lunch box to stimulate a discussion about nutrition.
  • This program is designed to enhance your Health and Nutrition curriculum.
  • Best for grades K-3, Adaptable for Pre-K
    • Science Standards: K.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.6.1, 2.1.3, 2.6.1, 2.6.3, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3

Under Indiana

  • Learn what kinds of things are mined in and around Indiana, and how mining affects the environment. Take part in a chocolate chip mining activity using math and science.
  • Best for grades 2-4
    • Science Standards: 2.1.6, 2.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6

Schedule Your Field Trip
Field trip scheduling is tentative until a Museum employee contacts you confirming your field trip date.