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HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Are you looking for ways to supplement your science studies with hands-on programs that will ensure that your students retain the information even longer? At Tellus Science Museum, we have created specialized programs designed for a multi-aged environment that will meet your Georgia homeschooling requirements.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024 – 25!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each program has three rotations:
- Lab
- Activity
- Explore One Gallery
- Program length is 90 minutes; 30-minutes per rotation.
- Programs run 1:30 PM - 3 PM.
- Minimum of 10 students required.
- Due to space limitations, prior arrangement with our scheduling department must be made before increasing your student numbers.
- Programs are based on Georgia Standards of Excellence that augment your homeschool instruction. It is not a tour of the entire museum.
- After the program, if you have time, you are welcome to visit other areas of the museum that you did not experience during your program.
PRICES
- Student – $12 (10 student minimum)
- Museum membership does not cover field trip costs for students.
- Adults and siblings do not count toward the 10 student minimum.
- Parents and chaperones – $20 or Museum membership.
- Add-on planetarium show – $2.50 per person.
- Planetarium tickets can be purchased at the Front Desk upon your arrival.
- Exploring the Solar System program includes the planetarium.
- Payment required at the time of registration for all program participants. We accept all major credit cards.
BOOK YOUR HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP TODAY!
ADMISSION
- Program costs include museum admission for students and adults; all are welcome to tour the museum following programs. (Planetarium shows are an additional fee except with Exploring the Solar System. Planetarium tickets can be purchased at the museum.)
- A reservation is required one week prior to the program event date.
- Payment is required at the time of registration for all program participants. We accept all major credit cards.
OFFERINGS
Browse the list below to find the educational field trip that is perfect for homeschool families.
SELF-TOURING
- Self-Touring, without a guide and without booking a program, is available for groups; however, the preceding rates and information will not apply to those groups.
- For Self-Touring rates and information, please visit our Group Visits page.
PARKING
- Free parking.
BOOK NOW!
Our scheduling department will call to confirm your date and time within 2 business days. We accept all major credit cards.
For content or scheduling questions, please email scheduling@tellusmuseum.org.
REGISTRATION IS FOR THE 2023 – 24 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY.
MUSEUM INFO
I-75 Exit 293 at Hwy 411
Physical Address:
100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Mailing Address:
PO Box 3663, Cartersville, GA 30120
Central Scheduling: (770) 606-5699