For Educators
Plan Your Field Trip
You have enough on your plate as an educator – our goal is to make the field trip planning process easy, straightforward, and fun.
Field trip itineraries are customized for your group and based on program selections. Check out LASM’s 2024-2025 Adventure Planner at a Glance to learn about the wide range of PreK-12 Experiences we offer.
When completing the School Reservation Request Form, double-check the accuracy of your information and provide an estimation of parents/chaperones who are not included in the reservation. An accurate total of participating adults and students is required at least one week prior to your visit. Programs fill up quickly – book early to ensure your desired date and programs!
Contact our friendly and knowledgeable team with any questions at reservations@lasm.org or 225.344.5272 x 119. We will be happy to assist you in creating an unforgettable learning experience, including recommending an itinerary of programs for your students!
Booking Your Visit
- Review LASM’s Adventure Planner at a Glance to learn about LASM’s school group programs.
- Select your desired programs. We are happy to walk you through this process and recommend an itinerary of programs for your students based on their grade level, subject matter, and relevant curriculum standards.
- Submit your desired programs by one of the following methods:
- Complete the School Reservation Request Form.
- Call 344.5272 x 119 with your desired programs.
- Please remember to double-check the accuracy of your information!
- You will receive a reservation confirmation packet shortly after submitting your reservation request. Carefully review your packet, which will include:
- Field trip date & time
- Field trip itinerary (subject to change)
- Cost per person
- Sign and return your Field Trip Confirmation Form no later than 2 weeks after receiving your reservation confirmation packet.
- If your signed confirmation is not received by the due date, your reservation may be canceled. Don't worry... we will send you a reminder!
Preparing for Your Visit Day
- One week prior to your visit:
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- Submit an accurate number of parents/chaperones who will be attending the field trip so we can determine your group’s final total price.
- Share the downtown parking information with bus drivers and parents/chaperones. You will be emailed a document to share one week prior to your visit.
- Share the “Parents/Chaperones Field Trip Guide” with parents/chaperones. You will be emailed a document to share one week prior to your visit.
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- PAYMENT: Include all student fees in your final payment, which must be made on or before the day of your visit.
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- You may pay by check, cash, or card. Checks must be made out to “Louisiana Art & Science Museum.”
- If fewer students and/or parents/chaperones attend the field trip than originally booked/paid for, a refund check will be mailed to your school minus a $15 processing fee.
- Parents/chaperones may pay separately at the front desk or be included in the payment from the school.
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Share Your Experience
We would love to receive pictures of your visit! If you want to share your Art & Science Museum photographs with us, share your images by tagging us in your posts on Facebook and Instagram!
We welcome you to take photographs in hands-on galleries, during classroom programs, and before and after programs in the planetarium theater. Photography and videography may not be permitted in all galleries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the museum plan my trip for me? Yes! The LASM Reservation Team will do all the work. Simply let us know which experiences you are interested in, and we will create a schedule for you and your students. We can also recommend an itinerary based on one of our focus areas (Egypt, Astronomy, Engineering, etc.).
Do educators/school staff pay? No! However, students and parents/chaperones pay the same per-head rate based on the programs you select.
Can we take photos? Yes! Flash photography may not be permitted in some galleries. Please share your experience with us by tagging LASM’s Facebook (Louisiana Art & Science Museum) and Instagram accounts (@lasmbr)!
When is the best time to book? Book as soon as possible, especially for the King Tut Guided Exhibition Tour! We recommend booking spring semester field trips during the fall semester if possible. April and May are our busiest months.
What do we do about lunch? You have the option to schedule a break in your visit for lunch on the reservation form. We have no dining facilities but will gladly store the picnic lunches that you provide for your students. Students can enjoy their lunches in a designated outdoor space or, in the case of inclement weather, inside the building.
