Field Trip Reservation Form - Chicago History Museum

About Your Group

Please tell us a little bit about your school or youth serving organization.

Destination management companies: Please provide the visiting school information in the fields below, and add your company contact information in the comments section at the end of the form. All communications will be directed to the contact information found here.

If you are arranging a visit for a group from a partner university or college, please reserve your class visit in advance.

School/Youth Org. Name(Required)

School/Youth Org. Location(Required)

School/Youth Org. Type(Required)

If other, please select one(Required)

School/Youth Org. Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

School/Youth Org. Phone(Required)

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Phone Number(Required)

For international phone numbers, please type 000-000-0000 in this required field, and use the comments section at the bottom of this form to provide your actual number. We highly recommend providing a US number that you can be reached at during your visit.

Your Email(Required)

Group Leader: Onsite Day of Visit(Required)

I will be the group leader during the field trip

Someone else will be the group leader during the field trip

Group Leader Name(Required)

First Last

Group Leader Email(Required)

Group Leader Phone Number(Required)

Number of Students(Required)

Maximum 100 students. Illinois students are free. Out-of-state students are $9 each.

Please enter a number from 1 to 100.

Student Grade Level(Required)

Check all that apply.

Number of Classroom Teachers and School Staff(Required)

Illinois teachers are free. Out-of-state teachers are $10 each.

Please enter a number from 1 to 75.

Number of Adult Chaperones (Non-School Staff)(Required)

We require a minimum of one adult for every ten students in grade 3 and above. For groups from pre-K to grade 2, we require one adult per five children. Each adult exceeding these ratios will be charged an additional fee of $10 per chaperone.

Please enter a number from 1 to 75.

Number of Classes

Please enter a number from 1 to 75.

Additional Teachers

Please provide the names and email addresses of the other teachers, teacher assistants, and special education classroom assistants coming on this field trip for pre-visit communications and follow-up surveys.

Accessibility

The Museum welcomes all students and is committed to making its programs and services accessible to everyone.

Do any members of your group have needs that require additional accommodation?(Required)

Yes

If yes, the Field Trips Coordinator will confirm your needs as we prepare for your visit. Please let us know how we can support you.

Date and Time of Visit

We recommend a visit of one to three hours. Visits begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Groups are scheduled to enter the building every 15 minutes. We make every effort to schedule the date of your first choice. If your requested entrance time is unavailable, you will be booked into the next available slot.

First Choice Date(Required)

Second Choice Date(Required)

Third Choice Date(Required)

Time of Entry(Required)

Time of Exit(Required)

Additional Options

These options require advance reservations. Please select the option(s) you would like included with your visit. Your confirmation letter will indicate any associated fees. Full payment is due upon arrival.

Lunchroom Seating

Limited times are assigned based on availability with consideration for your field trip itinerary. The school group lunchroom has a maximum capacity of 110 students and chaperones. Shared lunch times may be required for smaller groups in order to make the space available to as many groups as possible.

Yes

Do any of your students have nutritional allergies that require accommodation?

Yes

If yes, please explain

Additional Questions

How often do you visit the Chicago History Museum on a field trip?

What do you teach?

If other, please list below:

Why are you making a field trip reservation?

If other, please describe below:

Is this field trip for Chicago Metro History Day participants?

For more information on Chicago Metro History Day, please visit our CMHD page.

What exhibitions would you like to prioritize as part of your field trip? (Pick three)

Chicago: Crossroads of America

Facing Freedom in America

Imagining Chicago: The Dioramas

Sensing Chicago

Abraham Lincoln/Lincoln's Chicago

Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till

Aquí en Chicago (Opening October 25, 2025)

Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s (Closing November 2, 2025)

What experiences would you like to prioritize as part of your field trip? (Pick three)

Rubble to Recovery IDEA Station (W/Th/F)

Community Matters IDEA Station (Tu/Th)

Journey to Chicago IDEA Station (Tu/W)

Bridges IDEA Station (Tu/Th/F)

Artifacts IDEA Station (W/F)

The Great Chicago Adventure film

Comments

Please provide any additional details or questions regarding your requested visit.

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