Reservation Form

About Your Group

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 NAME*

SCHOOL LOCATION*

SCHOOL TYPE*

IF OTHER, PLEASE SELECT ONE*

SCHOOL ADDRESS*

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

SCHOOL PHONE*

YOUR NAME*

First Last

YOUR PHONE NUMBER*

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*

GROUP LEADER: ONSITE DAY OF VISIT*

I will be the group leader during the field trip
Someone else will be the group leader during the field trip

GROUP LEADER NAME*

GROUP LEADER EMAIL*

GROUP LEADER PHONE*

NUMBER OF STUDENTS*

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*

Check all that apply.

NUMBER OF TEACHERS*

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

NUMBER OF CHAPERONES*

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.

NUMBER OF CLASSES

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?*

Yes
No

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. Please note: We have limited availability in April for groups of 25 students or fewer that do not need lunch seating reservations. We have limited availability in May.

FIRST CHOICE DATE*

SECOND CHOICE DATE*

THIRD CHOICE DATE*

TIME OF ENTRY*

:

TIME OF EXIT*

:

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.

If you are interested a student workshop, we are offering them as virtual programs. Learn more.

"City on Fire: Chicago 1871" Free Enhanced Field Trip

Programs held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and include live performance, facilitated time in the exhibition, and art activities. NOTE: the October 4, 2023: Fire in Boomtown date is SOLD OUT.

February 28, 2024: Portrayal of Joseph Hudlin
April 24, 2024: Fire in Boomtown

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
No

If yes, please explain

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SENSING CHICAGO CHILDREN'S GALLERY

Recommended for grades 3 and 4; available in 30-minute time slots.

YES

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CRAZY FOR TRAINS SELF-GUIDED DISCOVERY BAGS

Recommended for pre-K groups and kindergartners. Maximum 40 students.

YES

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AUDIO EXPERIENCES

Recommended for grades 6 to 12. Maximum 45 users. $2 per iPod touch. Payment is due upon arrival. Please select one experience. For full descriptions, see our offerings for middle school or high school students.

YES, CHICAGO AUTHORED
YES, CROSSROADS AUTHORED
YES, IN OUR OWN WORDS

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STUDENT WORKSHOP – PAINTED MEMORIES: THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE

Recommended for grades 3 and 4. Minimum 10 students, maximum 65. $3 per student, payment due on arrival.

YES

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STUDENT WORKSHOP – WONDERFUL WORLD'S FAIR

Recommended for grades 3 and 4. Minimum 10 students, maximum 65. $3 per student, payment due on arrival.

YES

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STUDENT WORKSHOP – FACING FREEDOM

Recommended for grades 7 to 12. Minimum 10 students, maximum 65. $5 per student, payment due on arrival.

YES

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STUDENT WORKSHOP – CHICAGO COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Recommended for grades 1 and 2. Minimum 10 students, maximum 65. $2 per student, payment due on arrival.

YES

Additional Questions

HOW OFTEN DO YOU VISIT THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM ON A FIELD TRIP?

WHAT DO YOU TEACH?

Please describe below:

WHY ARE YOU MAKING A FIELD TRIP RESERVATION?

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 and experiences would you like to prioritize as part of your field trip?

Please list all exhibitions and experiences.

COMMENTS

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

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Field Trip Reservation 2023–24

About Your Group

Accessibility

Date and Time of Visit

Additional Options

Additional Questions

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