Group Visits & Scheduling
- Trips can be scheduled Monday thru Friday,
from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Trips are scheduled for 1.5-2 hour time periods,
leaving time for students to explore the museum.
Lessons are approximately 30 minutes each, and are modified to be grade level appropriate.
Larger groups will be divided into 15 students for lessons.
- The cost is $2.50 per student for elementary aged classes (K-5)
and $3 per child for preschool classes (ages 3-5).
Each field trip has a minimum charge equivalent to 10 children,
$25 for K-6 or $30 for preschool.
- Adult chaperones are admitted free of charge.
We request a 1:5 ratio of chaperones to students.
- Orpheum field trips are suited for a maximum of 50 students.
- Scheduling is important for field trips as they are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. Please schedule field trips at least two weeks in advance.
- A $25 nonrefundable (but transferable) deposit is required to schedule a trip.
Any additional amounts can be paid on the day of the trip.
- A confirmation packet will be mailed upon receipt of your deposit.
This packet includes information about your visit and suggestions to help you prepare.
We invite you to stop by and tour the museum before bringing a class.
- Groups may enjoy eating lunch on our balcony, which seats up to 32.
Please schedule this at the time you schedule your field trip.
- The Orpheum is in downtown Champaign and is four blocks from West Side Park
which offers picnic tables and a playground.
Our gift shop offers inexpensive education and science toys.
