Field Trips
We are no longer hosting field trips for 2021. Learn more about The Carle’s virtual workshops.
Enjoy your field trip to The Carle with a guided or self-guided visit. Explore storytelling through close looking at artwork, conversation, and artmaking.
Guided Field Trips
Led by Carle educators, guided field trips are 90 minutes and include time in the Art Studio and Galleries.
Program Availability
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
9:30 am and 11:30 am
September through June
For summer dates, please inquire.
Group Size
Groups must be 10-50 participants. For larger groups, please email programs@carlemuseum.org.
Groups of 25 or more will be divided into two groups.
Program Focus
Nature Narratives
Through storytelling and art-making, explore the connection between art and the natural world.
Sharing Stories
Investigate how artists tell stories through pictures and create your own stories to share.
The Art of Eric Carle
Take a closer look at the creative process of Eric Carle and use that knowledge to inspire your own artmaking.
Explore, Imagine, Play
Encourage creativity, gross motor skills, and language development through an interactive storytime and imaginative play with art materials. (Recommended for Preschool and Kindergarten)
Self-Guided Groups
Self-guided visits allow you to come as a group, receive an introduction and quick check-in, then enjoy the museum at your own pace.
Program Availability
Self-Guided Groups are welcome to reserve for any day and time.
Group Size
Groups must be 10-50 participants. For larger groups, please email programs@carlemuseum.org.
Groups of 25 or more will be divided into two groups.
Fees
$6 Admission for Students/Youths
For Guided Programs a $25 Guide Fee is applied to each group of 25 Students/Youths.
Museum Memberships and passes do not apply to field trips. The Museum does not accept purchase orders.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for field trips and are awarded at random through The Carle Community Fund. To be eligible to apply, schools must be a Title 1 school (all grades, all states). Deadline to apply is January 31 (for Spring 2022 field trips).
Chaperones
The Museum suggests 1 chaperone for every 6 students. Chaperones are admitted free of charge.
Additional adults above the chaperone ratio will be charged adult admission and may be asked to tour the Museum separately from the group. One-on-one aides are admitted free of charge and are not included in the chaperone ratio.
Lunch at the Museum
As space allows, groups can bring their own lunches to eat in the Café. The outdoor courtyard is also available, weather permitting. Please indicate on the reservation form if you plan on eating at the Museum.
Make a Reservation
Complete our required Field Trip Inquiry Form at least two weeks before your visit.