Tips for Home School Visitors
Start your visit early by planning your day in advance. With the exception of school vacation periods, Monday is the least-busy day at the Museum. Check the daily schedule to find the times of live presentations you are interested in, and add them to your agenda. You might also consider spending time at one of our Discovery Spaces (Human Body Connection, Cahners ComputerPlace, or the Discovery Center for young learners). On weekdays, these venues are staffed with Museum educators who can answer questions and help with interpretation.
Home School Group Reservations
Home school groups of at least nine visitors can make reservations over the phone and gain access to discounted school group pricing for teachers, chaperones and students. We encourage you to collaborate to form larger groups and set up a reservation. Call Science Central at 617-723-2500. Groups of less than nince should go to the box office where normal admission rates apply.
Home School Museum Membership
An Affordable Option
Frequent home school visitors will find Museum membership to be a better value than standard box office pricing. We offer several levels of membership, all of which include a variety of benefits such as IMAX® and Planetarium passes, discounted parking, and admission to other science museums.
Learn more about membership levels and benefits.
Library Pass Programs
Savings on Your Visit
Many public libraries throughout Massachusetts provide Museum of Science passes that allow up to four people per day to visit the Museum's Exhibit Halls at a significantly reduced rate. These passes can be used for your home school visit. Contact your local library to find out if they participate and how to reserve your pass.
