Field Trip Info
Fun for a Day…Learning for a Lifetime!
The Sci-Port experts will help you maximize your visit and discover amazing connections between curriculum standards and our permanent exhibit galleries as well as find out which programs are right for you and your classroom. Contact us to plan your personalized field trip experience today!
To schedule and receive school group rates and programming,
1) groups must have 10 or more students
2) be considered an educational institution/organization
3) submit the reservation form at least two weeks in advance
Email for more info: reservations@sciport.org
Field Trips can include:
- A 30-minute Live Demonstration*
- A 30-minute Planetarium Program*
- Free exploration of our exhibit galleries and the PoP Children’s Museum* (infant – 2nd grade)
- IMAX, Adventures of Intrigue, and special exhibitions can be added for an additional charge (space limitations may apply).
*space limitations may apply
School Group Pricing
To receive the School Group Rates below, you must have 10 or more students (PreK-12th & home school groups only).
2025-2026 School Group Rates General Admission General Admission & Laser Digital IMAX® **Documentary Film Combo Changing Exhibitions Laser Digital IMAX® **Documentary Film ONLY Laser Digital IMAX® ***Feature Film ONLY
*Teacher/School Staff Free Free Free Free Feature-length IMAX film rates below
Non-Staff Chaperone $10 $17 $3 $8
Student $10 $17 $3 $8
* 1 teacher or school staff person receives free admission per 10 students.
** Documentary Films are the traditional/educational films lasting ~60 minutes (such as Deep Sky, Superpower Dogs, Train Time, etc.).
***Feature-length Films include blockbuster movies (such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Barbie, etc.) and can be booked through the Registrar. Feature film tickers are: 13 years and older – $16 / under 13 years – $14.
Changing Exhibitions include SnoPort, GamePort, etc.
Payment Policies
- One week notice is requested for cancellations. Cancellations with less notice may incur a $40 administrative fee. Weather-related cancellations are the exception and will be rescheduled at no extra charge.
- When arriving, have your money combined into one group payment (including student and chaperone fees) and designate a representative to make that payment at the Visitor Services desk. Sci-Port prefers school checks made out to “Red River STEM” but also accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) or cash. No envelopes with loose change, please.
- If you wish to be invoiced, please contact our Reservation Coordinator by emailing reservations@sciport.org or call (318) 424-3466.
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
Sci-Port’s demonstrations are easily integrated into the learning cycle. They may be used as discovery and introduction to concepts, in concept formation, or as part of the analysis and evaluation part of a lesson. In an effort to assist you in meeting your curriculum needs, all demonstrations have been aligned to LSSs.
- Each demonstration is 30 minutes
- Demonstrations accommodate up to 60 people
- Demonstrations normally take place between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS
It’s education that is truly out of this world! Programming covers a variety of subject matter within Earth and Space Science, Astronomy, and Physics.
- Each program is 30 minutes
- Choose a program or movie
- Programs accommodate up to 60 people
- Programs normally take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
IMAX® Films
The Goodman IMAX® Dome delivers stunning laser images and heart-pounding audio on the biggest screen for the world’s most immersive cinematic experience yet. The 4k laser projection system is equipped with IMAX® technologies capable of filling the whole dome screen with maximum resolution and sharpness, unparalleled brightness, industry-leading contrast, and an expanded color gamut.
Lunch Options
Bring Your Own! Guests should plan on bringing their own student lunches. Seating can be found outside on one of our patios or across the street at Riverview Park. Sci-Port will try to accommodate you in the case of inclement weather (rain or excessive cold/heat) but cannot guarantee a seating area for every group.
Lunch Package Options:
All lunch packages include a bag of chips and a bottle of water. Entree options currently available are:
- 1 slice of pizza (pepperoni or cheese) or
- Hot Dog
Catering Policies
- The minimum requirement per catered order is 10 people – maximum is 85.
- All entrees ordered must be the same for the entire group. For example, all must be pizza combos or hot dog combos, etc.
- Lunch packages must be ordered by the Wednesday of the week before the week you are scheduled to come to Sci-Port so that we have ample time to ensure that we have the supplies on hand for the date of your visit.
- Payment for lunch packages must be received separately from your payment for your group admissions and will be taken at the Cafe counter.
- Forms of payment include: Check (please make it out to “Red River STEM”), cash (no envelopes with loose change, please), and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).
- Price is $7.00 per entree.