Educational Field Trips
1) How soon do we need to make reservations for our school group to tour?
Please make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance, however school tours are on a first-come first-serve basis and many book 1-2 months in advance. ** Please notify the museum of any cancellation or change to your schedule as soon as possible.**
2) How many school kids are allowed for a guided tour? How many for a self guided tour?
Guided tours are available to groups of at least 20 students but limited to 75 people. Larger groups may be accommodated with special arrangements. Our guides are volunteers to the Museum. Self-guided tours are not limited, but please call to schedule a time to tour.
3) What kinds of activities do you offer school groups?
We offer guided tours upon request as well as a variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt and several other interactive worksheets. We begin each tour by showing our 15 minute Pony Express Educational Video. We also have a wonderful children's exhibit, "Family Life on the Frontier," where kids will be able to dress up as pioneer and experience life in the 1800's. Please call for school curriculum guidelines that can be mailed to your school.
4) Where can our group eat lunch at your museum?
We have a community room available upon request, as well as Patee Park across the street and picnic tables on our property, however we do not provide meals.
5) Do bus drivers and teachers have to pay admission? What about additional parents or chaperones & student admission?
Student admission is $2.50. Teachers and Drivers are complimentary. Additional chaperones and parents are $2.50 each, but for every 10 students, one adult is complimentary.
6) What forms of payment do you accept? Do we need to pay prior to our tour? Will you accept a purchase order from our school or invoice us later?
We accept cash, credit cards, money orders, and checks. Payment prior or on the day of your tour is acceptable. We can invoice your school with a purchase order upon prior request.
7) Who do we contact to set up a tour?
Please call (816) 279-5059 or (800) 530-5930 to schedule your tour. If she is not available our other staff should be able to assist you.
8) Is there ample bus parking available?
Yes, we have free parking available on Penn Street in front of the museum or in the parking lot behind the museum. And additional parking on 10th Street East of the museum.
9) Are you handicap accessible?
Absolutely! We also have a wheelchair available for your convenience.
