Education Programs for Everyone
The Perot Museum's success is focused on its mission of inspiring minds through nature and science, no matter your age or interest. We offer a variety of education opportunities for schools, educators and our community.
Public Programming
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Discovery Camp
Campers will have a blast exploring different topics with engaging, hands-on learning. Join us to amaze and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders!See Camps -
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Community Engagement
The Perot Museum’s Community Programs Department is dedicated to providing opportunities for STEM learning across the DFW area.See Programs -
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Education Resources
Explore fun science topics outside of school, including ecosystems, dinosaurs, and outer space through our virtual STEM video series, The Whynauts.See Education Resources
School Programming
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Field Trips
Come interact with science through the exploration of our 11 exhibit halls. Covering everything from biodiversity to the wonders of space! Add on one of our many educational programs to take your visit to the next level.See Field Trips -
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School Campus Visits
Bring the wonders of the Perot Museum to your school! Our educators will come right to you with all the supplies and know-how needed to engage your students in exciting and educational programming.See School Campus Visits -
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Education Resources
Unable to make it to the Museum for an in-person field trip? Bring the Perot Museum into your classroom through our virtual programs.See Education Resources
Find a School Program
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Field Trip
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Field Trip (No program add-ons)
Grades PK 3-4 - 12
We will open 2023-2024 requests beginning late summer.
Click here to request a summer field trip.
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Special Exhibition
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The Science Behind Pixar
Grades PK 3-4 - 12
Get hands on with the STEM concepts used by Pixar’s artists and computer scientists as you come face-to-face with re-creations of your favorite film characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode and WALL•E!
This program can be added as part of your field trip experience. We will open 2023-2024 requests beginning late summer.
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Hands-on Lab
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Dig Those Dinos
Grades K - 2
Discover fossils, follow dinosaur tracks and piece together prehistoric clues in this station-based program.
This program can be added as a School Campus Visit program. We will open 2023-2024 requests beginning late summer.
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Virtual Program
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The Whynauts: Episode 1 – Paleontology
Grades 3 - 5
Follow along with The Whynauts as they discover fossils, experience Earth’s changing environments /ambientes and explore the Perot Museum’s T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall with a real Paleontologist!
Also included: Educator guides and student activities.
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Film
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Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D
Grades PK 3-4 - 12
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago.
This program can be added as part of your field trip experience. We will open 2023-2024 requests beginning late summer.
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Family Science Night
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Earth and Space Science Night
Grades K - 8
Three . . . two . . . one . . . blastoff! Launch into learning about our planet, solar system and universe. Activities will explore weather and landforms, rockets and rovers, the possibility of life on other planets, and so much more!
This program can be added as a School Campus Visit program. We will open 2023-2024 requests beginning late summer.
