Films are $6 per student and $6 per teacher/chaperone. Current and upcoming films listed below.

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BUTTERFLY JOURNEY

Now showing through September 1
Grades PK3-12

Runtime – 25 minutes

A story of adaptation and survival, we follow the vast migrations of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico.

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OCEAN PARADISE

Now showing through September 1
Grades PK3-12

Runtime – 35 minutes

Dive into the untouched wonders of the Pacific and explore some of the most remote islands on Earth.

WATCH TRAILER

SHARK JOURNEY

Showing June 1-September 1
Grades PK3-12

Runtime – 20 minutes

Join shark heroes Jess Cramp, Liv Rose and Cristina Zenato on an epic family adventure into the fascinating kingdom of sharks, where we’ll come face to face with these magnificent creatures and learn how our future is intertwined with theirs.

WATCH TRAILER

Not available during summer months. 

Lab-based programs contain TEKS-aligned activities, support curriculum goals, and pair well with traveling exhibitions, films, and our 11 permanent exhibit halls.

Click here to view all of our current hands-on lab program options.

Not available during summer months. 

Interactive auditorium experiences for large groups.

• Grades K-8
• $7 per student, free for chaperones, and $7 per extra adult
• Available show times: 10:15am, 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm
• All shows are 30 minutes
• Available capacity up to 175

Program options listed below.

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SUITING UP FOR SPACE (NEW! Available starting October 2024)

Pack your bags—we’re going to Mars! Students will discover how the different sciences come together to design modern-day spacesuits. This question and exploration-driven program will explore survival in space focusing on temperature, pressure, oxygen, and mobility.

Available Thursdays and Fridays

THE POWER OF LIGHT

Let there be light! This illuminating show shines a spotlight on the electromagnetic spectrum and the power of light. Students will explore forms of energy, properties of light, and the science behind color.

Available Mondays and Tuesdays (Mondays only beginning in the fall)

THERMAL REACTIONS

This explosive show presents matter and energy in a unique way. Students will see firsthand how matter changes when we add and remove extreme amounts of heat. The program covers states of matter, basic behavior of atoms and molecules, physical and chemical changes of matter, and more!

Available Wednesdays

• Please fill out a field trip request form at least 30 days in advance of your desired visit date to be considered for a reservation.
• Full payment is due 30 days before your visit.
• Review Museum Expectations
• Pre-ordered box lunches, prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering, are also available for purchase. Orders must be placed 72 hours prior to your visit. Click here for more information.

Parking

• Bus Parking
• Vehicles other than buses must have official markings of the school to park in the Bus Parking Lot. Vehicles with official school markings will park in the Bus Parking Lot. All other vehicles, including those of chaperones, can park under Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Parking is $15 and can be purchased at the Box Office or upon exiting the lot (credit card payments only). Click here for additional parking information.

Check in

• Group Lead — Please know the number of students and teachers/chaperones present in your group. Do not include any extra chaperones/adults who will be paying separately. This information will be required in order to complete your check in and begin your visit.
• Please follow the signs on the ramp to the Plaza and front entrance. Once there, please head to the School Group Check-in Tent.
• Extra children and/or adults may be added to your reservation at the Box Office.  All tickets are subject to availability.
• Once checked in, the Museum is self-guided for you to enjoy at your own pace. As a reminder, students must be accompanied by a chaperone at all times. One chaperone is required for every 7 students. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask a team member
• If you’re scheduled for timed activities, please assemble at the program, theatre, or exhibit check-in area at least 10 minutes before your activity begins. There is no late seating, nor are refunds issued for missed programs, films, or exhibits. If scheduled for multiple timed activities, we suggest preparing the first group as soon as possible to ensure groups arrive promptly.

How do I make a reservation? Please submit a field trip request or email our Reservation team for additional assistance.

Can we reschedule our visit date or program schedule? All schedule and attendance changes must be made no later than three weeks before your visit. If you need to reschedule or cancel your reservation, you must contact the Reservations Department at reserve@perotmuseum.org at least three weeks before your scheduled visit in order for your payment to be applied to a new visit date.

Can we get a refund for fewer students than originally planned? No, we do not issue refunds.

Will someone be meeting us and guiding us through the Museum? The Museum is self-guided for you to enjoy at your own pace. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask a team member.

Where will our group have lunch? All lunches must stay on the buses until you’re ready to eat. Groups will eat outside on the Plaza and green space at the entrance of the Museum. We suggest staggering lunch times to ensure there is plenty of room for students to sit. In case of inclement weather, we will inform you of an alternate plan when you arrive.

Are backpacks allowed? Yes, however we recommend students leave backpacks on the bus.

My students are in high school, do they need to stay with their chaperones YES! One adult chaperone, 21 years or older, is required for every 7 students.