We'll bring the science to you
On Your Campus Programs
The inspiration and innovation of the Perot Museum goes far beyond our walls. We'll bring the science to you with our TECH trucks and on-your-campus programs, so you can learn in your own school or neighborhood.
On-Campus Programming
Thank you for your interest in On-Campus programming with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, we are reimagining and rebuilding our offerings to safely meet the needs of schools, educators, and our community. If you are interested in programming on your campus, please contact schoolengagement@perotmuseum.org or reserve@perotmuseum.org.
We are proud to offer lab-based and auditorium programs to help your students connect with scientific concepts and principles — and our educators can bring many of these programs directly to your campus!
Lab-Based Programs
Our educators lead highly engaging, TEKS-aligned programs that can come directly to your campus.
Auditorium Programs
Have a blast on your campus with these interactive auditorium experiences that can accommodate large groups and are TEKS-aligned.
Family Science Nights
Looking for a way to spice up your next PTA meeting or your school’s math and science night? Just leave it to the Perot Museum! Our education team will bring the Museum, and all the necessary activity supplies, to you!
Details
- Cost: $500 unless otherwise noted
- Duration: Two hours
- Family Science Night events are designed for 200 people; participating schools must provide staff and adult volunteers to run the stations. Museum staff will set up, train, and assist throughout the evening. Over 200 people can be accommodated. An additional fee of $50 applies for every 50 additional people.
Checkout one of the five different programs below. All programs ideal for grades K-8.
Superhero Academy
No cape needed for this superhero training session! Activities will explore the science behind super powers such as super strength, invisibility, and x-ray vision. Visit every station to become a science superhero!
Perot Museum Exhibits
Looking for a unique STEM experience for the whole family? We have that! Learn about everything from cell biology to sports medicine and more with activities exploring content featured in each Perot Museum exhibit hall.
TECH Truck powered by DELL
Students will expand the limits of their creativity during this STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)-based Family Science Night. Featuring eight hands-on stations that incorporate a variety of materials and technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, computers, and art supplies, families are encouraged to explore through tinkering. Topics include new fabrication techniques, robotics, coding, engineering, art making, and electronics.
TECH Truck availability is limited to locations within a 60-mile radius of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. All activities are designed to take place outside of the TECH Truck or at an indoor space at your facility. Certain space and power requirements may apply.
Earth and Space
Three…two…one…blast off! 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!
Forensics
This Science Night is geared toward upper elementary and middle school audiences.
Can you solve the Case of the Missing Vase? Work together to investigate a crime using a variety of forensic science techniques. Activities will draw on topics covering physical science, life science, and earth science content.
Ready to spice up your next PTA meeting or your school's math and science night??
TECH Truck
The goal of the TECH Truck is to engage youth in hands-on, maker-based science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. The TECH Truck brings hands-on discovery directly to community centers programs, libraries, parks, public events, out of school programs, and more — providing science-based experiences for the public.
Sponsored by
Driving an Interest in STEAM
Depending on each audience, TECH Truck experiences may involve no technology, low technology, or high technology. Yet in every case, kids and caregivers share the thrill of discovery that’s so essential to fostering confidence and creativity in STEAM subjects.
How it Works
- The TECH Truck is a mobile extension of the Perot Museum that travels throughout North and Central Texas (within 60 miles of the Museum)
- The TECH Truck is outfitted with all the materials and technologies needed for each destination
- Programming is developed by educators from the Perot Museum
- Activities are developed for the third-grade level and higher
TECH Truck Experiences May Include
- Getting creative and innovative with basic materials
- Solving design challenges
- Utilizing technology to solve problems
- Exploring 3D printing, laser cutters, and other technologies
- Using tools and supplies to create and connect
Program Formats
- Walk-up activities that range from 10-20-minute experiences designed for family festivals and community programs
- One-time drop-in sessions for creative, scientific, and maker-based activities ranging from 30-60-minute experiences
- Workshops for higher-level topics like 3D printing, design, and coding ranging from 2-3-hour experiences
Why it Works
- Hands-on experience with STEAM topics gives kids the confidence to keep exploring
- On-site activities introduce technology and digital literacy in accessible ways
- Take-home activities encourage parents and caregivers to keep their children’s curiosity alive
- We’re always learning, too — conducting ongoing research and adjusting our topics, methodologies, and technologies to deliver the greatest impact
Want to bring the TECH Truck to your school, neighborhood, or event? Drop us a note at reserve@perotmuseum.org and one of our awesome educators will get back with you on how to book a TECH Truck experience!
Book a Career Day Speaker
Engage with one of our Museum educators! A Museum educator will come to your class and talk about their career path, interests, and experiences. Specific fields of science can be requested but can’t be guaranteed due to the varied nature of our educator backgrounds and schedules. $175 (two 20-minute programs back to back or one 45-minute program). 30 students maximum per program.
Contact us at reserve@perotmuseum.org, 214.428.5555 ext. 8, or by fax at 214.756.5890, Attn: Reservations.
Outreach Pricing
| On Your Campus Outreach Programs | Additional Information | Price |
| Lab-Based Program (up to 30 students) | Maximum of four per day, must be consecutive times and same program | $175 for each program |
| DNA Fingerprinting (90 minutes) | Maximum of two per day, with at least 30 minutes between programs | $325 for each program |
| Cretaceous Period: Life and Extinction (90 minutes) | Maximum of two per day, with at least 30 minutes between programs | $325 for each program |
| Eye and Heart Dissection (up to 30 students) | Maximum of four per day, must be consecutive times and same program | $225 for each program |
| Brain Dissection (up to 30 students) | Maximum of four per day, must be consecutive times and same program | $325 for each program |
| Auditorium Program (up to 250 students) | Maximum of four per day, must be consecutive times and same program | $375 for first program $175 for each additional program |
| Family Science Night (maximum 500 people) | Schools must provide staff/adult volunteers; Museum staff will set up, train, and assist | $500 for 200 people $50 for each additional 50 people |
Travel Fees Outside Dallas CountyMust book a minimum of two consecutive programs for any area outside Dallas County; earliest program start time is 10am. |
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| Area | Cities | Travel Fee add to program cost |
| Area 1 | Collin, Rockwall, Tarrant | $35 |
| Area 2 | Cook, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Parker, Van Zandt, Wise | $65 |
| Area 3 | Anderson, Bosque, Delta, Fannin, Freestone, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, Rains, Smith, Somervell, Wood Custom travel fees can be accommodated for other regions in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. |
$95 |
Bring the Museum to your students
Questions about Outreach Programs?
Contact us at 214.428.5555 ext. 8 or reserve@perotmuseum.org.
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