Field Trip Request

23/24 Field Trip Date Request | Knox & Surrounding Areas

This form is to request a date for your class to COME TO THE MUSE.

Please note: Field trip dates not requested at least 3 weeks in advance may not be available. Please contact us at fieldtrips@themuseknoxville.org with any questions.

ALL FIELD TRIPS: There must be AT LEAST 15 students to constitute a field trip. If your group has fewer than 15 students, you do not need to fill out this form, you can visit us at any time, and you will pay full admission at the door.

Please visit our Field Trip page for pricing information.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

CHANGES to Scholarship Procedures for 2023-2024

Please read the scholarship procedural changes. Please email questions about this funding to fieldtrips@themuseknoxville.org).
  • For the 2023-2024 school year, scholarship funding is extremely limited for Title 1 schools ONLY.
  • Scholarships will cover ONLY 2 program events per grade level (i.e. 1 Outreach Lesson and 1 Field Trip, 2 Outreach Lessons, or 2 Field Trips).
  • Application for a scholarship does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.
  • Scholarships are awarded in the order they are received.
Check the box to show that you have read and understand the scholarship changes for the 2022/2023 school year.*

School or Program Address

Address*
Applicable if different than county.
Is this a Title 1 School?*

Group Information

Tell us about the classes you will be bringing to the Muse. Please note: maximum GROUP size is 20 Pre-K, 25 K-2nd, and 30 3rd-5th. There can be up to 3 GROUPS PER field trip. Therefore highest total number per one day's field trip would be 60 Pre-K, 75 K-2nd, and 90 3rd-5th. If you have more students in your grade level than the allowed limit, please split your grade level and allow two days for your school's field trip. You will need to fill out a request form for EACH day. Group sizes are limited to maximize the classroom and planetarium experiences for your classes.
Grade Level*
Please note: maximum GROUP size is 20 Pre-K, 25 K-2nd, and 30 3rd-5th. There can be up to 3 GROUPS PER field trip. Therefore highest total number per one day's field trip would be: 60 Pre-K, 75 K-2nd, 90 3rd-5th.

Date Requests

  • We will do our best to accommodate your first request, but available slots fill up quickly.
  • All school field trips are scheduled from 9:30 to 12:00.
  • If your grade level needs to come on two days due to total number of students, please fill out a new form to request second day.
Preferred Date*
*Monday field trips are now available.

Field Trips are NOT available the weeks of Field Trips are NOT available the October 9th - 13th (2023), November 22th - 24th (2023), January 1st - 5th (2024), or March 11th -15th (2024).
Time*
Alternate or Second Date*
Field Trips are NOT available the weeks of Field Trips are NOT available the October 9th - 13th (2023), November 22th - 24th (2023), January 1st - 5th (2024), or March 11th -15th (2024).
Is there anything else you would like us to know, or do you have questions?*
If yes, use the "other" option, and a scheduler will contact you.

Completing this form also qualifies you to receive Muse News, a monthly email newsletter.
Please check the box if you would prefer NOT to receive our newsletter.
Does The Muse have permission to take photos of your students enjoying the museum for promotional purposes?*

Program Request

Please Note: Pre-K Classroom lessons will be 30 mins and floor time will be adjusted accordingly. See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.
See the Educator Guide for program descriptions. Select only one lesson.

Planetarium Programs

Please read the descriptions of the shows on Muse Knoxville website: https://www.themuseknoxville.org/planetarium. We have suggested shows appropriate for each grade level, based on the content of the programs. However, you may choose a show that is not suggested for your grade.

Muse for All Scholarship Guidelines

Please read the scholarship procedural changes Please email questions about this funding to fieldtrips@themuseknoxville.org).
  • For the 2023-2024 school year scholarship funding is extremely limited and for Title 1 Schools ONLY.
  • Scholarships will cover ONLY 2 program events per grade level (i.e. 1 Outreach lesson and 1 Field trip, 2 Outreach lessons, or 2 Field trips).
  • Application for a scholarship does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.
  • Scholarships are awarded in the order they are received.
  • Please complete the application below to apply.
  • Allow up to 1 week for the processing of your application.
Do you wish to apply for a Muse for All Scholarship?*
Is this a Title I School?*
Have you received a grant funded or scholarship funded program from The Muse within the 12 months prior to the requested program date?*
Muse for All funds are limited, and each year there are schools that are unable to receive funding because of the limit, so if you are able to pay for a portion of your program(s), please do!
Once your field trip is completed, you are highly encouraged to respond to the follow up survey provided by Muse. Please select the box below to show you understand.*

Terms & Conditions

Please read and acknowledge:
  • *My field trip is not scheduled until I receive a Muse Knoxville confirmation email.
  • *We make every effort to confirm within a week; however, during heavy schedule times it can take longer.
  • *Scheduling is on a first come, first serve basis
  • *Important FAQs are covered in the confirmation email. Please read and contact fieldtrips@themuseknoville.org with any additional questions.
  • *I have read the pricing information for staff, students, and chaperones published on Muse Knoxville's website.
  • *Only 5 adults, including teachers, will be allowed in the classroom. Extra chaperones and siblings, if any, may explore the exhibit floor during the classroom portion of the field trip.
  • *Unforeseen cancellations on the school's part do not guarantee a rescheduled field trip.
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