Free Field Trips

We provide free field trips to all Oklahoma schools and daycare centers throughout the year. The Free Field Trip program includes:

  • Free admission to the Museum for students, teachers, and two chaperones per 10 students.
  • A reimbursed fuel stipend of $5.00 per-student in attendance.
  • Themed Museum tours geared for elementary through high school aged students. Tours are modified to fit the grade of students and age-appropriate learning techniques.
  • Pre-arrival materials that include lesson plans and slideshows to review with students prior to your visit. Tours and lesson plans have been designed to meet Oklahoma Academic Standards!

Free field trip dates and times are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please download and complete the free field trip documents prior to your arrival.

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Next date

Location

1400 Classen Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Suggested age

Cost

FREE

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September 26, 2023

Jump into Fall

Justice Tom Colbert, a Sapulpa native, excelled in track and field at Kentucky State University, served in the U.S. Army, earned a master's in education, and became the first African-American to serve on Oklahoma's Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, including a term as Chief Justice.
Tom Colbert
Class of
2017
July 25, 2023

Sports

Shannon Miller was destined to take over the gymnastics world. By the time she was fourteen, she already had earned two silver medals at her first world championship competition in 1991. Miller continued to be successful in all that she did. In 2010, She opened her own company and foundation to help combat childhood obesity.
Shannon Miller
Class of
2017
July 18, 2023

Space

The ground was never enough for Jerrie Cobb. From a delivery pilot to test pilot, Cobb did anything that would keep her in the air. She quickly set her sights on something much higher— SPACE! Her relentless work ethic and dedication to her craft forever changed NASA and aviation history. ​
Jerrie Cobb
Class of
1976
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FAQ

Learn more about our Free Field Trip program.

Who is eligible for the Free Field Trips program?

All educational and childcare organizations are eligible to apply for the Free Field Trips program (e.g., public and private schools, extracurricular organizations, daycares, homeschool co-ops, etc.). Groups must have at least 8 students to qualify.

How early should I submit my Free Field Trip application?

We request that applications be submitted at least 30 days before the requested tour date, but it’s never too early to apply! The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to successfully reserve your first choice date.

When are Free Field Trip tours offered, and how long do they last?

Free Field Trips are offered year-round, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tours typically last 90 minutes from start to finish. If you would like to check a date’s availability, please contact the Manager of Museum Education.

What is included with a Free Field Trip?

Groups will receive a guided tour of the full Museum and all exhibits and galleries open to the public at the time of the visit. Outdoor lunch space is available upon request at the time of booking. Supplementary educational materials are available upon request by contacting the Manager of Museum Education. Additionally, groups may qualify for a fuel reimbursement stipend by submitting an experience survey after the visit. Experience surveys are sent via email, after the tour’s conclusion, to the individual responsible for submitting the group’s original application.

How many students can we bring?

Due to limited space inside our building, we are able to accommodate up to 100 students at a time. If your group is larger than 100 students, you will be asked to divide your group and visit over multiple days or times.

How many chaperones can/should we bring?

Our policy requires a MINIMUM of 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. As of August 1, 2023, groups may bring 2 adult chaperones per every 10 students at no cost. Additional adults may still attend the field trip, but will be asked to pay a discounted admission price of $5 each. (NOTE: “chaperone” refers to any adults attending the field trip, including teachers, bus drivers, parents, classroom aids, etc.)

What themed tours are there?

All tours meet Oklahoma Academic Standards, can be modified to accommodate most age levels, and include all temporary and permanent galleries and installations. Each tour showcases different famous Oklahomans based on their professions and accomplishments.

Premium Tour

This standard tour features Oklahomans who are prominent in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies alongside some lesser-known heroes, resulting in a unique and well-rounded experience. Examples: Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Sequoyah


Energy Tour

This tour features Oklahoma leaders and innovators in solar and wind power, oil and natural gas, and more.  Examples: Thomas Gilcrease, Aubrey McClendon, T. Boone Pickens


STEAM Tour

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This tour features Oklahoma’s inventors, engineers, artists, doctors, and scientists. Examples: John Herrington, Jerrie Cobb, Jordan Tang


Oklahoma Leaders Tour

This tour highlights Oklahomans who have made a splash in the realms of civic and political leadership, civil rights advocacy, and community organization. Examples: Clara Luper, Frank Keating, John Hope Franklin

Can I change a reservation?

Yes! If you need to reschedule or cancel your visit, request a different tour theme, update the number of students in your group, or modify your reservation in any other way, please call the Manager of Museum Education at 405.523.3231.

Is there a restaurant or cafeteria on-site?

There is not a restaurant on-site. Field trip groups are permitted to bring lunch and eat in the outdoor courtyard before or after the scheduled tour. If your group plans to eat lunch on-site, please select the option to reserve our outdoor courtyard as a lunch space on your application. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame will provide storage space and carts to move and store sack lunches, coolers, and other lunchtime necessities during the tour.