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Fairbanks Museum education services
Education services at the Fairbanks Museum are designed to inspire, engage and encourage students to become curious about our natural world. These programs are developed by Museum educators to meet Next Generation Science Standards.
Learning Menu for Schools
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- Fairbanks Museum Educator who greets your group when you arrive
- Self-guided tour of our galleries (scavenger hunts available)
- Access to hand-washing stations and bathrooms
- Access to picnic tables
- Free admission for 2 adult chaperones
- Class materials
Choose your main course
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To 10 students |
11 – 25 students |
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Museum visit (1 hour) |
$50 |
+ $5/student |
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1 class (1 hour) |
$120 |
+ $10/student |
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2 classes (2 hours) |
$175 |
+ $10/student |
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Field Excursion (2 hours) |
$300 |
+ $10/student |
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Field Excursion (3 hours) |
$400 |
+ $10/student |
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After School (10 1-hour sessions) |
$500 |
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After School (20 1-hour sessions) |
$800 |
Bonus options
- Magnet Kits: $75/week. These kits include materials and resources you need to teach your students about the magic of magnets, including a video introduction by educator Bobby Farlice-Rubio. If you'd like to request a science kit on a specific science topic, please contact Karina Weiss. ($60/school member)
- Naturalist in residence: $200 ($150/school member) 1-hour Professional development for teachers with a Fairbanks Museum educator. With this consultation, your school gets a personal site visit and meeting with up to 5 educators to offer guidance on making the best use of natural resources, plants, landscape, and other available elements. Additional time can be negotiated. ($50/hour)
School Membership
Yes, you can have it all! Fairbanks School Members benefit from repeat visit and ongoing support through our education program. Membership levels allow multiple classes and grades to take advantage of the resources available throughout the year. Your membership includes your choice of activities, including classes, field excursions, and bonus options.
- Fledgling (10 hours) $1200
- Explorer (20 hours) $2280
- Adventurer: (30 hours) $3240
- Apprentice: (40 hours) $4080
- Pioneer (50 hours): $5000
- Partner (60 hours): $5400
Click here for our curriculum-based classes for K - 8 students.
You can request a group visit by filling out this form.
Questions? Email Karina Weiss or call 802-748-2372.