209 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Field Trips at The Leo

“Research in education shows that we remember field trips long into adulthood.”

– Neil deGrasse Tyson

FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIPS INCLUDE:

Requirements

Free field trips for all Utah public and charter schools. Please check our group requirements to see if you qualify for our field trips.

PRICING

Affordable pricing for schools across Utah, with free field trips available for all Public and Charter schools.

AVAILABILITY

Our field trips spaces fill up quickly as we only allow limited schools to visit per day to ensure the greatest experience possible.

CONTACT US

If you have additional questions, please email the education team at education@theleonardo.org or by clicking the link below.

Field Trip Registration

Please select the semester to book your field trip. Choose the date and time slot with the correct availability for your group. Fill out the necessary information to complete your reservation. A confirmation email will be sent containing all the details of your reservation. Please email education@theleonardo with any questions.

FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS

Our field trips are specifically designed for the following qualified school groups:
The following groups are eligible for field trips during the summer. Please contact admissions@theleonardo.org or call 801-531-9800
Public Schools Summer Camps
Charter Schools Church Groups
District-funded After-School Programs, School Clubs, and Summer School Programs Communities Groups
Accredited Private Schools Day Care Programs
College Classes Recreation Centers
Residential Treatment Centers Assisted Living Centers
Post-High School Programs Family Groups

PRICING

Museum Admission Prices

Utah Public and Charter Schools
Private, Out of State, and Alternative Schools
Students: Free Students: $4.00
Teachers: Free Teachers: Free
Adult chaperones and additional teachers outside of the ratio: $4.00 Adult chaperones and additional teachers outside of the ratio: $4.00
Siblings 3 years or older: $4.00 Siblings 3 years or older $4.00
Siblings under the age of 3: Free Siblings under the age of 3: Free

Free Parent Chaperone Ratios

Pre-Kindergarten – 6th Grade 1:5
7th – 12th+ 1:10
Special Needs 1:1

AVAILABILITY

SCHOOL YEAR FIELD TRIPS are booked for 2 hours each Tuesday through Friday. We offer morning/early afternoon and late afternoon field trip options with a capacity of 120 students each.

If your original number of attendees increases or decreases by more than 25%, please contact us. If there is an unexpected and significant increase in students attending the field trip, the additional attendees may be subject to a wait time outside of up to 30 minutes.

Morning

  • 9:30am – 11:30am Tuesday Through Friday

Afternoon

  • 11:45am – 1:45am Tuesday Through Friday

Afterschool

  • 2:30pm – 4:30pm Tuesday Through Friday

Field Trip groups that are more than 15 minutes late may experience delayed entry into the museum and will still need to leave at their scheduled time. Field trips more than 30 minutes late will have their field trip canceled or rescheduled.

SUMMER FIELD TRIPS  are booked for 2 hours each Tuesday through Friday. We offer morning/early afternoon field trip options with a capacity of 60 students each.

If your original number of attendees increases or decreases by more than 25%, please contact us. If there is an unexpected and significant increase in students attending the field trip, the additional attendees may be subject to a wait time outside of up to 30 minutes.

Morning

  • 10:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday Through Friday

Afternoon

  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday Through Thursday

 

Field Trip groups that are more than 15 minutes late may experience delayed entry into the museum and will still need to leave at their scheduled time. Field trips more than 30 minutes late will have their field trip canceled or rescheduled.

HOMESCHOOL AND ONLINE SCHOOL GROUPS

Homeschool and online school groups are invited to visit the museum during 10:00am – 3:00pm on the days specified below. Student admission is $4.00 per person. Reservations in advance are not required for groups of 15 students or less. If you would like to bring more than 15 students, please email education@theleonardo.org

  • Our upcoming Homeschool/Online school days are:
    • September 21
    • October 20
    • November 15
    • December 12
    • January 19
    • February 22
    • March 20
    • April 16
    • May 24

Please review Field Trip Rules and Expectations prior to your visit here.

Take Your Field Trip “Into the Mind of Artificial Intelligence!”

Tickets to The Leonardo’s new immersive exhibit, “Into the Mind of Artificial Intelligence,” can be added to your field trip for $6 per person. This incredible exhibit includes a beautiful immersive show (projected 360 degrees), followed by educational and fun informational displays and interactive computer AI workstations.

Click here to learn more about this exhibit.

  • Reservations are currently open for the school year, and you must make your reservation no later than two weeks in advance.

If you are interested in adding the optional Art Through Experience show to your field trip, check the show calendar before registering for your field trip (the show calendar can be found here.) This calendar displays show times up to a month in advance.

  • Our maximum capacity for one school to book is 120 students.

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  • Student drop-off is next to the museum on 200 E. Available parking can be found here
  • Public transportation is available through UTA. The TRAX Red Line Library Station is one block north of the museum and sits on 400 S and is part of the UTA Free Fare Zone. Visit the UTA website for more information about scheduling transportation for a field trip.
  • Due to limited indoor space, there is no indoor area available for school groups to eat lunch. Outdoor areas can be found north or east of the museum between the Museum and the Library. The space is owned by the city so please be aware that there may be events set up during your field trip. You will be responsible for keeping the area clean as well. This policy does not change during colder seasons or inclement weather. We ask that you plan ahead and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
  • Indoor seating in the Salt Bistro is reserved for non-school guests. Food for school groups will not be available to order in the Bistro at this time.
  • Re-entry to the museum after you have eaten lunch will not be available.
  • We ask that students leave their backpacks at school, in the buses, or in private vehicles. We do not have space in the museum to store these items and wish to lower the risk of losing belongings during your visit. We encourage teachers or chaperones to bring a bag to store anything that students may create in the museum and would like to bring home.
  • We understand that events may arise that require canceling or rescheduling your visit to our museum. Please email education@theleonardo.org as soon as possible if this occurs. We cannot guarantee availability.
  • We require a minimum of one chaperone for every ten students. Each student needs to be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times. Chaperones must be at least 18 years of age. High school students may not serve as chaperones.
  • Free Ratio of parent chaperones:
    • 1:5 K-6th students
    • 1:10 7th-12th students
    • 1:1 Special Needs students
  • Class teachers are free. Any additional teachers acting as chaperones will be counted in the ratio.
  • The charge for any chaperones over the stated ratio will be $4 each.
  • Public and Charter school are free of charge. Private, out-of-state, and other alternative schools are $4.00 per student. Additional chaperones outside of the free ratio are $4.00 each.
  • Payment will be taken on the day of the field trip at the admissions desk in the museum. We accept credit cards or checks.
  • If you require a receipt or invoice, please email education@theleonardo.org
  • The optional Art Through Experience Exhibit is an additional fee of $7.50 for each student and extra chaperone.
  • One day a month will be set aside for homeschool and online students to visit the museum. Admission is discounted to $4.00 per student from 10:00AM – 3:00PM on the following dates:
    • September 21
    • October 20
    • November 15
    • December 12
    • January 19
    • February 22
    • March 20
    • April 18
    • May 24
  • Once you arrive, please go to the admissions desk and let them know you have a homeschooled student. They will apply the discount and you can explore the museum at your leisure.
  • We will have additional educational materials available. Please email education@theleonardo.org for more information.
  • If your group requires any special accommodations, please contact us before booking your field trip. Email education@theleonardo.org or call 801-531-9800.
  • 1 free chaperone for each Special Needs student.