Field Trip Prices and Policies

Special field trip pricing is available for pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools, day cares and home-schooled groups with a letter of intent. Reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance and is valid for groups of 10 or more. All reservations must be confirmed with the Field Trip Team, and full payment is required.

Beginning Aug. 1, 2026 

Education Admission includes all museum exhibits, Wildwoods and Fernbank Forest.  Enhance your students’ field experience by adding field trip program or film for only $2 per student and/or chaperone. 

Persons not included in the reservation must purchase tickets online at individual admission rates. Field Trip Programs are not available for same-day purchases.

Deposits and Payments

June – July Arrivals

• Full payment and a final head count are required at the time you make a reservation.
• Reservations cannot be changed at check-in. A refund will not be given for any unused tickets included in the final headcount

August – May Arrivals

• A 50% deposit is due six weeks after making your reservation.  
• 1 week prior to your field trip, the final head count and balance is due. Reservations cannot be changed at check-in. A refund will not be given for any unused tickets included in the final head count.
• Guests not included in the final head count should purchase general admission tickets online or at the box office.
• The deposit is due at time of booking for reservations made less than six weeks in advance.
• After your visit, a final receipt will be emailed to the field trip coordinator. 

Cancellations and Refunds

• Deposits are fully refundable when the reservation is canceled more than 2 weeks before visit date.
• Deposits are non-refundable when the reservation is canceled less than 2 weeks from the visit date or virtual program.
• No refunds will be granted if you miss any or all of your scheduled field trip or virtual program.
• If a refund is due after the final payment and head counts are given, a refund will be issued after your visit. Checks will be returned to the school by mail within four to six weeks. Payments made by credit card will be refunded directly to the card used for the initial payment and will post within three to five business days.

Field Trip Policies

For a safe and enjoyable field trip experience, please adhere to the following policies during your visit. Fernbank Museum reserves the right to refuse or revoke the admission of anyone whose conduct violates these guidelines without refund.

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Lunch Information

Bean Sprouts Café

Lunch is available to pre-purchase from the Bean Sprouts Café. 
Your group is welcome to spread out and enjoy lunch al fresco on the front lawn, Terrace, Dinosaur Plaza, or in the Great Hall.

Tip: seating is limited, bring a blanket if you would prefer not to sit directly on the ground.

Please note the Café does not have group seating, and food and drink (other than water) are not permitted in WildWoods or Fernbank Forest.

Bringing Your Lunch

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the Museum, WildWoods, or Fernbank Forest. 

Groups who bring outside food or drinks are welcome to enjoy them on Dinosaur Plaza or have a picnic-style meal on the front entrance lawn. Please do not sit on the front steps. No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in WildWoods or Fernbank Forest. Groups are responsible for their own cleanup. Please dispose of all trash/recyclable materials in the containers provided.

Museum Store

Schedule time in your itinerary to visit the Museum Store. Students can discover fun and educational souvenirs like fossils, magnets, science books and kits. Students can enter in groups of 10 at a time with a chaperone. Credit/debit cards and mobile pay are the only forms of payment accepted. 

Make a reservation online or contact the Field Trip Team at 404.929.6320 or FieldTrips@FernbankMuseum.org.