Field Trips

Are you an educator in grades K-8 at a Title 1 school?  Register now to participate in a free, online, professional development program where you will explore ways to use our exhibits and galleries as extensions of your classroom and discover the keys to a successful field trip. 

Enrollment in and successful completion of a Focused Field Trip Orientation qualifies educators, their students, and chaperones to receive general admission to Arizona Science Center at no cost. Additionally, educators receive a certificate for two hours of professional development.

Title 1 Schools (K–8) are eligible for a Free School Field Trip Admission (additional fees will apply for add-on experiences including Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Dorrance Planetarium, and CREATE Makerspace).

Teachers must attend a free Focused Field Trip Teacher Orientation every two years. During the orientation, teachers will receive materials to prepare your group for a STEM-centered field trip.

• Public school
• At least 40% of enrolled students receive free or reduced lunch
• Title 1 eligibility through the Arizona Department of Education
  • Select A-Z Resources, Title 1 Eligibility 

Join us for a free, online, professional development program where you will explore ways to use our exhibits and galleries as extensions of your classroom and discover the keys to a successful field trip.

Qualifications: 

• Teacher in grades K-8
• Teacher currently works at a Title 1, public school
• All grade level teachers within a departmentalized team must attend an orientation in order for grade-level students to be eligible for free general admission
• 80% or higher completion rate of orientation components 

The Focused Field Trip Orientation qualifies teachers in K-8 public schools with at least 40% of students enrolled in free and reduced lunch to receive field trip admission at no cost. All teachers working with students on the Title 1 field trip are required to attend this workshop, and this qualification must be renewed every other year.

Ready to begin your orientation and opportunity to receive free, general admission? Register here.

Questions? Please contact cll@azscience.org.

All participants of the Focused Field Trip Orientation receive a certificate for professional development.

Get up-close and personal with insects and arachnids! Learn about the importance of each insect in their ecosystem and discover how we care for our animal ambassadors.

Learn about the chemical reaction responsible for combustion through a variety of experiments. This demonstration is sure to heat things up.

Take a cool break from the Arizona heat while learning through various experiments the amazing things that happen to solids, liquids, and gasses when they are introduced to temperatures approaching -320°F.

Learning about the human body systems? Check out Stomach This and learn all about order, function and state of food in different organs of the digestive system!

AVAILABILITY: Please contact Group Sales at 602.716.2028 to schedule this dissection for your class during your visit.

Learn the purpose and techniques behind dissections, as well as proper dissection etiquette and procedures. Watch as a sheep heart is dissected and discover how scientists unlock the secrets of human anatomy!

Reservations are processed on a first come, first served basis.  Confirmation to be provided within 72 business hours.  Groups will receive a confirmation once approved. 

Adults must be present and with the students at all times.  The child to adult ratio is 1:5. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for their group’s behavior. We reserve the right to remove any individual or group refusing to comply with reasonable standards of behavior. 

It is recommended that your group secure transportation before making a reservation with the Science Center.  

Buses and over-sized vans will unload groups in Heritage Park & Science.  Parking passes will be given for the Civic East Garage for parking.  Parking passes are an additional $6 per vehicle, please make sure to notify the Group Sales Department about your parking needs.  Groups coming in cars will be able to park in the Heritage Garage, if it is not full.  Ticket stubs will be validated at the Information Desk for discounted rates.  

Arizona Science Center has limited areas for lunches and eating, our lunchroom is available at 30 minute intervals, between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Does not include food and the spaces are not available for reservation during the weekends.  

Maximum Occupancy: 152 

Bean Sprouts

Open daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Call Bean Sprouts if you are interested in having lunches prepared for your group!  Contact Bean Sprouts at 602.253.9050 to order and pay for your lunches prior to your visit.  

Bean Sprouts provides hip and healthy food options and creative approach to fun, tasty and guilt-free meals. The menu includes beverages from organic coffees, teas and smoothies to gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and fun imaginative kids snacks. 

View Bean Sprouts menu, click here. 

Payment arrangements are due prior to the day of your visit.  Arizona Science Center accepts cash, check, credit card, or Purchase Order.  Purchase Orders must be paid in full within 30 days of your visit.  

Mailing address for payments:

Arizona Science Center
c/o Group Sales Dept.
600 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Running late?  Please call 602.716.2028 to notify us of your situation as soon as possible.  

Dorrance Planetarium Presentation

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Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater

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Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater

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Level 1 Galleries

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Level 1 Galleries

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Level 2 Gallery

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Level 3 Gallery

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Level 4 Gallery

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