Schools

Online Request Form

FAQS

For additional info about school visits contact groups@novaexhibition.com

  • Field trip reservations apply to groups of 10 or more students who attend an onsite, accredited academic institution at least three days a week, exceptions may apply. Contact us at  schools@novaexhibition.com

  • Yes please download the educator toolkit here.

  • The Nova Exhibition tour is designed for ages 12+ or high school age. If the school’s administrators and/or educators would like to broaden or narrow the scope, they are welcomed to do so at their own discretion.

  • We require a minimum of 10 students for a field trip. Exceptions may apply, so contact schools@novaexhibition.com for more information.

  • Expect to spend approximately 1.5-2 hours or longer on a tour of the Nova Exhibition. There is no time allotted for lunch or other breaks during your tour.

  • Please see exhibit hours below. Groups can enter every 20 minutes.

    SATURDAY-THURSDAY:
    10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
    (Last entry at 6:40PM)

    FRIDAYS:
    10:00 an to - 5:00 pm
    (Last entry at 3:40PM)

    Closed on Mondays

  • Yes, we do reserve a limited number of spaces for school groups who can only visit on the weekends.

  • Yes! Making a reservation in advance ensures a spot on the day of your visit. We ask that all schools fill out and submit the online form.

  • We recommend 1 chaperone per 10 students.

  • No outside food or beverages are permitted within the Nova Exhibition, so we recommend eating packed lunches.

  • We unfortunately do not have any storage facilities for school lunches! Lunches should be left on the bus, in the car, or securely zipped in backpacks. 

  • There is extensive security in and around the exhibition at all times. All visitors pass through a metal detector before beginning the tours. We request that the following items be left on the bus or in personal cars: backpacks, all electronic devices (MP3 players, CD players), cameras, pens and markers, all food, candy, beverages, chewing gum, sharp objects and mace.

  • Research shows students learn better and retain more long-term interest when allowed to self-select their exhibition experiences. Your school will be assigned a Nova Exhibition guide to be on hand, as students follow a self-guided experience. They will also be happy to answer all your questions!

  • For schools, group rates are available for students, teachers (including school administrative staff, teaching assistants, and one-to-one aides) and chaperones*. We require a minimum of one adult for every ten students.

    Please get in touch if you would like to talk to us about your school trip being sponsored and we will see if we can help.

  • Bus parking is available nearby

  • To cancel a visit, please contact schools@novaexhibition.com