"Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning."
-Diane Ackerman

PROGRAM GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS
Click here to download a PDF version of Omaha Children's Museum Program Guide for Educators. This guide provides a comprehensive listing of the museum's field trips, outreach programs, homeschool series, overnights and workshops. If you have trouble downloading the file and would like a hard copy mailed to you, email groups@ocm.org or call (402) 342-6164 x. 424.

Find further information on the following by clicking on the links below.

Field Trips
Outreach
Homeschool Series
Overnights & Workshops

General Information for Group Visits to the Museum

Location
Omaha Children’s Museum is located in downtown Omaha
on the corner of 20th Street and Saint Mary’s Avenue.

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: Late until 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Monday & Major Holidays: Closed*
*Open some Mondays during school holidays

Contact & Scheduling
To schedule your visit, call the group sales coordinator at
(402) 930-2357 or by e-mail at groups@ocm.org. Scheduling
must take place at least two weeks prior to your visit.

Chaperones
Omaha Children’s Museum requires adult chaperones
with all student field trips. For school-aged children, one
chaperone can attend free with every six students. For
preschool-aged children, one chaperone can attend free
for every four students. Any additional chaperones are
charged group admission prices.

Eating Accommodations
The museum does not have food services. An activity
room can be rented for $25.00 per group and used to eat
inside the museum. This must be arranged when booking
a field trip. Food or drinks are not allowed in the exhibit
areas of the museum. There is a covered picnic area with
tables outside the museum.

Mileage Charges
Programs reserved at schools located either outside of
Omaha city limits or further than 25 miles from Omaha
Children’s Museum will include a $0.50 per mile surcharge.

Bus Parking
Please park in the bus stalls provided in the upper level
(west) parking lot or as directed by your museum contact.
Please reference the bus map below or as sent to you by
the group sales coordinator.

Confirmation
A confirmation letter will be sent within ten days of your
call. Please check the confirmation letter for accuracy.
You will need to bring your confirmation letter with you
on your visit.

Fees & Payment
Fees for programs are listed throughout this guide and
are effective September 2007-August 2008. Payment
is required on the day of the field trip unless other
arrangements have been made. Please make all checks
payable to Omaha Children’s Museum.

Cancellation Policy
Contact the museum at least two weeks in advance to cancel
your trip. Cancelled trips without two weeks notice will be
charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. Groups who do not pay
their cancellation fee may not book again until this fee is paid.

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