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Balloon Museum Summer Field Trips

Explore the history, science, sport, and art of lighter-than-air flight!

Field Trip Information

School field trip reservations will be available in August.

    Summer Self-Guided Field Trips

    Explore the museum at your own pace and time.  We are happy to provide interactive learning materials to help you get the most out of your visit.

    • Reservations are required for groups with 10 or more students.
    • We recommend visits of 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours 

    Use the button below to fill out a reservation request form.

    Self-Guided Field Trip Reservation Form

    Planning Your Field Trip

    Some guidelines to help make the most of your visit. 

    Numbers

    Maximum: 60 students (minimum adult:student ratio of: 1:7 elementary / 1:10 middle & high school).

    Admission Fee

    • No admission fee for field trip groups with a confirmed reservation.
    • All groups must follow the required adult:student ratios (7:1 elementary, 10:1 middle and high school) and chaperone guidelines.
    • Students must be actively chaperoned at all times.

    Lunch Space

    • The museum offers a large patio and outdoor grounds for lunch.
    • Indoor space may be arranged if there is inclement weather.
    • Please plan to supply your own lunches. There is no cafeteria or snack bar to purchase food on site.

    Field Trip Questions

    Contact Diane Short, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator, at 505-768-6032 or [email protected].

    Museum Guidelines

    Balloon Museum Field Trip Guidelines

    Chaperone Guidelines

    Balloon Museum Field Trip Chaperone Guidelines