Teacher’s Corner

Information and field trip resources for teachers and parents.

 

Admission Costs

The admission cost is $3.00 per person. Teachers, bus drivers, and school officials receive free admission to the presentation.

 

Visit Duration

A typical planetarium visit lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Many groups also enjoy visiting the Pearce Museum during their trip. Be sure to plan extra time to explore both!

 

Available School Group Programs

Explore the full list of educational programs and presentations on the Planetarium Shows page.

 

Scheduling a Visit

To schedule a planetarium field trip or ask a question, please contact:

Planetarium Office: (903) 875-7642.

Earliest field trip start time: 10:00 AM 

 

When leaving a message or sending an email, please include:

  1. Possible date(s) for your visit

  2. School Name and address

  3. Grade level or age of group

  4. Contact person's name, email, and phone number

  5. Estimated number of attendees

 

If your group would also like to visit the Pearce Museum, please coordinate both visits through the museum's Tour Coordinator at (903) 875-7642.

 

Field Trip Rules and Guidelines

To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, please review the following rules before your trip:

  • Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

  • No mobile device use in the planetarium.

  • No food, drinks, candy or gum in the planetarium.

  • For safety reasons, children under the age of 5 (and/or in strollers) are not permitted during a school field trips.

  • Chaperones should dress appropriately and actively supervise students throughout the visit.