Group Visits

How To Schedule a Group Experience

Reservation

1. Review the educational offerings in the Group Programs Guidebook and select the program(s), date(s), and time(s) for your MOSI experience.

Click on link below to download guidebook:
Download 2010 School Programs Guide

 2. Call the Reservations Office at least two weeks or more prior to your program date, and have the following information ready:

• school or organization name
• complete address and telephone number
• contact person/group leader
• number of children and adults
• grade/age level
• arrival and departure time
• film and program preferences

Payment

• A $50 deposit must be received at least two weeks prior to your group visit. The deposit can be made in the form
   of cash, check, credit card or purchase order payable to MOSI Foundation, Inc.
• Groups must have a minimum of 15 people to receive group admission rates.
• The balance is due upon arrival at MOSI. To receive group rates, one payment is required for the entire group,
   both students and adults.
• MOSI Membership and special passes do not apply to student or chaperone group rates.
• Consult the program page for specific registration and alternate payment requirements.

Cancellation

• A refund of the deposit, minus a $15 processing fee, will be issued to those groups canceling up to one week
   prior to the visit.
• No-shows and cancellations made one week or less prior to the field trip will forfeit the deposit. 

Confirmation

• A confirmation packet that includes an invoice, confirmation letter, map and information about parking and
    group food service will be mailed within two weeks after receipt of your reservation.
• Mail your deposit with the invoice payment stub to "Education Reservations." Receipt of deposit ensures that
   space is reserved for your group in the requested program(s) and time(s).

Chaperone Requirements and Responsibilities
 

•MOSI requires the following chaperone ratios:

• Preschool - 1 adult per 5 students
• Elementary/Middle - 1 adult per 10 students
• High school - 1 adult per 15 students
• Special Needs Groups - adult to student ratio as needed by group

• All required chaperones receive free admission to MOSI and all programs except IMAX Dome Theater films.
• Adults accompanying the group beyond the required number of chaperones pay adult rates.
• Chaperones and adults are responsible for the behavior of the group and are required to supervise and stay with students
   at all times during the visit to MOSI.

Call (813) 987-6000 or 1-800-995-MOSI (6674) to make a reservation!

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