Field Trips and Groups: Eligibility and Policy

Please Note

Our policies and procedures have changed. Please read all information thoroughly before submitting a school group reservation.

Policies

• School group rate is priced per person, including teachers and chaperones.
• One chaperone is required for every 10 students, regardless of age.
• Payment in full must be received three days in advance of your visit to guarantee the school group rate.
• Reservation is required. School groups must make a reservation at least one month prior to the date of visit.
• If a school group does not have an advance reservation or make payment three days in advance of their visit, they will no longer qualify for the school group rate.
• Without an advance reservation, the school group rate is not available on the day of your visit. General Admission tickets may be purchased on grounds at full price.
• To qualify for the group rate, all members must enter together. Group entry cannot be staggered.

Eligibility

• The minimum group size is 20 individuals.
• A school group is defined as a public or private school, preschool through 12th grade.
• School groups receive a special discounted rate during the traditional school year, based on the district’s first and last day of school.

Ineligible Groups

• Day cares, nursery schools, summer camps, or youth groups/organizations.
• Membership benefits cannot be applied to school group admission.

School Group Admission Rate

• Tri-County (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties): $9 per person
• Non-Tri-County: $11 per person

Parking

• $12 per bus or motor coach
• $8 per car or van

Method of Payment

Pre-payment is required. We accept the following methods of payment:

• Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover)
• Corporate or school check
• Cash

We do not accept purchase orders, personal checks, or coins.