3 Ways to Explore Exhibitions:
Click on the headings below to explore a list for each or go to the CHART (coming soon) to find by topic and grade level.
- no staff facilitation
Since there is no staff-facilitation, a self-guided experience is dependent on each teacher's planning and preparation for her or his class visit.
- partly staff-facilitated
Students rotate through 15-minute staff-led activities and spend the rest of the time in the exhibition hall doing either open exploration or whatever you, the teacher, has planned for them. Discovery Station activities are designed to provide students with a hands-on, interactive learning experience related to the exhibit
- completely staff-facilitated
RMSC staff spark hands-on, active exploration using artifacts and objects that are available on these guided tours only. They will work with you to highlight specific content to meet your curriculum goals.
Which type is right for you and your students?
| Type: |
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Characterized by...
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Most free-choice |
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Most staff-structured |
No Staff
Facilitation
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Part Staff Facilitation with activities |
Full Staff Facilitation with activities |
| Hands-on exhibitions |
+ Extra Hands-On Objects |
+ Extra Hands-On Objects |
| Available for: |
All exhibitions |
Select exhibitions |
Select exhibitions |
| Duration: |
Reserved in 30 min. increments. |
15 min. during a one hr. self-guided visit |
25, 50, or 80 min. depending on tour and in some cases grade level |
| Cost: |
free with $5 admission |
free with $5 admission |
$5 admission + $1 per student |
| Reservations |
Required |
Required* |
Required |
For the cost of one admission, you may attend as many exhibitions on a self-guided bases as you can fit into your schedule. The same applies to Guided Exhibit Explorations (tours), just add $1 per student. Note: 1 adult free with every 5 students. Additional adults pay the student rate.
Reservations are required for all exhibitions and are subject to availability, so call early.
* Note: Discovery Stations must be requested at time of booking. Ask if a Discovery Station is available for the exhibition you plan to visit.
For reservations call 585.697.1942
Preview the exhibit before your visit for FREE. Just bring your teacher ID. (Note: an upcharge may apply for certain exhibitions.)
Use our Supporting Curriculum Materials to assist you with activities and resources for before, during, and after your visit.
For more information relating to curriculum or customization options, call Deborah Massey at 585.271.4552 x521