General Information 
More than 40,000 students from all over our community participate in curriculum-enriched field trips at the museum each year. The museum’s educators, all certified teachers, facilitate guided learning experiences that support classroom learning in science, math, history, economics, social studies and health. Classroom teachers can select from a variety of programs geared to their grade level.
Reservations
Reservations are required for all Early Childhood, Early Elementary and Elementary Tours. One teacher per class will be admitted free of charge. To make reservations for a tour, please call 314.822.8900.
- Early Childhood Tours last approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Scheduled tours with museum teachers are available at 9:00 am and 9:45 am, Tuesday through Friday, September through May. Tours may also be scheduled on Mondays during the months of December, April and May.
- Early Elementary Tours last approximately one and one-half hours. Scheduled tours with museum teachers are available at 9:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am, Tuesday through Friday, September through May. Tours may also be scheduled on Mondays during the months of December, April and May.
- Elementary Tours last approximately two hours. Scheduled tours with museum
teachers are available at 9:30 am, 10:00 am and 10:30 am, Tuesday through Friday, September through May. Tours may also be scheduled on Mondays during the months of April and May.
Group Rates
The group rate of $5.00 per person is available for groups of 15 or more. Regular admission is $7.50 per person. Because adult interaction is an integral part of every tour, one adult is required for every five students in order to receive this group rate.
Groups that would like a self-guided tour of The Magic House may visit after 12:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday. Groups of 15 or more that include one adult for every five students will receive the group rate of $4.50.
G.L.E. Standards
The content of all education programs at The Magic House is consistent with the G.L.E. Standards, the statewide academic requirements identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The G.L.E. Standards satisfied by each Magic House program are noted below the program description.
Gift Shop
There’s even more in store at The Magic House. Our expanded gift shop is open during field trips, and educators will receive a 20 percent discount on gift shop purchases on the day of their tour.
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