Egg, nest and cat exhibits

Class Visits

Book a class visit today! Whether you want a general tour of the Museum’s collection facility or a specialized activity to correspond with your curriculum, we are happy to work with you to create a memorable and rewarding experience.

Staff are also able to provide virtual tours and off-site presentations to your group.

  1. Request a class visit.
  2. Please submit requests at least one week before anticipated visit.
  3. A request is not the same as a booking as there may be a prior event or booking. You will be contacted by museum staff to confirm your group’s visit and answer any additional questions.
  1. While 1 -15 people is optimal size for a tour, larger groups can be accommodated with additional tour guides and more time.
  2. There is no minimum age for class visits. However, the current facilities and offerings will be most suitable for 4th grade and up.
  3. Tours and presentations are available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  4. Parking is free and readily available at the Museum. The #21 U of A bus route stops in front of the building. The stop name is “Biomass.” Contact us to learn about bus parking options.  
  5. There are no costs associated with tours or class experiences.
  6. Food, drinks, bags, and coats are not permitted on tours. There will be a designated place to put these items.
  7. Photos without flash are permitted unless otherwise specified during the tour.

University faculty may request loans of collection materials for their classes. Contact us to discuss further.

K-12 instructors can request to have Museum staff visit the classroom with collection materials. The Museum is also developing learning kits that can be loaned to classes. There is currently one kit available. Please contact staff to learn more.

Professor teaching group of students about Mesoamerican art using objects from the Museum's collection.
Student practicing drawing by sketching an articulated skeleton from the zoology collection.
Design students viewing boxes with different designs.
Students with curator studying a black and white quilt design.
Visitors listening to curator give tour in the Museum Collections Facility.
Pair working together to place bronze vessel for an exhibit.
Young students looking amazed at zoology specimens during a tour.
Professor teaching group of students around a table with Mesoamerican art objects from the Museum's collection.
Students wearing gloves while studying objects from the collection inside the Museum's Collection Facilities.
Three students holding and discussing an object inside the Museum's Collection Facilities.
University class working with wet specimens.
Student taking notes on seahorse specimen.
Class sitting around a long table to view figurines from around the world.
Curator showing tour group around in front of boxed archeology section in the Museum's Collection Facilities.
Person on tour taking a photo of taxidermy bird mount in zoology section.
Teacher leading an activity for group of young students around a table.
Professor holding blue and white vase while standing with two students.
Group of students practicing drawing using articulated skeletons from the zoology collection.