A non-refundable $5 registration fee is required to submit and secure your field trip reservation. This fee is separate from admission and does not apply toward your group’s admission balance.
After booking, you will receive a separate email with complete details and payment instructions for your group.
Important Payment Information
- All admission fees must be paid through the Education Department at least 10 days before your visit.
- Group-rate payments are not accepted at the Museum ticket window.
- Purchase orders may be used for eligible admission charges but cannot be used for the $5 registration fee.
Your reservation may display a timeframe of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This does not represent your required arrival or departure time. Museum operating hours vary seasonally, so please review our Museum Hours before your visit. Once admitted, your group may remain in the Museum until closing.
Booking Steps
- Under Search Criteria, select PreK–12 Field Trips.
- Select your preferred visit date from the calendar.
- Under Availability, verify that the Remaining has a balance that will support your group size.
- If your group is larger than the remaining capacity shown, please select another available date. (Daily capacity limits apply)
- Select your arrival window:
- AM Slot: Arrive before 12:00 p.m.
- PM Slot: Arrive at or after 12:00 p.m.
- Click RESERVE next to your preferred arrival window.
- On the next screen, log in, create an account, or continue as a guest.
- Click Checkout and enter your school or organization information.
- Pay the $5 non-refundable registration fee. Purchase Orders are not accepted for this initial fee.
- Click the red MAKE PAYMENT button to complete your reservation.
Need Assistance?
Contact our Reservations Coordinator at 520-883-3025. We’re happy to help you plan your visit and look forward to welcoming your group to the Desert Museum!
