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Policies for Guided School Tours
Guided School Tours begin at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m., Tuesday - Friday. Our interactive tours are designed for specific grade levels and follow various Georgia state standards curriculum.
Guided tours are reserved for groups of 20 or more. Any group over 40 must schedule a guided tour. Guided Tours are available beginning in September through the end of the school year. Due to higher demand for tours in April and May, we encourage scheduling for those months as soon as possible.
Cost is $3.50 per student, ages 4-18. Free admission extended to lead teacher, bus driver and one chaperone per 10 students.
Policies for Self-Guided Tours
Teachers may choose to guide their own classes in specific exhibitions. Self-Guided Tours are scheduled Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. All self-guided groups are encouraged to register at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability.
Cost is $3.50 per student. One chaperone per 10 children is required and are admitted free. Each additional chaperone is $3.50 each. The maximum number of students for a self-guided tour is 40.
Teachers interested in a self-guided tour may request a free planning pass when registering for a tour. This offer applies only to teachers scheduling self-guided tours. Email Kristin Veline, Curator of Education to receive a pass.
Class Information for Teachers
Curriculum Guides for Grades 5 - 12 will be available in November to be used in conjunction with our temporary exhibit, Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams to Remember.
Teachers (including home school) interested in a self-guided tour may request a free planning pass when registering for a tour. This pass enables the teacher a chance to become familiar with the museum before the class visits. This offer applies only to teachers scheduling self-guided tours.
Scheduling Your Field Trip
Choose either a Guided or Self-Guided tour by booking online or by calling Kristin Veline, Curator of Education at 478-751-3040 at least two weeks in advance to schedule your visit.
For online users, there is a downloadable school group form below. If you plan to call in your school group request, please have the following information available:
School name and address
Contact person and phone number/email
Two dates and times you could come
Number of students
Grade level
Special needs (please be specific)
Don’t Forget…
School groups larger than 40 must book a Guided Tour.
All school groups must pre-register, either by phone or email. Confirmation forms will be emailed to you. Please be sure you have received an email confirmation before your scheduled tour date.
Arrival time for a Guided Tour is specified on confirmation. Please make all attempts to arrive on time.
Make sure to notify the Georgia Music Hall of Fame of any changes in numbers or tour arrangements as far in advance as possible. Call 478-751-3040 or email Kristin Veline with any changes.
Both Guided and Self - Guided Tours require one chaperone (admitted free) per 10 students. Admission for additional chaperones is $3.50.
In home school groups of 10 or more students, the lead teacher is admitted free as well as one chaperone per 10 children. Admission for additional chaperones is $3.50.
Guided tours are limited and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment
Payment is due upon your arrival. If you bring a prepared check that is different from the total amount due upon arrival, you will be expected to pay the balance due, if any. Refunds of more than $20.00 will be mailed. We request that you bring one check or cash for the whole group. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express.
Safety and Security
For the safety of our visitors and your students, please ensure that your students do not run inside the building. Students should leave backpacks on their bus as no backpacks or large bags are permitted in the museum. Photography is permitted. The museum is fully ADA compliant and accessible.
Contact Information
For information on School Tours, call or email Kristin Veline at 478-751-3040.
A form for online bookings is available here.
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Winter 2008
School Tour Policy