Plan Your Field Trip
Looking for a learning experience that is hands-on and inspires curiosity? Time for a field trip with the Building for Kids! You can tailor your field trip to best fit you and your students by choosing one of our 4 field trip options. Discover how a trip to the BFK can enhance your curriculum.
Want to learn more about a field trip to the BFK? Check out our 2022/2023 Education Guide!
Museum Explorer Field Trip – $5 per child (minimum of 15 students)
Includes access to all exhibits and museum activities. Field trips are for groups of 15 or more from public and private schools, childcare agencies, licensed daycares, or children affiliated with established civic or home-school organizations. Memberships and discounts are not applicable to field trip admission.
Museum Explorer + Discovery Class Field Trip – $8 per student (minimum of 15 students)
Includes all exhibits and museum activities as well as a specialized Discovery Class. Discovery Classes are 30 – 45 minute hands-on learning activities that support state and national education standards. Check out our list of classes to find one that fits with your curriculum!
Check out our Discovery Class line-up!
BFK At School Discovery Class – $4 per child; $100 reservation fee
Includes activity kits or supplies for each student and a BFK educator will come to your classroom to lead a Discovery Class. BFK at School Discovery Classes are available during school hours for schools within a 45 mile radius of the BFK.
Check out our Discovery Class line-up!
Virtual Discovery Class – $4 per student; $60 reservation fee
Includes activity kits for each student with instructions and materials as well as access to instructional videos.
Check out our Discovery Class line-up!
Ready to book? You can get started online with our reservation form!
Additional Information:
- Grant funds are available for all field trips. Please contact us at 920-734-3226 for more information.
- A Quiet Space is located on the 2nd floor on the way to the Mielke Family Theater. Sensory resources, such as calm down kits, decision boards, timers, and active seating options, are located throughout the museum.
- Lunch breaks (25 minutes) are available upon request and free with a field trip reservation. Space is limited and requests will be considered on a first come first served basis. Maximum of 150 people per time slot.
Thank you to our field trip grant sponsors!


Have questions? Check out our FAQ or send us an email!