We offer 2-hour group trips on Mondays, when we are closed for general admission.
The cost for a 2-hour private group visit is $400 for up to 35 kids, each additional kiddo is $12 up to a total of 50 kids per visit.
Adult chaperones are free. We do ask that you bring enough adults to provide adequate supervision while in the space, we recommend 1 adult for every 5 children attending.
We will have a team member onsite to welcome you and ensure no one is entering the museum, however SPARK staff do not provide supervision for your group.
Trips are generally scheduled at 9:00am or 1:00pm but can be adjusted based on the needs of your group.
Field Trips must be booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
The $400 base rate is due at the time of booking along with the expected number of children attending. The per person additional fee (if over the 35 students) is due the day of your visit.
Your reservation is not complete until the reservation agreement has been returned and payment has been received. Trips for groups smaller than 20 may be available on other days of the week – contact Jeraka at jtweite@sparkrochestermn.org to inquire.
FAQs + need to know
Your visit will consist of free exploration of our exhibits and program rooms.
We will have a staff member onsite, but SPARK does not provide supervision. Please bring enough adults with your group to ensure that children are playing safely and engaging with our exhibits and props appropriately.
Parking is available right at the Apache Mall.
You are welcome to bring a snack if you would like. We can set up a room for a snack time if you would like. We do not allow food to be eaten in the exhibit areas.
cancellation policy
If you need to reschedule your field trip, we will work with you to reschedule based on SPARK’s availability. Date changes 2 weeks or more before the original reserved date will be adjusted at no additional cost for a single date change. Date changes within 2 weeks of the reserved date will be charged a $50 fee.
If you cannot reschedule your visit and must cancel, $200 of your deposit will be refunded IF you cancel your visit a minimum of 14 days before your scheduled field trip. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your trip will not receive a refund.
