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Call the School Programs Hotline at 312.397.3838 and provide us with the following information:
- Name of contact person and/or teacher accompanying group to the MCA
- School or group name and address
- Daytime phone number and a valid email address
- Grade level and number of students you plan to bring
- Any special considerations for your group, such as limited English comprehension, learning disabilities, or limited mobility
- Exhibition you wish to see
- Possible dates and times for the tour
The Coordinator of School Programs will speak with you directly to confirm your tour. You will receive an email confirmation letter 2 weeks prior to your visit.
Reservation times
Registration begins May 24, 2010, for School Tours this Summer, August 18-27. Registration begins September 1 for October to December programs. Registration begins December 1 for January to May programs. We recommend that you call early to guarantee a reservation. Please note that January is reserved exclusively for high school students.
Tour times
Tours are available Tuesday through Friday at 10 and 11 am, October to May. Creation Labs are available Tuesday through Friday at 10 am. Off the Beaten Path tours (5th grade and up) take place every Friday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Group size
Typically, the maximum number of students for a guided tour is 30 but during certain months we may be able to accommodate up to 60 students. The maximum number of students per Creation Lab is 30 students.
Chaperones
You must provide 1 responsible chaperone for every 10 students. Designated chaperones must be at least 21 years old and remain with the students at all times. The MCA reserves the right to refuse admission to any group that does not meet the minimum chaperone requirement.
Self-guided tours
High school students may self-guide in the galleries by prior arrangement only. Self-guided tours are only available for group of 30 students or less. To make self-guided arrangements, please contact the Coordinator of School Programs.
Fees
Our programs are FREE for all groups of 10 or more from Illinois schools.
Transportation
Transportation for Chicago Public Schools is free, pending availability. A maximum of ten buses per school each academic year is permitted. The earliest possible pick-up time from your school is 9:15 am and the latest pick-up time from the museum is 1:00 pm. The bus will not make stops between the MCA and your school.
CPS schools: If you have scheduled a bus with the MCA and need to cancel or reschedule, you must call the MCA at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to give adequate notice will result in your school being charged a bus fee of up to $140.
Cancellations
Please call the Coordinator of School Programs at 312.397.3842 a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Be aware that guided tours and Creation Labs fill up quickly and we may not be able to reschedule your group.
Special needs and students with disabilities
The MCA is fully wheelchair accessible and provides wheelchairs for visitors who need them. If members of your group have behavioral or developmental disabilities, please specify the academic level of your students so we can provide the best possible experience for your group. Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available, pending availability. Please call for further information.
Additional information
To ensure an optimum experience, there is a limit of 1 tour per group per day. Groups may not span more than three grade levels. Any additional information you can give us about your group is welcomed. Our guides adjust tours based on information we receive from you. Answering the following questions may be helpful: Have your students been to the MCA before? How might we connect the exhibition to what your students are currently studying in the classroom?
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