Home School Discount
The Arizona Museum of Natural History makes an excellent field trip location for Home Schoolers. Our galleries are tied to current Arizona State Academic Standards and are a perfect way to reinforce learning.
Visitors will discover a wealth of attractions, including life-sized dinosaur replicas, prehistoric mammals, a geology section featuring stunning minerals and cave formations, and artifacts from ancient civilizations. Students can witness working paleontologists in action, interact with knowledgeable volunteers and staff, and explore a spectacular three-story waterfall that simulates a flash flood—an adventure designed to captivate and educate.
Availability and Pricing
Field trips are available Tuesday – Friday year-round.
Self-Guided Field Trips - $6 per person
Who qualifies for the discount?
Children 6 years old to 16 years old qualify for the discount. Adults serving as educators or chaperones also receive the discount. Children younger than six or older than 16 are welcome at regular priced admission.
Please note. That these rates do not apply to daycare, day camps, or other similar programs.
How do I request the discount?
Arizona law requires a notarized affidavit of intent to homeschool to be filed with the county school superintendent. To receive the discount, please bring a copy of this affidavit and present it to the Guest Experience staff.
If you are an ESA family, we encourage you to visit the museum at our General Admission rate and submit your receipt for reimbursement in the prescribed way. An itemized receipt is available upon request. Our receipts do not contain the child's name. AZMNH makes no guarantee that the ESA program will accept the receipt for reimbursement.
What if there are a lot of us?
For groups of ten or more people, please work through our Group Bookings coordinator the same way other large school groups would. You receive the same discounted pricing while enjoying a streamlined entry process to the museum, ensuring a quick and efficient experience.
For any questions, feel free to call our Group Bookings line at 480-644-3553 or email AZMNHGroups@MesaAZ.gov.
Other educational resources for home-schooling
You can download free resources from our Learning ReimaginED program. Courses are dinosaur-centered and include a tour of Dinosaur Hall by Dr. Robert McCord, our chief curator, a course all about dinosaur teeth and diets, fossil detectives, and the science of sauropods. Fill out a quick online form to be given immediate access to the course of your choice.