Outreach - Academy on the Go
Transform your auditorium or classroom into a natural science experience that your students will not soon forget! Academy on the Go brings the excitement of a museum visit —complete with specimens, live animals, audience participation and expert naturalists— to you!
A variety of lesson and informal program topics are available. These programs can be reserved for large or small groups and most can be tailored to the appropriate age group.
In addition, Academy on the Go can be customized to suit the particular needs of your audience. Options include subjects not listed among the program topics, different program lengths and accommodation for people with special needs. Call 215.299.1060 to explore the possibilities.
See How to Register to see how you can have the Academy come to you.
Large Group
- Programs in an auditorium or other large space
- Age level: Grade 1–Adult
- Length of program: 50 minutes
- Maximum number of participants: 200
- Fee: $325/presentation plus travel fee
($200 for each additional presentation)
Small Group
- Programs in a smaller, more intimate environment
- Age level: Grade 1–Adult
- Length of program: 50 minutes
- Maximum number of participants: 35
- Fee: $250/presentation plus travel fee
($100 for each additional presentation)
Little Explorers
- Specially designed programs include live animals, touchable museum artifacts and lots of audience participation for the little ones!
- Age level: 3 year olds to Grade K.
- Two programs (same topic) at
- 25 minutes each for Pre-K
- 35 minutes each for K
- Maximum number of participants: 35/program
- Fee: $275 for two presentations plus travel fee
($75 for each additional presentation)
Travel Information
- Depending on driving distance from museum, programs may begin as early as 9 am and end as late as 9 pm (not including set up and break down).
- Distance determines travel fee. Travel is limited to 80 miles one way.
- There is a holdover fee of $50 for presentations scheduled more than one hour apart (maximum of two hours between programs).
