Schools The KU Natural History Museum offers several education programs with subjects ranging from fossils and geology to DNA and particles in the subatomic world. Bookings can be scheduled for fall and spring during the school year, and must be made at least three weeks in advance by calling 785.864.4173.
If your group plans to visit the exhibits, but doesn’t want a program, contact Visitor Services at 785.864.4450 to schedule your visit.
School workshops are hands-on experiences that take place in the museum’s education classroom. Gallery activities use select exhibits to explore a particular topic.
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A limited number of scholarships are available for school groups participating in the museum's school programs. Typically, full scholarships are awarded to schools if 50 percent or more of their students are eligible for a free or reduced lunch program.
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We’re proud of the programs we offer at the KU Natural History Museum. But don’t take our word for it! Check out reviews of our programs by teachers.
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Programs offered through the public education department are developed and taught by museum education professionals with science backgrounds and many years experience teaching in informal learning environments.
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1345 Jayhawk Blvd. Tues - Sat: 9 am — 5 pm 785.864.4450 Parking is available at the Mississippi Street Parking Garage, one block north of the museum and adjacent to the Kansas Union. Access via 13th Street and Oread Ave. 785.864.4540KU Natural History Museum
Lawrence, KS 66045
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