School, Homeschool, and Youth Group Museum Visits
All field trip options are standards aligned, hands-on, engaging, and inquiry based. We work to encourage critical thinking both in our classroom and in the galleries. To book an experience, please use the link below.
You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been booked. You will be charged a $50 reservation fee. There is a 48-hour cancellation period.
If you are a CPS or a school that cannot use a credit card to pay, please email isac-education@uchicago.edu. A staff member will be more than happy to help you plan your visit.
If the cost of the program is a barrier in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to isac-education@uchicago.edu, and a team member will be happy to schedule your experience.
Artifact Analysis & Tour
Think like an archaeologist! Analyze ancient artifact firsthand and use the science of archaeology to discover who used them, how they were used, and why. Use observations and inferences with your team to learn how archaeologists study ancient cultures through objects in this one-hour class. Then, explore the galleries with us for a one-hour guided tour to learn about the history and archaeology of ancient North Africa and West Asia.
Recommended for: 5th–8th grade students (Middle School)
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the classroom and 1 hour in the galleries
Cost: $10 per student and $10 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
Ancient Innovators & Tour
Discover how ancient people solved problems! Work in teams to conduct hands-on scientific investigations of ancient technology in this one-hour program. Practice your data collection skills and examine ancient inventions to learn how STEM was used to solve problems in the ancient cultures of North Africa and West Asia. Then, explore the galleries for a one-hour guided tour to learn about the history and archaeology of these regions.
Recommended for: 9th–12th grade students (High School)
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the classroom and 1 hour in the galleries
Cost: $10 per student and $10 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
Time Travelers & Tour
Uncover how people lived in the past by engaging in crafts; interactive, discovery dress-up; and storytelling! The age-appropriate tour after will built on our introduction to the ancient world by introducing students to real artifacts in the Museum.
Recommended for: K–4th grade students (Primary School)
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the classroom and approximately 1 hour in the galleries
Cost: $10 per student and $10 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
Back to School in Mesopotamia: Learn Cuneiform & Tour
Investigate the oldest form of writing: cuneiform! This is a limited-time lesson paired with our special exhibit: Back to School in Mesopotamia. Understand the difference between spoken language and script as well as why people created writing in the first place! Then, try your hand at writing cuneiform yourself. Explore the galleries to learn even more about Mesopotamia and other forms of ancient writing.
Recommended for: 5th–12th grade students (Middle and High School)
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the classroom and approximately 1 hour in the galleries
Cost: $10 per student and $10 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
The Mummification Lesson & Tour
Learn all about the process of mummification! ISAC Educators will teach an inquiry-based, hands-on, and engaging lesson that shows students how mummification happens, where around the world archaeologists find the practice, and what made Egyptian mummification so different! Discover how important mummification was to the religion, economy, and daily lives of ancient people in this brand-new lesson! Explore the galleries to learn even more about ancient Egypt and other cultures of the past.
Recommended for: 5th–12th grade students (Middle and High School)
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the classroom and approximately 1 hour in the galleries
Cost: $10 per student and $10 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
Self-Guided School and Home School Visit
Explore the galleries at your own pace! Register to lead a group of 10 or more through the Museum. Prepare for your visit with our Educator Guides & Resources. You can also download the ISAC Mobile App, free for iOS devices and Android.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per student (free for teachers and chaperones). There is a 24-hour cancellation period. This pricing is for school or home school groups only, if you are a private group not affiliated with a school or with education, please register under the adult and family group tour portal.
Guided Visit
Take a one-hour tour of the ISAC Museum guided by a docent, that focuses on highlights of the collection, which showcase the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East.
Recommended for: 4th grade and up
Cost: $7 per student and $12 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones).
Length: one hour total and available Tuesday through Fridays at 10 am or 1 pm
10 to 60 participants; one chaperone is required for every group of 10 participants under the age of 18.
Guided Tour and Film
Discover the galleries with ISAC docents! Tour the Museum to learn about the history, art, and archaeology of ancient North Africa and West Asia. After, enjoy a one-hour documentary film in our lecture hall.
Recommended for: 4th grade and up
Length: 2 hours total, 1 hour in the galleries and 1 hour in the lecture hall
Cost: $7 per student and $12 per adult (free for teachers and chaperones)
Questions? Email isac-education@uchicago.edu
If the cost of the program is a barrier in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to isac-education@uchicago.edu, and a team member will be happy to schedule your experience.
