Come explore, take a group educational tour!
Led by professional Museum educators, our explorations are available for Pre-K through 5th grade.
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Theme-based Museum Discovery
We offer an age appropriate group activity located within a Museum gallery. See themes and activities below. All activities are aligned to Florida’s Sunshine State Standards and The Miami-Dade County Public Schools Competency-Based Curriculum. Activities are available throughout the academic year on all days that public schools are in session. Tours are subject to availability.
Class size: Up to 25 children
Program Times: 10am - 1pm
Fee: $175
NOTE: To ensure a high-quality visit, groups larger than 25 students must divide into 2 groups. One adult chaperone for every 5 children is required and admitted free. Additional adults will be charged the group rate of $8 each. Tours are from 10am - 1pm. Maximum of 3 groups per theme, except Guided Explorations that have a maximum of 10 groups.
Click here or see the page for the Sunshine State Standards for our Educational Explorations.
Available Themes
Museum Discovery
This educational experience includes nearly all the Museum’s galleries and is available year round. Learn how we teach children about art, culture, community and communication.
Ocean in Motion
Grades Pre-K – 2nd
Explore how our actions affect life in the ocean and how we depend on the ocean for food and commercial trade. Also, learn about South Florida’s Everglades and fish native to our waters.
Your Life, Your Body
Grades Pre-K – 2nd
Become a doctor, learn to check vital signs and take your “patients” to the hospital. This interactive tour teaches you about the human body and the importance of healthy eating.
Math’s Melody
Grades Pre-K – 2nd
Using the book, Math Curse, we will look at everything in the museum as a math problem. Counting, adding and subtracting equals great fun. But be careful. Once you start, it’s hard to stop!
Art All Around
Grades Pre-K – 2nd
Everywhere you look, there is art. During this in-depth program, we will explore the life and works of artists like Miró and Warhol and see the museum through the eyes of an artist.
Ship Science
Grades 2 – 5th
Miami is a center for imports and exports. Investigate a “shipping container” in our Port of Miami Exhibit, explore international foods and test your understanding of buoyancy by creating your own ship!
Dollars & Sense
Grades 2 – 5th
Learn the basics of financial literacy. Can you pay your bills, buy groceries, and visit the doctor? Try writing checks and balancing your budget as you navigate through “life” in our Kidscape Village.
Cultural Connections
Grades 2 – 5th
Discover the world’s diversity from currency to spices by listening to music from around the world, examining cultural traditions and clothing and much more!
Collector's Paradise
Grades 2 – 5th
Using the format of the television show Antiques Roadshow, we will explore the value of our collection of objects. Creativity is at a premium and is rewarded at our "auction". Ever wonder where money comes from? As an added bonus, we look at the history of money in our bank.
Registration
Call 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext.100 or ext. 112
Visit MCM’s Administration office on the 2nd floor, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm.
We accept cash, checks made payable to the Miami Children’s Museum, and credit cards, specifically MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.
Tour Cancellation & Payment Policy
Cancellation and/or changes to the group tour reservation that occurs between two (2) weeks and 24 hours prior to the scheduled program, will be assessed a $50 penalty fee per group. No-shows and/or day-of cancellations will be changed the full group tour amount of $175 per group. Without prior notification of any changes, the original total will be expected upon arrival.
The full tour fee is due upon arrival at the Museum.
