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Book a PreK-12 field trip and explore the Education Department’s upcoming events!

Bookings open September 9, 2024!

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2024- 2025 Field Trip Season is OPEN!

Tuesday September 24, 2024 - May 27, 2025
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PREK-12 STUDENT FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM

PreK-12 field trips are available from September 24th, 2024, through May 29th, 2025, Tuesday through Thursday at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. PreK-12 field trips include a self-guided experience inside the building, an informative onboarding session, and an enriching departure process curated by IAAM Museum Educators. Groups should expect to spend 90 minutes at the Museum (15–30 minutes onboarding, 60 minutes self-guiding, and 10 minutes departing). Groups should arrive on time. Early is best!

Please note that submitting a PreK-12 Student Field Trip Request Form does not guarantee student field trip availability. Once the form is submitted, an Education Department representative will contact you via email to coordinate your visit. Thank you for supporting the International African American Museum, and we look forward to welcoming your students soon!

If you are a Charleston County School District teacher for 4th, 8th, or 11th grade, please do not complete this form. Click here for assistance with coordinating your student field trip.

Group Type/Size

Please specify what grade level(s) you are interested in bringing to the Museum and the number of students, teachers, and non-teacher chaperones attending. No more than 40 students are permitted per field trip. Entry times are 9:30AM, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, and 11:00AM, Tuesday-Thursday. Schools may request more than one entry time on the same day. Please note that the school must assign one adult per every ten students, providing a 1:10 chaperone-to-student ratio.
Please Select Your Grade Level(s).(Required)

Contact Information

Please enter the following contact information for your school/school-related group and group leader.
School Address(Required)
Group Leader Name(Required)

Desired Field Trip Date & Time

PreK-12 field trips are available from September 24th, 2024, through May 29th, 2025, Tuesday through Thursday at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. PreK-12 field trips include a self-guided experience inside the building, an informative onboarding session, and an enriching departure process curated by IAAM Museum Educators. Groups should expect to spend 90 minutes at the Museum (15–30 minutes onboarding, 60 minutes self-guiding, and 10 minutes departing). Groups should arrive on time. Early is best!
Must restrict date & time to Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 9:30AM, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, or 11:00AM.
Must restrict date & time to Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 9:30AM, 10:00AM, 10:30AM, or 11:00AM.
Please include any additional information you would like the Museum to know about when planning your student field trip visit. (i.e. accessibility concerns, sensory issues, classroom curriculum, interests, etc.)