2023 School Program InformationThe Fort Bend Museum is rooted in preservation and storytelling. Education is central to our mission, and we have developed a program that creates a connection between Fort Bend County children and history through historically accurate, immersive experiences. We support educators through TEKS aligned hands-on learning opportunities.
Planning For Your Field Trip
We are thrilled that you chose the Fort Bend Museum for your class’s field trip and have included helpful information to assist you with planning. Reservations Follow these steps to streamline your booking process:
Requests must be made at least four weeks (30 days) in advance. The Education Coordinator will contact you within three business days to confirm your date. Deposit is due one week after confirmation. Teachers are required to provide a list of chaperone names along with the final student count one week prior to the visit. Chaperone admission is due upon arrival at the Visitors Services desk. Online regular admission tickets and Groupon promotions can not be applied toward chaperone admission. Payment, Cancellations, and Rescheduling Payment must be made in full one week prior to your visit. Your reservation is subject to cancellation if payment is not received by the deadline. The Museum is not responsible for lost or missing payments.
Fort Bend Museum
Attention: Education Coordinator 410 S. 5th Street Richmond, TX 77469 Refunds
Fort Bend Museum does not provide day of arrival adjustments or refunds. All sales are final. Groups with fewer students than reserved will receive one child general admission ticket for each student that is paid for but is not in attendance. Refunds will only be made in the extreme case that the museum is unable to accommodate your group and rescheduling is not an option. Cancellations and Rescheduling For changes to your booking including rescheduling, attendance numbers, cancellations, or general questions please email the Education Coordinator at education@fortbendmuseum.org or call 281-342-6478. *Attendance changes can be made up to one week prior to your visit. Museum Etiquette To ensure the museum is a safe place for all visitors and our collections are protected, students and educators must adhere to the following guidelines:
Chaperones We strive to provide an engaging, memorable learning experience for everyone including our chaperones. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their group throughout the entire visit. We are thankful you are joining us and ask you to follow these guidelines:
Thank you for your participation! We hope you enjoy your museum experience. Inclement Weather and Late Arrival In the event of inclement weather, museum staff may need to reschedule your visit. We closely monitor weather reports and make our decision by noon the day before your scheduled field trip. Inclement weather for museum purposes is defined as: physically severe or stormy. This makes traveling unsafe and the water and inevitable mud are undesirable in the historic homes. If rescheduling is not an option, a refund will be issued. If your group arrives late for a guided program, that program will be shortened and will finish at the originally designated time. Guided programs will be cancelled for groups that arrive 20+ minutes late. No refund will be given. Title 1 Schools Admission is FREE for Title 1 schools thanks to a generous donor. The field trip request form needs to be submitted in addition to a refundable $60 deposit to reserve the date. Program add-ons are not included with the free admission. Accessibility Handicap parking is available near the 5th Street (main) entrance of the museum. The museum exhibit space is wheelchair accessible and handicap accessible restrooms are available. The Long-Smith Cottage and the Moore Mansion have some uneven surfaces, so use caution when moving through the historic homes. The second floor of the Moore Mansion is not wheelchair/walker accessible. Starting September 16, digital text and audio Spanish translations of the permanent exhibit gallery will be available via tablets/headphones. |