Field TripsEMP|SFM offers a discounted rate to eligible education groups with advance reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. Because there is a limit on the number of school/youth groups admitted to EMP|SFM each day at the discounted education admission price,
field trips must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Admission Prices
K-12: $5.00 per person Students/Chaperones
College/University/Students/Faculty: $10.00 per person
Make a Reservation
If you would prefer to fill out the form by hand and fax it to us, please print and fill out the reservation form below. Fax instructions are on the form. You will need
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Please note: Online Education Group reservations are available for Monday - Friday. Weekend reservations must be made by phone. Please call 206.770.2766 for additional information.
A self-guided tour offers:
- A look at music in the context of popular culture and history, especially that of the Pacific Northwest.
- An inspiring experience for young people interested in music and the music business.
- An exploration of the role science fiction plays in literature, films and society.
- A staff-led orientation to the museum highlighting current exhibitions and tips for maximizing your museum experience.
Confirmation
When you make your reservation, you will receive an e-mail containing your confirmation number. Call EMP|SFM immediately at 206.770.2766 if there is a discrepancy in the date, arrival time or number of guests. Please have your confirmation code ready to expedite your call. To ensure a successful visit, please read our
Pre-Visit Information carefully prior to your visit.
Payment
You may pay for your visit when you arrive at the museum. We accept cash, purchase order, credit card and school or organization checks. Coupons, vouchers and memberships cannot be used with our special group rates. The discounted group rate is only available when tickets are purchased in one sum. Membership guest passes or promotional passes may not be used for admission with the youth group rate.
Parking
The Harrison Street turnaround is for loading and unloading only. To park your vehicle, we suggest using the Seattle Center parking lot with entrances on both Harrison Street and 5th Avenue North. Visitors are responsible for all parking fees.
Limited Seattle Center bus parking is available. For additional information please call the Seattle Center Transportation Office at 206.684.7340.
Information on school bus parking at Seattle Center >>
Group Entrance
Groups enter the building at the Harrison Street/Group Entrance on the north end (silver end) of EMP|SFM. Please have large groups wait outside while the group leader checks in at ticketing.
Chaperones
The required chaperone to student ratio is 1:5 for students grades K-6, 1:7 for grades 7-8, and 1:10 for grades 9-12. This is a minimum requirement but for general field trips there is no limit to the number of chaperones you can bring.
Groups arriving with fewer than the required chaperones will not be permitted to enter the exhibitions. During your visit, chaperones must remain with their students at all times as it is their responsibility to maintain orderly student behavior. We reserve the right to ask your group to leave if group or individual student or chaperone conduct is inappropriate or in violation of museum policies. Chaperone limits do apply to investigation workshops.
Special Needs
EMP|SFM meets all ADA regulations for accessibility. Please call 206.770.2766 with any special needs requests.
Cancellations
Please call 206.770.2766 at least two weeks in advance of scheduled date to cancel. We will make every effort to reschedule your visit.
Day of visit "no-shows" will be charged a $50 processing fee. EMP|SFM reserves the right to cancel or reschedule your group at any time.
