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Take learning beyond your classroom with Discovery World’s group visits and programs that encourage exploration and put the wonders of science in your hands.
Our Reservations Team is here to help!
Reservations Department
414-765-8625
reservations@discoveryworld.org
DPI Certified K-12 Schools:
$9/student
$11/adult
1 adult is required for every 10 students attending*
Homeschools may qualify for school group rates. PI-1206 Form required.
Non-Schools:
(Daycares, CLCs, Non-Profits, Colleges, Universities, Recreation Centers, Senior Groups, Travel Groups, etc.)
$11/child
$15/adult
1 adult is required for every 10 children attending.*
*Receive 1 FREE adult admission for every 10 students/children attending.
Group Visit & Field Trip Add-On
Unleash your students’ curiosity with hands-on lab programs and more! Add an educator-led program to your field trip and dive into science, technology, or engineering through engaging projects, tools, and demonstrations. Each program is designed to complement classroom learning, turning complex concepts into fun explorations. Additional fees apply.
Add an educational program to your group visit or field trip to make your visit a truly unforgettable learning adventure!
Reservations must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance.
Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis and preferred dates cannot be guaranteed, so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible.
Group rates are only available for groups of 10+ paying people with advance booking.
The required ratio is 1 adult (18 years or older) chaperoning for every 10 students/children attending. Required adults are free, but additional adults come at an additional cost.
Discovery World firmly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to explore endlessly and start their lifelong learning adventure. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we offer reduced student admission rates and/or partial transportation reimbursement to qualifying Wisconsin K5-12 schools.
For more information, please visit:
No, group rates and programs are already discounted and are not valid with Discovery World memberships or any other discount or promotion.
Groups may not use Discovery World membership benefits towards their visit.
On weekdays we are open to the public, between October and May, we offer optional educational programs you can add to your group visit or field trip for an additional fee.
Advanced reservations are required and programs are subject to availability and capacity restrictions. There is a 10 student/child minimum required to book tour and lab programs, 20 minimum for STEAM Career Exploration Presentations.
Options are available for students in grades K5-12. Programs are structured for specific grade levels, so please choose a program that is applicable for the grade level(s) of your group.
Program time slots will be pre-assigned, and schedules will be provided with your confirmation materials.
For more information and program options, visit:
Upon receiving a request, a Reservations Staff member will:
Full payment, final headcount, and signed agreement, are required items are due two (2) weeks prior your visit date.
Your final headcount is due two (2) weeks prior to your visit date.
Any person not included or paid for in your final headcount by the two (2) week deadline date will be charged full-price general admission at $21/child and $25/adult. In addition, these individuals will not be allowed in any scheduled lunch period(s) or program(s). We will not accept day-of walk-up payments or walk-up additions at discounted school or group rates.
Full payment is due two (2) weeks prior to your visit date.
We accept credit cards and checks. We do not accept Purchase Orders.
Credit Card Payments by Phone:
Check Payments:
We reserve the right to cancel your visit if any of these items are not received by the two (2) week deadline.
Any request to change, reschedule, or cancel your group visit must be made two (2) weeks prior to your visit date. Requests made after the indicated two (2) week deadline will not be accepted, nor will any refunds or credits be given.
Weather Cancellations:
Groups will not be penalized for cancellations due to school/organizational weather closures. Please contact the Reservations Department as soon as possible with notice, and we will discuss rescheduling possibilities. Should Discovery World close due to weather, the Reservations Department will reach out with rescheduling possibilities.
Any request to change, reschedule, or cancel your group visit must be made two (2) weeks prior to your visit date. Requests made after the indicated two (2) week deadline will not be accepted, nor will any refunds or credits be given.
There are no refunds or credits for:
No, unfortunately Discovery World does not have bus parking available onsite.
The closest free bus parking available is at Veterans Park (~10-15 minutes from Discovery World on foot). Buses cannot park in Discovery World drives/lots or in surrounding Milwaukee Art Museum drives/lots.
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500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-765-9966
