Planning Your Trip
Four Easy Ways to Reserve
Reservations are required for all visits in order to receive special reduced school rates. Minimum group size is 15 students; 30 for Experiential Packages.
Call:
800.285.0684 (weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
TDD: 215.448.1226 (hearing-impaired persons only)
Online:
www.fi.edu
Fax:
215.448.1288
Mail:
Reservations, The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Confirmation Packet
After you have made your reservation, you will receive a confirmation packet
in the mail with detailed information about final payment, bus drop-off and
parking, the Sci-Store, and storing coats and lunches. For driving directions
and additional parking information visit www.fi.edu/travel.
Cancellation Reminder
There are no refunds for visits cancelled less than 14 days before the date of
your scheduled visit. Credits will be issued, good for 365 days from date of
originally scheduled visit. Institute reservationists will make every effort to
reschedule your trip.
Chaperone Policy
Children should be accompanied at all times during their visit. The Institute
requires at least one chaperone over the age of 21 for every ten children;
they will be admitted at a special rate. Additional adults accompanying
the group are welcome and will be charged the group admission fee.
Chaperones include teachers, school staff and other adults. Chaperones
who have been briefed on your goals and itinerary in advance can help make
your class visit more meaningful. Chaperone rate does not apply
on weekends.
Teachers’ Checklist
Have you...
- checked Curriculum Connections and chosen exhibits/shows that support your curriculum?
- reviewed correlations to state and national standards attached to each online exhibit description?
- visited free in advance to plan your trip?Teachers visit free with school ID card (additional fee for IMAX and special exhibits).
- gone to www.fi.edu/teacherresources for downloadable educational materials and Teachers’ Guides? Print out activities for before and after your trip!
- planned your lunch beforehand? Reserve a lunchroom ($10 fee) and bring your own, or reserve boxed lunches ($7.50 per child). To order box lunches call 215.448.1190, for menus visit www.fi.edu/boxlunch.
- made accommodations for students with special needs? Indicate any special needs when reserving. For information call 215.448.1226 or visit www.fi.edu/specialneeds.
- prepared chaperones for your visit? Read and sign the Chaperone Information and Agreement form located online at www.fi.edu/chaperoneinformation.
- read the Institute’s deposit, payment and cancellation policies? Reservations are required for all group visits, including Museum programs and lunchroom space. A final headcount, signed letter of agreement and a 25% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at least 2 weeks before date of visit. For final payment, cancellation, credit and refund policies please visit www.fi.edu/fieldtripplanner.
Please note: Specialty-ticket exhibits and Experiential Packages must be paid in full two weeks prior to your visit.
Day Planner
Use this grid to organize your visit! Indicate show times and lunch space reservations in the appropriate time slots. Remember to schedule a visit to the Sci-Store.