The Cook Museum of Natural Science offers interactive, hands-on activities about the observable natural world. Groups can enjoy a deep dive into animals of the Arctic/Desert, climb to the top of “Big Tree”, explore the life-like cave, and more! Visitors will learn about nature and animals in a way that will spark their love of learning for years to come.
Self-Guided Visit to the Exhibits:
Group rate pricing begins at a minimum of 15 tickets purchased as one transaction.
- Group Rate Adult Exhibits Ticket (Ages 15 & older) – $17 (+ tax)
- Group Rate Child Exhibits Ticket (Ages 3 – 14) – $13 (+ tax)
- Infant tickets for Ages 2 & Under are required. Infant tickets are FREE & do not count toward the 15 minimum purchased tickets
For a group consisting of fewer than 15 (adults and children combined), general admission pricing applies.
Education Classes:
Click here to see Class descriptions.
- Education Class Cost: $12 (+ tax) per participant
- Education classes are available as stand-alone options or may be purchased in combination with an Exhibits ticket. The price of a class is separate from the ticket to the Exhibits.
- Groups wanting education classes must book and confirm class choice 6 weeks in advance.
- Classes require a minimum of 15 participants.
- Classroom maximums vary depending on the class topic and age-level, but is typically set at 25 or fewer students per classroom.
- For groups larger than 25, multiple sessions of the same class will be offered.
Lunch:
Box Lunch options are available for both children and adults when ordered in advance. Bringing in sack lunches? No problem! Either way a designated area to eat lunch may be reserved when you book your group reservation.
Ready to book your group visit?
Please contact Group Sales at (256) 898-6312 or fieldtrips@cookmuseum.org with any questions or to book your group visit to the Cook Museum.
Scout Resources:
- Boy Scout Badge Connections (link coming soon)
- Girl Scout Badge Connections
Patches & Pins Available from the Museum Store:
Can be purchased onsite or by advance order.
- Cook Museum Logo Patch – $5 (+ tax)
- Maker Space Patch – $2.50 (+ tax)
- Adventure Lab Patch – $2.50 (+ tax)
- Salamander Room Patch – $2.50 (+ tax)
- Lapel Pins – $5 (+ tax)
