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.
If your group is comprised of 15 or more students from K-12 schools, preschools, daycares, head start programs, organized homeschools, and educational programs, please visit the Field Trips page.
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.
Lunch:
Enjoy healthy salads, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and kid’s menu for dine in or takeout at Nature’s Table. Browse our menu here.
Mining Sluice:
Mine your own gemstones! Mining Sluice hours vary from Exhibit hours and are weather dependent.
Click here for hours of operation and information.
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:
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)