Every year thousands of New England students walk through our doors for an unforgettable field trip experience. A trip to the Discovery Center is not only fun, but educational and memorable as well!

Field trip experience:

  • An educator demonstration (time permitting)

  • Time to explore the exhibit galleries

  • A planetarium show in our state-of-the-art 10K digital theater!

    • Our full-dome planetarium shows will immerse your students in the topic of your choice—from the history of the space program to the constellations in our night sky!

Cost: 

  • Price for 2024-25 school year: $9 per person

  • One free chaperone for every 10 students

    • Teachers and chaperones are expected to play an active role in student supervision while at the Discovery Center

    • Bus drivers and one-on-one aides also receive free admission

    • Please note: a minimum ratio of one chaperone for every 10 students is required

  • At least 15 participants, or a minimum of $135, are required to book a school visit

Scheduling: 

  • Suggested start times of 9am. 9:30am, or 10am

  • Recommended field trip length - 3 hours

  • School field trips are not available during the two weeks of February and April regional (NH, MA, ME) school vacation.

  • Tuesdays are preferable for groups of 100+ students

Now booking for the 2024-2025 school year!

School Field Trips Are Available October-June, Tuesdays-Thursdays

To book your field trip, please fill out of the form above. Kellee Duckworth, our Director of Visitor Services, will get to you to finalize the specifics of your trip.

To contact Kellee directly, call 603-271-7827 x116 or e-mail kduckworth@starhop.com 

If you are interested in a more detailed conversation to ensure your field trip meets your curriculum goals, contact education@starhop.com

Not a school? Click here to purchase general admission tickets for a group (15 or more).

Group admission is available for camps and summer programs over the summer!

Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you! Click here to learn about out outreach programs!