Fees

School & Group Programs

Reservations are required for all school and group visits.

$100 per program plus $10 museum admission for each student.
One chaperone per five students admitted free
$10.00 per additional adult chaperone
Number of students: 10-25
Your school may qualify for reduced fees if the percentage of needy students is 40% or higher. Contact reservations to find out.

$10.00 per student
One chaperone per five youth admitted free
$10.00 per additional adult chaperone
Number of students: 10 or more
Length: most group visits are two to three hours or less.
Your school may qualify for free group visits if the percentage of needy students is 40% or higher; contact reservations to find out.

$150 for groups of 10–50.
Start times: 9:30 am, then on the half-hour until 3:00 pm.
Number of students: 10–50 per session.
Length: One hour except for the 40-minute Day of the Dead program.
Your Massachusetts school may qualify for reduced fees if the percentage of needy students is 40% or higher. Contact reservations to find out.

We request payment by credit card, if possible, which supports our environmental sustainability goals and reduces administrative costs.
Payment is due by the day of the scheduled visit. Payment in advance is welcome. Please reach out if this is not possible for your group.
Accepted Payment Methods: Credit Card (preferred), Cash, or Check (payable to Harvard University). Purchase Orders (PO) must be arranged with our office in advance.
Refunds: No refunds will be issued if your group arrives with fewer people than booked.
Headcount Changes: You may adjust your participant numbers up to three business days before your trip.
Day-of Additions: If you bring more than three (3) unexpected students or adults, they will be charged regular walk-in rates ($15 per student / $20 per adult).

Fee reductions are available for in schools with a needy population of 40% or higher. Please note if this may apply to your school in the comments/questions section of the Reservation Request Form. Cambridge public schools are always free of charge.

Delays: If your group is running late, call (617) 495-2341 (weekdays) or (617) 495-3045 (weekends).
Cancellations: Notify the Education Department immediately by email pmaereserve@hmsc.harvard.edu. Groups canceling within two weeks prior to a scheduled program will be charged the full fee.
Snow Emergencies: Groups forced to cancel the morning of their visit due to a snow emergency will not be charged and are welcome to reschedule.

Educators are invited to visit the museum for free in advance to develop assignments for their students’ visits. Please contact pmaereserve@hmsc.harvard.edu to arrange your free visit.