Day care
Best day ever
Let MOI tailor an inspiring experience that aligns with your curriculum and builds on your work in the classroom. Read through the info below and schedule your trip today.
Admission
Thanks to our Student Ticket Initiative, preschool and day care groups receive a sharply discounted admission rate of $6 per student. This is possible thanks to ticket sales from our annual Haunted History Tours and the following generous grantor:
- Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund within Idaho Community Foundation
Eligibility
Note: If your organization is a preschool that employs educators certified in Early Childhood Education in the State of Idaho, please instead visit the school field trip page.
Chaperones
Official chaperones must ensure that students follow our outlined Museum Manners for Non-School Groups during their visit. We ask that preschool and day care groups provide at least 1 chaperone for every 6 students.
Chaperones within this ratio will be admitted to the museum free of charge in exchange for directing student behavior. Groups that do not provide enough chaperones will be charged $15 for each MOI staff member that must be added in order to reach the appropriate ratio.
Busing
With our Student Transportation Initiative, educators from outside the Idaho Falls area may apply for grants to alleviate the costs of bus transportation for school field trips. These grants will be awarded subject to the availability of funds provided by generous supporters. Please contact Stevie at 208.522.1400 ext. 3010 or email for more information. This is possible thanks to the following generous grantors:
- Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
- William and Shirley Maeck Family Foundation
Enhanced field trips
MOI offers an enhanced field trip experience including hands-on learning and time to explore. For only $1 more per student ($5/student total), this program offers a rotation-based experience, including two STEM lessons based on Idaho state standards, taught by professional educators, and relevant to an exhibit on display. MOI will also create a custom schedule for your visit so each chaperone knows where to go and what to do. Personalized tours from museum staff is also included as an option.
Note: Enhanced field trips must be booked at least two weeks in advance and are subject to staff availability.
Museum manners
Please read through Museum Manners for Non-School Groups before your visit.
Enhance your experience
Search gallery guides, videos, and other resources for use at the museum, in the classroom and/or at home.
Schedule your field trip
Fill out this form to request a field trip. MOI will contact you to confirm, and will send additional information. Please do not finalize your plans until you have received email confirmation. Schedule is subject to availability.
Day care field trip request
our location
MOI is located in downtown Idaho Falls, near I-15 and major routes to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and alongside fine dining, shopping, and the River Walk.
200 N Eastern Ave, Idaho Falls
Driving directions
From I-15
Exit 118 (Downtown/Broadway), east 0.9 mi.
From US-20 (Rexburg/Yellowstone)
Exit at Riverside Dr, south 1 mi to roundabout, right on Memorial Dr, left on Broadway.
From US-26 (Jackson/Grand Teton)
Remain on US-26/Yellowstone Ave into city center, left on Elm St.
Parking
Free parking, including general, ADA, and bus parking, is available.
Accessibility
MOI is committed to providing a quality experience for all of our guests.
Questions?
Contact Stevie at 208.522.1400 ext. 3010 or email.