We are now taking reservations for the 2025-2026 school year. The Science Mill is open to field trips Wednesday-Friday when school is in session. We can sometimes accommodate groups on Mondays or Tuesdays as well. Arrival times are either 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30am. Please check with your transportation director before booking to see if there are restrictions on travel times for your school.

The student cost is $7 per child, and all adults are $12. This includes school staff and other parent/guardian chaperones. Each school will receive complimentary tickets for adults at a ratio of 1 free adult for every 7 students. Scholarships are available to assist with museum admission and transportation costs.

Please complete the reservation request form on the Reservations webpage. We will contact you within 3 business days to confirm your reservation. If you have further questions, please email programs@sciencemill.org

Our capacity limit is 150 per group. We will work to accommodate your group size to ensure your students have a quality experience. We require at least 1 adult per 7 students. Staff and chaperones should be with students at all times and ensure that everyone practices proper museum behavior.

Yes. however, we do have a few policies regarding these groups. Contact programs@sciencemill.org for more information. As another option, we have dedicated days each month for Homeschool Families and groups. Please visit our Homeschool Day page for more information.

Full payment by check or credit card is due no later than two weeks before your visit. Please call 844-263-6405 ext.1007 with any questions regarding payment.

Payment must be made 2 weeks prior to the field trip visit. Any necessary refunds will be issued through our business office and mailed 1-2 weeks after the field trip. Refunds less than $25 will not be issued but will be used as a donation to support field trips for low-income students.

Yes! Our Field Trip Guide for Educators contains everything you need to know about preparing for your Science Mill field trip. You can download the file here.

Each field trip agenda is designed to maximize your time here at the Science Mill and depends on your requested activities and the number of students. All field trips include avatar customization, museum exploration time, and a 3D movie. If you requested a Learning Lab, Science Show, or Cross-Curricular programming during the reservation process, that will also be scheduled for you. You will receive your unique agenda approximately 2 weeks before your field trip.

Time varies for each group, depending on the size of the group and what activities are added to the trip. As a general rule, if you are doing a basic Museum Exploration trip with a lunch break, allow a minimum of 2.5-3 hours. If adding a Learning Lab, Science Show, or Cross-Curricular option, a minimum of 3.5-4 hours is needed.

Learning Labs are 30 to 45-minute enrichment activities over a variety of STEM topics and careers facilitated by Science Mill staff. The Labs are offered by grade groups K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Learning Labs are an additional $6 per student and must be booked on thereservation form.

Yes, educators have created engaging and inquiry-based programming that closely aligns with TEKS standards.

Science Shows are a new field trip add-on for all grade levels. Experience a 30-minute science demo that is sure to wow and pique students’ curiosity. Science Shows are an additional $3 per student. Available shows change seasonally.

The Science Mill has partnered with the LBJ National Historical Park next door to offer schools a science and social studies field trip in one! Part of your time is spent exploring the Science Mill, and part is spent at the park. They offer tours that educate students about frontier life in the Texas Hill Country during the 1800’s. There is no additional charge associated with this option because the national park does not charge an admission fee!

Picnic tables are available in the Science & Art Park for lunch. Lunches must be in labeled coolers or other containers. We cannot store individual lunches and the students will not be able to carry them in the museum.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances happen, and the Science Mill staff will make every effort to accommodate your group. However, if the school arrives past the scheduled start time for a Learning Lab, Science Show, movie, or National Park tour, the school may have to forfeit that activity.

In the case of inclement weather, the Science Mill will follow Johnson City ISD closure and delays.