Making a Group Field Trip Reservation

Groups of 15 or more must make a reservation at least 3 weeks in advance. We cannot guarantee admission for groups without reservations.

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Call (213) 744-2019 to speak with a reservation assistant. Reservations are accepted weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For Big Lab Field Trips, please call (213) 744-7444 to book a program.

Complete a Reservation Form
Download a reservation form, complete it, then fax or mail it to us. There are two options in which you may enjoy your field trip:

General Science Center Field Trip Reservation Form
Science Center Self-Guided Tour, Air & Space Gallery Self-Guided Tour, IMAX film, and Attraction

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Payment Information
There is a non-refundable $20 booking fee for the general Science Center field trip. The booking fee must be paid at least 30 working days prior to the field trip date. If booking a reservation less than 30 days in advance, the booking fees are due immediately. The booking fee is applied toward the total cost of IMAX film tickets only.

Unpaid IMAX film fees are due upon arrival at the Science Center on the date of your visit. Please check in at the Box Office. You may pay by credit card, purchase order, cash or check.

Big Lab Programs require a $100 non-refundable deposit due 2 weeks prior to the program date that is applied to the total cost of the program. When booking a Big Lab Program, the $20 booking fee is waived. Full payment is accepted at the Big Lab. If attending an IMAX film, please bring separate payment. You may pay by credit card, purchase order, or check.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made by calling (213) 744-2019. Program fees paid in full, minus the booking fee, will be refunded only if you cancel your reservation at least 7 working days before the date of your visit. If you cancel your reservation less than 7 working days prior to your visit, no program fees will be refunded.

Final headcount must be given 7 days prior to the date of your visit. Should your headcount change, please fax in a revised confirmation to (213) 744-2650 or call (213) 744-2019 with your changes. If fewer individuals in your group arrive on your visit date, the group will be responsible for payment of all reserved tickets. If you arrive with more individuals than you reserved, your group space is not guaranteed.

Please call (213) 744-7444 to cancel Big Lab Programs at least 2 weeks prior to your program date.

General Info & Planning | Big Lab Field Trips

To request a current Field Trip brochure:
Fax your name and address to (213) 744-2650,
Email your name and address to fieldtrips@cscmail.org or
Call Reservations at (213) 744-2019.