Field Trip Dates & Times

• Tuesday-Friday; we do not have field trips on Mondays due to shortened hours and staff scheduling
  
• 90 minute to 120 minute (including lunch/snack) field trips 
  
• We are open 10am-6pm. We can open at 9 for field trips, given we have proper staffing. These time slots work best:
  • 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm -2:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Homeschool Groups

The museum offers the same field trip itinerary for homeschool groups as well as a group rate for a homeschool social gathering as long as group is above 15. For the activity or craft we can modify to have it work into your homeschool group's curriculum. Many of our crafts are nature related.

The best age ranges for field trips are going to be between 5-10 years of age; this allows us to create an itinerary that everyone can enjoy.

Scheduling a Field Trip

If you would like to schedule a field trip, please email Eliza at director@thesawmillmuseum.org or give us a call at 563-242-0343 ​and ask for Eliza. We need at least two week's notice for field trips to coordinate with staff and volunteers. Our busiest times for field trips are in September, October, April, and May so make sure to call a few weeks ahead of time to schedule your trip. 

Activities 

We have a set agenda for field trips, unless otherwise asked for something specific. Schools will be divided into to three groups, depending on size. They will rotate stations. The best age ranges for field trips are going to be between 5-10 years of age; this allows us to create an itinerary that everyone can enjoy.

Option A:
Phase 1 (10 minutes per): Station 1: Tour saw room, Station 2: tour museum, Station 3: Watch Introduction Video
Phase 2 (20 minutes per): Station 1: Water Table, Station 2: Cabins, Station 3: Activity 
This will take 90 minutes.  

Options B ( Includes lunch/snack time):
Phase 1 (Around 30 minutes): More in depth tour of the museum & saw room
Phase 2 ( 20 minutes per activity): Station 1: Water Table, Station 2: Cabins, Station 3: Activity 
Phase 3 (Around 30 minutes): Lunch/snack with free play
This will take around 120 minutes. Depending on the time of day we can switch the lunch/snack time to before the tour and activities.

Depending on the weather, we can also add a fourth station and have outdoor games and activities in our green space across from the museum.