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History & CultureTrenton, NJUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
New Jersey State Museum
Trenton New Jersey State Museum field trip with free admission and tours, $5 planetarium/workshop options, 15-person minimums, 2-week payment timing, 1:10 chaperones or 1:5 for ages 6 and.
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Best forStrong fit for Pre-K through high school New Jersey history, natural history, archaeology, art, paleontology, planetarium astronomy, Lenape culture.
BookingUse the online reservation process or reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov; official pricing says advance reservations are required for all programs, free.
CostOfficial pricing lists general admission and guided tours as free, planetarium seats at $5 per student and teacher/chaperone, workshops at $5 per.
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Price estimatePublished rates available: $10.00, $5.00, $1, and more.Open prices
Booking windowUse the online reservation process or reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov; official pricing says advance reservations are required for all programs, free.Official site
Group rulesUse 15 attendees as the reserved-program minimum; planetarium seats 140 and larger groups split into multiple shows, workshops are typically 15-25.
Lunch / arrivalLunches can be stored in bins inside the main entrance.
AccessibilityTell reservations about accommodations in advance; plan chaperones at 1 per 10 students or 1 per 5 students ages 6 and younger, include chaperones in.
Weather fitMostly indoor museum and planetarium visit; weather mainly affects bus loading and any outdoor picnic overflow.
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Advance reservations are required for free and paid programs; planetarium shows start on time with no late-arrival refunds, groups bringing 10+ extra.