Museum Manners
Rules for School Groups
Our rules are intended to keep students and our artifacts safe and ensure a good experience for all visitors. Please make sure your chaperones and students are aware of our Museum Manners
- Walk, don’t run
- Running can cause injury to you and other visitors. Running can also cause damage to Museum artifacts. Take your time. There is a lot to see.
- Do not touch
- Fingerprints and marks cause damage. Help us to protect our artifacts.
- Do not climb on Museum artifacts
- This includes all static displays including aircraft inside and outside.
- Talk quietly with one another about what you see
- Listen to the Museum volunteers, your teachers and your chaperones. Talk quietly with each other. Don’t shout or yell.
- No food, drink or gum
- Bugs and mice like all sorts of crumbs and spills. Eating (lunch time only) is only allowed in designated areas wit in the museum.
- Students must be with an adult at all times
- Students – stay with your group.
- Teachers – before arrival, divide your class into appropriate groups with an adult chaperone in charge of each group.
- Chaperones – keep track of the students in your group.
- Be on time
- Late arrivals may have guided tours or demonstrations cut short or even cancelled. If you know your group will be late, notify the Museum as soon as possible.
- Shopping in the Museum gift shop is not a scheduled part of a school visit
- If you want your students to shop, please allow extra time. Chaperones must always be present.
- Respect the Museum and the people around you
- The Museum reserves the right to ask groups or individuals who do not comply with our Museum Manners to leave.
