Mondays My Way
(Monday, 10:00–11:00 AM; 11:00 AM–Noon)
Group size: maximum 80 students.
This is an opportunity for teachers to conduct investigations in the exhibit halls with their own classes. Teacher-prepared scavenger hunts, single hall studies, and special topic focus are some of the possibilities. Monday is the only week day that clipboards are allowed in the Museum.
Self-guided Tour
(Tuesday–Friday, 10:00–11:00 AM; 11:00 AM–Noon)
Group size: maximum 80 students. May be combined with a Discovery Lab, Outdoor Nature Exploration, or Planetarium Program.
Discovery Lab
(Tuesday–Friday, 10:00–11:00 AM; 11:00 AM–Noon)
Group size: maximum one class. May be combined with a Self-guided Tour, Outdoor Nature Exploration, or Planetarium Program.
The Chumash People
Students investigate exhibits in the Chumash Hall, visit our Sukinanik’oy Garden to learn about Chumash native plant uses, and explore hands-on materials and artifact replicas of everyday life. > Download Teacher's Guide
Outdoor Nature Explorations
(Tuesday–Friday, 10:00– 11:00 AM; 11:00 AM–Noon) Group size: maximum one class. May be combined with a Self-guided Tour, Discovery Lab, or Planetarium Program.
Reconnect to Nature
Students visit a natural environment where they look for aquatic plants and animals in the creek and dig under compost to discover terrestrial animals. This experience offers the freedom to explore in a natural setting and make one’s own discoveries. Field equipment is provided.
Bird Behavior
In an oak woodland and along Mission Creek, students learn to use Museum-supplied binoculars, watch birds, and observe what the birds are doing: preening, eating (what and where), nest building, or defending territories. Students are introduced to bird language.
Planetarium Programs
(Tuesday–Friday, 10:00–11:00 AM; 11:00 AM–Noon)
Capacity: 44, including adults. May be combined with a Self-guided Tour, Discovery Lab, or Outdoor Nature Exploration.
Earth and Moon
The relationship between Earth and our nearest celestial neighbor is explored in this program, which includes a multimedia presentation and a tour of our current evening sky. Related directly to Grade 3 science standards.
Chumash Skies
Learn about Chumash constellations, astronomical events recorded by the Chumash, and stories told by the Chumash for generations.
Museum reservations taken Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00–5:00 PM
at 805-682-4711 ext. 107.
