Discovery World

Onsite Field Trip Programming Add-On Options

If you book an Onsite Field Trip during the academic school year, you can choose to add on programming for an additional fee.

During the academic school year, a limited number of onsite programming offerings will be available Wednesday-Friday at a reduced capacity. (Onsite programming is only available Wednesday-Friday, October through early June. It is not available during the summer months or on weekends.)

All onsite programming is subject to availability. Descriptions, pricing, and program restrictions are subject to change. There is a 10 student or child minimum required to book an onsite program.

Please read program descriptions carefully. Grade restrictions, capacity limits, or other restrictions may apply.

Questions? Please contact the Reservations Department at 414-765-8625 or reservations@discoveryworld.org. For mixed-grade classrooms or to discuss a modification to our curriculum, please contact educatorinfo@discoveryworld.org.

Design 101

30 Minutes

Gr 3-12

This inspiring design lesson introduces students to professional design tools and guides students through the process to create new products.

$4/student
10 student minimum to book
16 student maximum per session

DPI Standards

Art and Design: AA.Cr.1.i, AA.Pr.5.i
Technology and Engineering: TE.BB1.f.2.e, TE.ENG1.a.1.e, TE.ENG1.a.5.m

Intro to Robotic Programming

60 Minutes

Gr 3-8

Discover how robots interpret information while reacting to their surroundings. Students write and install programs that help a LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 robot to travel and navigate.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS1.D.4, SCI.LS1.D.m
NGSS: 4-LS1-2
Technology and Engineering: TE.BB1.a.1.e, TE.BB1.a.2.e

Intro to the World of Chemistry: Reactions & Changes

45 Minutes

Gr 5-8

Explore the ingredients and processes of our universe in this introduction to studying and working with chemicals. Investigate neutralizations, physical changes, chemical changes, and reactions in this hands-on lab.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
12-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.PS1.A.4, SCI.PS1.B.4, SCI.PS1.A.m, SCI.PS1.B.m
NGSS: 5-PS1.A, 5-PS1.B, MS-PS1.A, MS-PS1.B

Physics of Architecture

45 Minutes

Gr 6-12

Explore the forces that constantly affect all architectural designs. Inspired by structures around the world, student will use their knowledge to build and test a bridge.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16 student maximum per session

DPI Standards

Technology & Engineering: TE.BB1.b.2.e, TE.BB1.f.2.e

Print Shop

45 Minutes

Gr 3-8

Roll up your sleeves and jump right into this hand-on printing activity. Learn all about the screen printing process by creating collage posters from pre-made screens.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Art & Design: AA.Cr.4.i, AA.Cr.7.m
Technology and Engineering: ICT1.k.1.e, ICT1.k.4.e

Simple Circuits

45 Minutes

Gr 3-5

Explore the basics of electricity, current, conductivity, and resistance in this hands-on lab. Students perform experiments and build a circuit to take home.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.PS3.B.4
NGSS: 4-PS3-2
Technology and Engineering: TE.BB1.d.1.e, TE.EL2.a.3.e

Logos & Icons

45 Minutes

Gr 3-8

Cultures from around the world use symbols to help communicate ideas and beliefs. Students will explore the everyday use of icons that inspire graphic designers. Make a custom logo and learn about visual communication.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16 student maximum per session

DPI Standards

Art and Design: AA.Cr.4.i, AA.Cr.7.m, AA.Cn.6.i
Social Studies: SS.BH3.a.5

Test Your Taste Buds

45 Minutes

Gr 3-8

How does your tongue know the difference between sugar and salt? Students will use their own taste buds in order to learn about the science of taste, and to investigate the factors that influence our experiences with food.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
12-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability
Students will be eating food or tasting items in this lab. Please let us know if any of your students have allergies and if those allergies are airborne, touch sensitive, or ingestion only.

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS3.A.3, SCI.LS1.D.4
NGSS: 3-LS3-1, 4-LS1-2

Reiman Aquarium Aquatarium Adventure

30 Minutes

Gr K5-2

Travel from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean as you learn about the habitats and creatures in our seas in this guided tour of the aquarium.

$4/student
10 student minimum to book
20 person maximum per tour

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS1.D.1, SCI.LS4.D.2, SCI.LS1.D.4, SCI.LS4.A.3, SCI.LS4.D.B
NGSS: 4-LS1-2, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3

Muscles & Movement

60 Minutes

Gr 6-12

Examine the skeletal-muscular system in action. Explore the movement and structure of tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones in a chicken foot during a hands-on dissection.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
12-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS1.A.m
NGSS: MS-LS1-3
Health Science: HSF1.a.4.m

Put Your Finger on It

45 Minutes

Gr 3-6

Investigate the science of forensics in this hands-on lab. Fingerprinting, hair analysis, and DNA sequencing are explored as students work to solve a mock crime and learn the techniques and methods of scientific criminal investigation.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS1.A.m
NGSS: MS-LS1-1

What’s in the Water?

45 Minutes

Gr 6-8

Identify contaminants in water samples using chemical testing and deductive reasoning. Students are introduced to water quality testing techniques, which pollutants might be in our water supply, and their effect on our environment.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
12-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.PS1.B.m
NGSS: MS-PS1-2
Environmental Literacy and Sustainability: ELS.EX2.B.m

Magnetic Attraction

45 Minutes

Gr K5-2

From clothing to transportation, the way magnets attract and repel one another has helped shape the world around us. Examine how designers and engineers use these forces by experimenting and creating your own magnetic project.

$6/student
10 student minimum to book
16 student maximum per session

DPI Standards

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.PS2.A.K, SCI.ETS3.A.K-2
NGSS: K-PS2-1, K-2-ETS1-1
Technology and Engineering: TE.BB2.b.2.e, TE.BB1.f.2.e, TE.EL2.b.2.e

Problem-Solving Robots

90 Minutes

Gr 3-8

Formerly Combined Intro and Intermediate Robotic Programming

Explore how we make “simple” decisions, and what it takes to let robots do the same thing. Students write and install programs to help a LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 robot to navigate and complete a maze.

$8/student
10 student minimum to book
16-20 student maximum per session, depending on lab room availability

DPI Standards:

Wisconsin Standards for Science: SCI.LS1.D.4, SCI.LS1.D.m
NGSS: 4-LS1-2
Technology and Engineering: TE.BB1.a.1.e, TE.BB1.a.2.e

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Milwaukee, WI 53202

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General Admission

Adults	$20
Child (3-17)	$16
Child 2 & Under	$Free
Senior (60+)	$16
College Student*	$14
Military Active and Veterans*	$14

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Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.

Current Hours

Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
Tues-Fri	-
Sat & Sun	-

Getting Here

We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Get Directions

Adults	$20
Child (3-17)	$16
Child 2 & Under	$Free
Senior (60+)	$16
College Student*	$14
Military Active and Veterans*	$14
Military* Active Duty & Veterans	$14

*Valid ID Required.

Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.

Current Hours

Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
Tues-Fri	-
Sat & Sun	-

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