Group Tours

The 2024 - 2025 Group Tour Calendar will open on August 13, 2024

Welcome the Great Valley Museum:

Discover the wonders of the Great Valley Museum! Our vibrant exhibits and engaging activities bring the natural beauty and rich history of the Central Valley to life. Whether you're a student, teacher, or curious explorer, our hands-on experiences and guided tours are designed to spark curiosity and inspire a deeper connection with the world around us. Come join us for a journey of discovery and fun!

On-Site Programs
Combination Tour	$700	Includes a private Docent led Museum Tour and Planetarium Show. Students rotate through our space and will view a planetarium show of their instructors’ choice. Max Participants: 60 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM Recommended for grades K-3, and 4-5.
Docent Led Museum Tour	$300	Private Docent led museum tour. A docent will lead your classes through the GVM exploring the five habitat areas found in California. Max Participants: 60 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM Recommended for grades K-3, and 4-5.
Self-Guided Museum Tour	$400	10 Minute staff introduction to the Museum followed by a self guided tour of the current exhibits. Teachers receive instructional materials to supplement their visit. Max Participants: 100 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM Recommended for grades 4-6 or groups larger than 60. *The Self-guided tour can be combined with a planetarium program to create a Self-Guided Combination Tour.*
Planetarium Show	$500	Our planetarium show includes a screening of the instructors choice and a brief self-Guided tour of the Rotating Gallery. Max Participants: 100 Duration: 1 hour Start Time: 10:00 AM Recommended for grades 3-6, middle school and high school.
School Membership	$250	Your school receives a 25% discount on: Museum tours Planetarium shows Traveling Teacher programs

Tour Information

Reservation Policies, Terms and Conditions

Please plan your visit in advance and review the group tour paperwork requirements.
All instructors must share our code of conduct with their students and assist and enforce it upon arrival.
Failure to follow the Museum Guidelines will result in a suspension of your tour.
All tours are subject to having outside members of the public present in the museum during the tour.
If a docent is not available for your Docent Led program, your tour will be modified into a Self-guided tour at no extra cost.
To cancel or revise a reservation, contact lopezj@yosemite.edu a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival.
Cancellations made with less than 14 days notice are subject to a $40.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice or no-shows will be invoiced for the full price of the tour.
Prepayments are not accepted and will be returned to your school/organization.
All tours are a flat group price, we do not invoice individual admissions.
The MJC Business office will invoice your school district directly at the end of the month.
Purchase orders (POs) are accepted and must be submitted along with paperwork requirements.
Groups must maintain a student/ chaperone ratio of 8:1
Chaperones' not included on the original group reservation must pay separately upon arrival.
Groups arriving more than 30 minutes late forfeit their Docent.
Campus parking is currently free in spots not marked "STAFF"
Buses may not park in loading zones and may park in any lot. A campus map can be found here.
By booking a tour date, you hereby agree to these terms and conditions.

Booking a Tour

To streamline your booking experience, we've made our tour process simple and efficient. Please follow these steps:

Instructions:

1. Select a Program: Begin by choosing a program and reviewing the Tour Information section on our website.
2. Complete the Paperwork: Download and fill out the Group Tour Request Packet by clicking the button below. Please ensure documents are complete to avoid a delay in processing.
3. Gather Required Documents: Prepare your certificate of insurance and any necessary purchase orders.
4. Contact Us: Once all documents are completed and ready, call or email your completed paperwork to our field trip coordinator, Jocelyne Lopez, at 209-575-6196 or lopezj@yosemite.edu. You will receive further instructions and be entered in our calendar.

Please note: We will not select a tour date until all required documents are received and approved. To secure your preferred date, we recommend completing the process as early as possible.

For any general inquiries or assistance in completing the paperwork reach out by calling 209-575-6196.

Group Tour Request Paperwork

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