Educators

The Washington Pavilion is the perfect destination for your next field trip! Numerous engaging and inspiring science exhibits, performances, art and science programs and large format films will help supplement your curriculum and fulfill content standards. Enjoy reviewing our Field Trip Planning Guide for all the educational and fun options for your next field trip to the Washington Pavilion! Questions? Email groupservices@washingtonpavilion.org or call 605-731-2322.

Reduced Admission

To help schools and organizations that serve low income children visit the Kirby Science Discovery Center, the Children’s Visit Fund of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation was established by the Kirby Family, Dr. John Harris and many other donors. To qualify, schools or youth-serving organizations must have at least 20% of their children eligible for free or reduced-price lunches through the federal school lunch program. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bus Transportation Support

Available to groups coming for the Museum Experience with 40% or more of their students on free or reduced lunch. Support is available for up to $100 per bus reimbursement. Transportation support is available for trips scheduled for the months of September-March. Transportation funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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STEAM Lab

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STEAM Group Visit Form

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Off the Fridge

The Washington Pavilion invites your school to be a part of the Off the Fridge program. Off the Fridge provides an opportunity for your students to exhibit their one-of-a-kind masterpieces in the 2nd floor lobby of the Washington Pavilion for approximately one month. The ideal number of pieces for this exhibit is 47-60.

Students’ mounted artwork is returned at the conclusion of show dates.

If you have questions or would like more information about the program, please contact us at education@washingtonpavilion.org.

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School Matinees

 

Get ready for a new season of live theatre that brings books and big ideas to life! Our 2025 school matinees are a hit with students and teachers alike — plan ahead to reserve your seats early.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus | February 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Click Clack Moo | March 4, 2026 | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Hare and Tortoise | March 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Book now by emailing Randy Hanzen rhanzen@washingtonpavilion.org to secure the best seats for your class!

Fall Homeschool Classes

September 16, 23 & 30 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

11-14 Homeschool Exploration: Art Around the World

September 18 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Homeschool Artists: Watercolor I

September 18 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Artists: Watercolor II

September 25 | 12:20-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Scientists: Kitchen Chemistry I

September 26 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

5-8 Homeschool Scientists: Kitchen Chemistry II

October 2 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Engineers: Contraptions I

October 2 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Engineers: Contraptions II

October 7 | 10:15-11 a.m.

3-5 Homeschool Discoveries: Trees and Leaves

October 9 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Artists: Printmaking I

October 9 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Artists: Printmaking II

October 14, 21 & 28 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

11-14 Homeschool Exploration: Drones

October 16 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5- 7 Homeschool Scientists: Biomes I

October 16 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Scientists: Biomes II

December 2, 9 & 16 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

11-14 Homeschool Exploration: Environmental Engineering

October 23 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Robotics: indi and Ozobots I

October 23 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Robotics: Cubelets II

October 30 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Artists: Assemblage I

October 30 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Artists: Assemblage II

November 4 | 10:15-11:00 a.m.

3-5 Homeschool Discoveries: Squash and Pumpkins and Gourds, Oh My!

November 6 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Scientists: Entomology I

November 6 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Scientists: Entomology II

November 11,18 & 25 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

11-14 Homeschool Exploration: Hydraulics

November 13 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Engineers: Rollercoasters Design I

November 13 | 2:30-4:00

8-10 Homeschool Engineers: Rollercoasters Design II

5-7 Homeschool Artists: Mixed Media I

November 20 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

November 20 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Artists: Mixed Media II

December 2, 9 & 16

11-14 Homeschool Exploration: Environmental Engineering

December 2 | 10:15-11:00 a.m.

3-5 Homeschool Discoveries: Animals and Tracks

December 4 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Scientists: Animal Adaptations I

December 4 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Scientists: Animal Adaptations II

December 11 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Engineers: Air Pressure I

December 11 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Engineers: Air Pressure II

December 18 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

5-7 Homeschool Artists: Paper Art I

December 18 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.

8-10 Homeschool Artists: Paper Art II