Self-Guided Community Group Visit


Thank you for contacting the KU Natural History Museum!

This form is for community group self-guided visit reservations such as for church groups, family reunions, adult organizations, etc.

The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum offers self-guided visits as well as adult programs for your group. Information about optional Adult Tours & Experiences are on our website: Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum | KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum and are an additional fee to our suggested contribution.

Please submit your request at least 3 weeks prior to the requested visit date so that we can ensure there is adequate space in the galleries.
Due to our galleries being open to the public at the same time of your visit, we limit the number in self-guided groups to 30. However, we can make exceptions for larger self-guided groups depending on the time of year or day. If you need an exception, please describe below.
Date/Time Information

Please note that visits must be scheduled within regular museum hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm

Please provide your preferred date, along with two alternate dates:
The KU Natural History Museum has a suggested contribution of $4 for students and $7 for adults. The contribution can be processed at the front desk on the day you arrive. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks. We can also arrange for you to contribute online or with a check before or after your visit. The contribution also applies to family members attending with the students. Contributions support everything we do at the KU Natural History Museum, and we appreciate your support. If your group is unable to provide a contribution, please mention this in the additional information text box at the end of the form. We ask for this info so that we can be prepared when you arrive. We want all to enjoy the museum! 

 
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No food or drink is allowed in the galleries.
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Parking for buses: buses and vans can pull up in front of the museum to drop the students off and pick them up later. However, buses must park in Lot #300 at the Lied Center sections A-D (1600 Stewart Dr. on West Campus). Small vans can park in the parking garage. Larger vans will need to park in Lot #300 A-D. Bus parking is free.
Parking for cars: a parking garage is right next to the Kansas Union (which is just to the north of the museum). Payment is required at the time of parking. Pay by credit card at the kiosk, or pay by app.
The parking lot, Lot #61, across the street from the museum (to the east) is restricted year-round except for the weekends. You will get a ticket if you park there during the week.
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Multiple Discovery Guides, scavenger hunts, and checklists are available on our website: Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum | KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum . These are excellent for engaging and guiding groups through the galleries, either independently or in small groups. Please print the quantity you will need from our website and bring it with you. We have golf pencils to loan and a few clipboards.
 
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The museum strives to be welcoming to everyone. Please let us know if we can provide accessible accommodations for anyone in your group. KU Policy allows service animals in campus buildings, but not emotional support animals. Please see our website for more information on accessibility resources at the museum: Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum | KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum.
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If you experience any problems with this form, please email nhmvs@ku.edu

In most cases, in one to two days after you submit this form you will receive a confirmation email from our staff of your reservation.

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