Available for field trips, community events, and rentals throughout North Carolina.
Explore 9 hands-on, space-themed exhibits. While the curriculum is designed for students in grades 4th through 8th, the Mobile Museum is fun and engaging for children and caregivers of all ages.
Field Trips
Community Events
Rentals
Pricing includes onsite setup of the Mobile Museum + a guided field trip by two museum educators for up to three classes. Maximum capacity is 25 people at a time.
| Region | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Local (within 50 miles) | Up to 3 hrs | $500 |
| Regional (50–150 miles) | Up to 4 hrs | $750 |
| Statewide (150+ miles) | Half/full day | $1,500 |
Distance is calculated from the Mobile Museum’s home at the expansion site of the North Carolina Children’s Museum, 510 Mt. Carmel Church Road in Chapel Hill.
Pricing includes onsite setup of the Mobile Museum + facilitation by museum staff for the duration of the event.
| Event Type | Local (within 50 miles) | Regional (50–150 miles) | Statewide 150+ Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day (≤ 4 hrs) | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Full-Day (≤ 8 hrs) | $1,000 | $1,250 | $2,000 |
Distance is calculated from the Mobile Museum’s home at the expansion site of the North Carolina Children’s Museum, 510 Mt. Carmel Church Road in Chapel Hill.
| Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Custom STEM Activity | +250 |
| Additional Field Trip Hour | +$100 |
| Additional Day | +$500 |
| Weekend/Evening Event | +10% |
| Category | Discount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Title I Schools | 25% off | The museum is proud to be able to offer a discount to Title 1 Schools across North Carolina. |
| Multi-site bookings (3+) | 10% off | Especially useful with statewide events; work with other schools or groups in your area to book the Mobile Museum within the same calendar period to receive a discount as the museum saves on travel expenses. |
| Sponsor-supported visits | Variable | If you are interested in working with the museum to find sponsorship for the Mobile Museum to come to your event, email andrea@ncchildrensmuseum.org. Discount will vary based on sponsorship opportunities. |
| Onsite power available | 5% off | The Mobile Museum has unique power requirements (similar to an RV). Email caleb@ncchildrensmuseum.org if this seems like something your organization could provide onsite. |
Email: caleb@ncchildrensmuseum.org
Phone: 919-933-1455
Operated by The North Carolina Children’s Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
