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Request a Self-Guided Field Trip

Field trip requests for the 2025-26 school year will open on August 4th at 10am. Scroll to the end of the page to view the preview calendar. 

New This Year: 

We will be implementing a software called Queue Fair for field trip requests. This software will set up a virtual queue waiting room and help to meter the number of people being let into the request calendar page at one time. 

What you need to know: 

  • Starting at 8am on August 4th you will be able to head to the field trip request calendar and be put in the queue.
  • At 10am the queue will randomize, meaning that the person at 8am or 9:57am have the same chance of being let in first.
  • At 10am you will be shown your place in line and the approximate wait time till you get access to the request calendar. Please note that the time could be shorter or longer, it is just an estimate.
  • Once you get access to the calendar you will have 25 minutes to request your desired field trip and lunch spaces if needed.
  • NHMU field trip and IT staff will be monitoring the system to make sure that it is working smoothy. 

FAQ: 

  • Do I have to log in or create an account for this software? Nope! It will be built into NHMU’s website and will automatically turn on at 8am.
  • Should I refresh the page once the queue starts? Do not refresh the page, the queue will automatically place you in line and let you in when it’s your turn.
  • Will I be put back into the queue if I need to make a field trip request and lunch space request? Nope! You will have 25 minutes to access the calendar and will not lose that access when you go back and make multiple requests.
  • If I request my field trip on August 5th, will I still have to wait in a queue? Nope! The queue will be in place for the first few hours of registration, once the traffic to the calendar decreases, the queue will be turned off. 

Before Booking a Field Trip:

  • Submitting a request does not guarantee a reservation.
  • Requests should be submitted at least 10 business days prior to your desired visit date.
  • Watch for your confirmation email or contact from field trip staff. Due to high demand confirmation emails may take up to 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your patience.
  • Lunch space is limited to 88 people total (includes students, chaperones, and teachers). Request a lunch reservation via the calendar below.
  • Looking for all field trip information in one place? Our Field Trip Guide has all information for planning your visit! 

To Use Field Trip Availability Calendar:

  • Check or uncheck the colored boxes at the top to toggle a calendar type on or off.
  • Occurrences on the calendar indicate that we still have some availability on that date. If you don't see an occurrence on the date you are interested in, there is no more availability on that date.
  • If not all events are showing on a date, click the "+ more" button.
  • Click here for a detailed guide on the request process.
  • Questions? Contact us!

Field Trips for the 2025-26 school year will open on August 4th at 10am.