Field Trips

A typical field trip lasts two to three hours, and it can include the following:

• Time to see exhibits (i.e., 20 to 30 minutes between shows, or longer if pre-scheduled);
• A Hansen Dome Theatre presentation (about 45 minutes, depending on the presentation);
• A Northrop Grumman IMAX Theater film (about 45 minutes, depending on the film);;
• A live, guided presentation called Science around the Sphere; (about 20 minutes); and/or
• Shopping time in the Planet Fun store.

Reservation Guidelines

• Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
• Reservations can only be made for groups of 20 or more people. (Some exceptions apply.)
• All reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Reservation requests are not guaranteed until you receive a final confirmation sheet and confirmation number.

Chaperones and Behavior

• Teachers and adult chaperones are responsible for managing student behavior. In the event of disruptive behavior, Clark Planetarium reserves the right to ask any group to leave the facility.
• We require one non-teacher chaperone for every eight students.
• Chaperones are required to be with your students at all times during the visit. Chaperones are expected to keep students respectful of one another, of other guests, and of the Planetarium and its staff.
• Groups who do not prearrange to have store time when requesting their trip will not be allowed into the Planet Fun Store during their trip. All members of the group will be turned away including students, teachers, and chaperones. This cannot be changed or added the day of the trip.

Food and Lunch

• Food is only allowed in the IMAX theatre.
• Items purchased at the concessions stand may only be eaten in the concessions area and the Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatre.
• We have no interior lunch space, besides the IMAX theatre. This must be prearranged. For groups that want to have lunch outside, we recommend the Gateway Plaza on North Rio Grande Street, a plaza at the Olympic fountains at the north end of the mall.
• Field Trip groups seeing a film in the IMAX Theatre may pre-purchase a $2.00 School Popcorn and Drink Combo. This discounted combo is only available as part of a reservation, and cannot be redeemed at the concessions stand.
• Groups who do not prearrange to have concessions time when requesting their trip will not be allowed to have concessions during their trip. All members of the group will be turned away including students, teachers, and chaperones. This cannot be changed or added the day of the trip.

Tickets Payment and Pricing

• A single-sum payment is required for your entire group.
• Group members who pay separately will be charged regular ticket prices.
• Payment must be made by credit card, cash or check. (We accept purchase orders from Utah public schools only.)
• Any changes in your group’s size may increase or decrease the total cost for the field trip. 

(*There is limited funding available for free student admission to shows in the IMAX Theatre, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.) 

Tax Exemptions

To qualify for tax-exempt purchases, you must provide your tax-exempt number on a completed TC-721 or TC-721G form.  If you do not provide a form to the Clark Planetarium, you are considered a taxable group, and you will be charged or invoiced for the taxed amount.

Special Needs or Accommodations

• Wheelchair seating and ADA elevators are available for both the Hansen Dome and the Northrop Grumman Theatres.
• Up to four closed-caption monitors are available for select titles in the Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatre. These can be requested at the ticket desk on the day of your visit.
• ASL interpreters can be lit by red lights in the Hansen Dome and Northrop Grumman IMAX Theatres. These must be scheduled with the Reservations Coordinator ahead of your visit.

Public Transportation

The Utah Transit Authority offers free transportation to students and chaperones on a field trip. Some restrictions may apply. For information, visit the UTA website on how to schedule a field trip.