Group Tours
About our Group Tours:
We are thrilled to offer private docent-led tours designed specifically for schools and community groups. These engaging tours are available for a fee and are hosted on Wednesdays to Fridays during our regular operating hours.
Please note that for group sizes of 12 or more individuals, our group admission pricing will apply. If you plan to organize your own tour of the GVM, simply give us a call ahead of time so we can schedule the perfect time for your visit.
The GVM's Current availability for Group Tours - Updated 02/22/2024
- March - Unavailable
- April - Unavailable
- May - Unavailable
- June - Open
Limited Planetarium Tour Programs are available and limited to Wednesday dates only. Please reach out to lopezj@yosemite.edu to inquire.
On-Site Programs |
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Combination Tour |
$700 |
Includes a private Docent led Museum Tour and Planetarium Show. Students rotate through our space and will view a planetarium show of their instructors’ choice.
Recommended for grades K-3, and 4-5. |
Docent Led Museum Tour |
$300 |
Private Docent led museum tour. A docent will lead your classes through the GVM exploring the five habitat areas found in California.
Recommended for grades K-3, and 4-5. |
Self-Guided Museum Tour |
$400 |
10 Minute staff introduction to the Museum followed by a self guided tour of the current exhibits. Teachers receieve instructional materials to supplement their visit.
Recommended for grades 4-6 or groups larger than 60. The Self-guided tour can be comined with a planetarium program to create a Self-Guided Combination Tour. |
Planetarium Show |
$500 |
Our planetarium show includes a screening of the instructors choice and a brief self-Guided tour of the Rotating Gallery.
Recommended for grades 3-6, middle school and high school. |
School Membership |
$250 |
Your school receieves a 25% discount on:
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Tour Information
Reservation Policies, Terms and Conditions
- Please plan your visit in advance and review the group tour paperwork requirements.
- All tours are subject to having outside members of the public present in the museum during the tour.
- If a docent is not available for your Docent Led program, your tour will be modified into a Self-guided tour at no extra cost.
- To cancel or revise a reservation, contact lopezj@yosemite.edu a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival.
- Cancellations made with less than 14 days notice are subject to a $40.00 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice or no-shows will be invoiced for the full price of the tour.
- Pre-payments are not accepted and will be returned to your school/organization.
- All tours are a flat group price, we do not invoice individual admissions.
- The MJC Business office will invoice your school district directly at the end of the month.
- Purchase orders (POs) are accepted and must be submitted along with paperwork requirements.
- Payment can be made upon arrival and may be made by cash, check or major credit cards only.
- Groups must maintain a student/chaperone ratio of 10:1
- Chaperones not included on the original group reservation must pay separately upon arrival.
- Groups arriving more than 30 minutes late forfeit their Docent.
- Campus parking is currently free in spots not marked "STAFF"
- Buses may not park in loading zones and may park in any lot. A campus map can be found here.
- By booking a tour date, you hereby agree to these terms and conditions.