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
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. Max Participants: 60 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM 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. Max Participants: 60 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM 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. Max Participants: 100 Duration: 2 hours Start Time: 9:30 AM 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. Max Participants: 100 Duration: 1 hour Start Time: 10:00 AM Recommended for grades 3-6, middle school and high school.
School Membership	$250	Your school receieves a 25% discount on: Museum tours Planetarium shows Traveling Teacher programs

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.

Booking a Tour

We have made our tour and paperwork process incredibly convenient by offering it online. To ensure you secure a spot, we recommend planning your visit in advance, as our Spring semester tour calendar fills quickly. If you have a specific date in mind, please contact us to confirm its availability.

For any general inquiries, you can reach us by calling 209-575-6196 or emailing lopezj@yosemite.edu..

Instructions:

Before proceeding, ensure that you have selected a program and reviewed the Tour Information section available on this page.

Next, download and fill out the Group Tour Request Packet. (digital signatures are acceptable).

Prepare the following attachments: your certificate of insurance and additional purchase order as needed.

Send the signed and completed packet along with the required attachments in an email to lopezj@yosemite.edu.

Please include your school name and program requested in the Subject line as follows: ei. Modesto Junior College - Combination Tour.

YOUR REQUEST WILL BE DELAYED IF NOT PROPERLY FORMATTED OR INCOMPLETE.

Please allow 5-7 business days to process your request. We will get in touch with you to confirm your date and provide an invoice.

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