Field Trip Policies

Policies concerning cancellation, rescheduling and no-shows

Contact us at fieldtrips@mnhs.org

Final numbers

• Failure to report final numbers to the scheduling office at least 14 days prior to your visit will result in cancellation fees of $80-$140 per scheduled group, if fewer students arrive at the destination.

Cancellation 

• 14 days or more from scheduled visit: No fee assigned.
• 13 days to 5 days from scheduled visit: 75% of the original invoice is due.
• 4 days or less from scheduled visit: Full original invoice is due.
• No Show: Full invoice is due.

Rescheduling

• 14 days or more from scheduled visit: No fee assigned.
• 13 days to 9 days from scheduled visit: $25 per scheduled lesson or tour group will be applied to the invoice.
• 8 days to 5 days from scheduled visit: 75% of original invoice is due.
• 4 days or less from scheduled visit: Full original invoice is due.

Weather cancellations

If severe weather interferes with scheduled programs, the Minnesota Historical Society will contact scheduled participants to notify of program cancellation. If you are not contacted, please assume that program will take place as scheduled. If you are unable to participate due to weather conditions, please contact us at fieldtrips@mnhs.org to reschedule. Failure to contact scheduling office will result in a no show fee.

Final payment

All reservations will be invoiced, to original booking teacher via email unless otherwise specified, after your program for final numbers in attendance. Separate payments by individual members of the group, including chaperones, will not be accepted. Final payment is due in the form of a single check or credit card within 30 days after your scheduled experience. No refunds will be issued after payment has been received. Minnesota Historical Society Membership and 6th Grade Minnesota History Passes are not valid for field trips, paid program, or specially priced exhibits.