ONSITE PROGRAMS

Teacher Field Trip FAQ

NOTE: current availability for the remaining 2023-2024 school year is limited. Thank you to the many schools that have joined us for our EDU Onsite programs!

Do you offer field trips? What are they?

The Rock Hall offers K-12 field trips! Each program begins with an interactive 30-minute presentation followed by 2-3 immersive and engaging activities in the museum’s exhibits. Self-guided activities, available on Rock Hall EDU Online, help chaperones/leaders ask students to investigate specific exhibit cases and artifacts and reflect on what they observe. The interactive Garage exhibit and the Power of Rock Experience also have guiding questions, making these marquee Rock & Roll Hall of Fame experiences part of your programming day.

We offer four EDU Onsite programs:

1. Play It Loud for grades K-5
2. Bronx to the Hall for grades 5-12
3. Hello Cleveland for grades 5-12
4. We Shall Overcome for grades 7-12

Please check out each offering’s program page here for more information.

New in Spring 2024, we are offering our “Hello Cleveland!” program! This program is designed for the 5th and above grade level. If you book this program, kindly arrive at 10:30am for check in so that we can have an 11am start. Following this 30-minute interactive presentation, you will form small groups of 5-10 students with 1-2 chaperones for exploring the museum on your own.

We are optimistic about additional program offerings for Fall 2024. Stay tuned!

When are they?

We teach most Tuesdays – Fridays from mid-October to the end of May. Programs start at 10 am and run until noon. We ask that your group arrives at 9:30 am.

How do I book a field trip?

• Once you decide which program is the best fit for your students, click on that program’s registration button, select your date, and the number of chaperones and students.
• The form will also prompt contact info and lunch plans.
• You will receive a pair of confirmation emails upon successful registration: one with the ticket QR code and the other with information about your day. You will also receive a reminder email one week before your scheduled EDU field trip.

What is the capacity?

90 students and 10 chaperones total for the day. Please note that this may be filled with more than one school group and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For the “Hello Cleveland!” program, we are able to accommodate a higher capacity of 150 total.

What about chaperones?

We require a 1:10 chaperone to student ratio.

My students have special needs. What accommodations do you offer?

We want all students to have a great day!

• If you have students with sensory needs, our friends at Kulture City have provided sensory kits for guest use. These kits most commonly help if a student needs headphones. Our exhibits can get a little loud.
• We also have wheelchairs available upon request.
• Our teaching staff has experience with and training regarding special needs. We also encourage aids and any support staff needed.
• More information available here: https://www.rockhall.com/accessibility
• If you have a specific concern, please message us at [email protected].

Okay, we booked a field trip! What do we do the day of?

We look forward to hosting you and your students!

• Please have your QR code with your tickets readily available upon arrival. Have your buses pull up to the front of the museum, just past the large, red “Long Live Rock” letters. As you enter the museum, one of our Fan Engagement Specialists will greet you, scan your tickets, go over general Rock Hall information, and then introduce you to the Education staff.
• Please be aware that all Rock Hall visitors (general admission, school groups of all ages, and event guests) will walk through our weapons detection scanners.

Where do our buses park?

• Oversized vehicles, like buses, can park at Dock 32 (behind FirstEnergy Stadium), North Coast Harbor Port lot at 101 Erieside, Cleveland, OH 44114. Their hours of operation are 7 Days / Week: 5:30 am to 9:00 pm. Daily rates tend to range between $30-$35. You can reach them directly at (216)-781-7489.
• Otherwise, there are parking meters around the area and other street parking options around the Great Lakes Science Center but bus drivers must stay with the buses in most of these areas.

What are the lunch options?

When you book a field trip, you will be asked to tell us your lunch plans.

Please select from the following:

1. Bringing bagged lunches (we offer non-refrigerated storage)
2. Buffet needed (if you select this option, our food & beverage team will be in contact with you the week before your field trip)
3. Not eating at the Rock Hall

What about the café?

For the smoothest and most efficient day possible for you and your students, we recommend one of the options above. This ensures that your group eats quickly as the café is often busy tending to our general admission guests.

What time is our lunch?

Most groups eat immediately after the EDU program is over (noon).

Will we have time to explore the exhibits?

Field trip programs run from 10am until noon (or 11am to 11:30am in the case of “Hello Cleveland!”).

• After you complete the program, the day is yours to do with as you please. Most groups choose to eat lunch right after their program. You are welcome to explore the exhibits until it is time to return to your school, which will likely be a little different for every group.
• Wait! We need to leave at 11:30! Please let your educator know this but if this is the case, we recommend the GA tickets with group discount so that your day is not rushed.

We booked a field trip but have to cancel or reschedule! What do we do?

If you need to reschedule, please book a new field trip under the new date and email us at [email protected] so that we may provide your old date to another school.

We want to bring more than your stated capacity.

Please email us at [email protected] with your expected number, including chaperones, as well as the date, time, and desired program. We will work with you to the best of our ability to find a situation that works for your group.

How do I stay up to date on Rock Hall Education? Can I use your teaching materials in my classroom?

We offer free teacher resources at edu.rockhall.com.

• This site contains thousands of free assets from our Library & Archives and Curatorial Team as well as Education Department-made content: prompts, activities, playlists, guides, and more!
• You can also sign up for our monthly e-newsletter at edu.rockhall.com. This e-newsletter has the latest content updates, featured teachers, and more. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Do you offer teacher professional development?

We sure do! We offer a Summer Teacher Summit for teachers of any grade, specialty, or experience. Please be sure you signed up for our e-newsletter via edu.rockhall.com. We announce each year’s professional development details there. There is typically an onsite day at the museum in Cleveland as well as a separate, online day.

What if my students and I just want to explore the museum on our own?

If you would like to explore the museum without an EDU program or outside of our teaching availability, please purchase your general admission tickets via our group discount.

This discount automatically applies on the 15th ticket of any combination.

We are a summer camp and want to add in a Rock Hall visit.

Great! Please book tickets via https://tickets.rockhall.com/.

The Rock Hall does not host its own summer camps.

I have questions about the museum in general.

Please visit our museum FAQ page here: https://www.rockhall.com/faq/ or email [email protected].

I have a question about Rock Hall Education not answered here.

Please email us at [email protected]