Field Trip FAQ
How do we get to the Museum of Natural Sciences?
Click here for general information on getting here. If you are new to visiting the University of Saskatchewan campus, please don't hesiate to contact us at 306-966-5729 or museum.naturalsciences@usask.ca. We would be glad to answer questions and help you find your way!
Where is the school bus drop-off?
- The drop-off and pick-up location for school buses is 112 Science Place at the Collaborative Sciences Research Building.
- After you enter the Collaborative Sciences Research Building, please follow the signs through the buildings to the museum.
- If you need it, there is bus parking at Lot 20 near Merlis Belsher Place.
Where do we meet our field trip session leaders?
You will meet your session leader at the T. rex in the Museum of Natural Sciences at the session start time (9:30am or 12:15pm) to take you to your field trip location, and then bring your group back to the T. rex or to your bus at the end of the session (11:30am or 2:15pm).
Watch for an email the week before your field trip to connect you to your session leaders!
We're late or lost! What should we do?
Call or text our museum manager Erica or your session leader at the number(s) sent to you via email the week before your field trip session. We will come and find you and/or adjust your meeting time.
Do field trip sessions include a visit to the Museum of Natural Sciences?
Some include a tour and others don't, so please check your session details. You are always welcome to spend as much time as you want at the Museum of Natural Sciences, before or after your session. We have a scavenger hunt tour and some other resources here that can help you make the most of your visit.
If you recieve free bussing for schools needing extra support, you are welcome to book your bus so that you can spend longer on campus.
Funding to cover transportation costs
If you teach at a school that needs extra support, you can request free bussing when you fill in the form. Free bussing is made possible thanks to the Community Initiatives Fund and is allocated to qualifying schools based on consultation with the school boards. Priority will be given to the following schools:
- Bishop Klein, Bishop Roborecki, St. Frances, St. Maria Goretti, St. John, St. Mary’s, St. Mark, St. Michael, and St. Edward
- Caroline Robins, Caswell, Wâhkôhtowin, Fairhaven, Sutherland, Howard Coad, King George, Lester B. Pearson, Mayfair, North Park Wilson, Westmount, W.P. Bate, Vincent Massey
If you didn't request this at the time of registration, you can still do so by contacting us at 306-955-5729 or museum.naturalsciences@usask.ca.
Are your field trip sessions in wheelchair accessible spaces?
The Museum of Natural Sciences and most of the field trip labs, classrooms, and other spaces are wheelchair accessible. Some of the museum's displays and exhibits may be harder to view. There is an elevator right in the museum to get to the second floor, where there are more displays you may wish to explore. Please note that the Observatory is not wheelchair accessible.
If you have visitors in your group with special needs, please email museum.naturalsciences@usask.ca or call 306-966-5729 and we will be happy to answer questions and do our best to make accommodations.
What else can we do on campus?
Spend the day at the university! There are several other places you might like to visit or book a tour at such as the Museum of Antiquities, Art Galleries, Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Little Stone Schoolhouse, Canadian Light Source, campus buildings, and the outdoor spaces.