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 306-955-5729 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.
- Due to construction, once you get off the school bus you will need to follow the detour signs and walk around the west side of the building to get to the museum. Here are some photos of the route.
- 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 your field trip session leader at the number given to you the week before your field trip session. We will come and find you and/or adjust your meeting time. If you are unable to reach your session leader, call or text Erica (museum manager and coordinator of the field trip program) at 306-715-3713.
Free transportation for Community School groups and First Nation schools
Accessibility funds through our program may be available to cover the cost of transportation for Community School groups and First Nation schools. If you didn't request this on 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. There is an elevator right in the museum to get to the second floor, where there are more diplays 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.
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 are free and open to the public for drop-in visits, and it is also a space that is shared with university students, staff and faculty. Please be considerate and courteous.
We have a scavenger hunt tour and some other resources here that can help you make the most of your visit!
Museum of Natural Sciences behaviour guidelines
- To help the animals feel safe and secure in their homes, please do not tap on the glass aquariums and enclosures and do not play in the ponds.
- You are welcome and encouraged to take photos of your visit, but do not use flash as it can scare the animals.
- The museum is located near working classrooms, labs, offices and study spaces, we have many artifacts that are fragile and valuable, and loud noises can scare the animals. Please do not run or use loud voices.
- Children must be supervised by parents, caregivers or chaperones.
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.