Chaperones are essential to the success of a group’s visit to the museum. Here are some handy tips to share with chaperones. This information is also included in a small brochure that can be downloaded and printed here Chaparone Guide

Being a Chaperone

• Please ensure that you and your group of students (10 students or fewer per chaperone) stay together during your time in the museum. This includes the Museum Store.
• Chaperones are responsible for keeping track of each student in their group.
• Chaperones are responsible for the proper behavior of their groups and should help the students respect museum rules and policies.
• Work with the students in your group as part of the program or lesson activities, but resist the temptation to supply students with answers.

Helpful Hints

• Learn the names and faces of the students in your group and make sure they know your name.
• Study the museum map and be aware of your group’s schedule.
• Talk to the teacher so you know which exhibit and experiences the teacher wishes the students to have during their visit.
• Make sure you know the time and place to meet for lunch and departure.
• Keep your group in one exhibit area at a time.
• If you have questions, ask a museum staff person or designated volunteer for help.
• Follow all instructions provided by museum staff and volunteers.
• Have fun!

Student Responsibilities and Expectations

• Students must stay with their chaperones at all times while in the museum and Museum Store.
• Please do not run, eat, use loud voices, push, fight, or throw things.
• Please do not touch unless signs, museum staff members or designated volunteers let you know it’s ok to touch.
• Use the stairs. The elevator is reserved for people pushing strollers or visitors with disabilities.
• Do not open alarmed emergency doors unless it is an emergency.

Behavior

In the instance of disruptive behavior:

• Teacher and or chaperone will be approached to resolve the situation.
• If the behavior persists, the museum reserves the right to ask student(s) to leave the museum.