WKU DAY/ KY Museum Sample Field Trip Itinerary

WKU DAY/ KY Museum Sample Field Trip Itinerary
(Minimum 25 students / Maximum 90)
$6.00 per student
8:50 AM
Students unload in bus lane next to museum and greeted by KM staff. Chaperone
requirement: One adult for every 10 students.
9:00-10:45
Groups are taken on a one hour walking tour of campus (including approximately 20
minutes at the WKU Store).
Each group will be led by KM staff; however each group must be accompanied by
educator and adult chaperones that will be responsible for discipline, minor
emergencies, etc.
10:45ish-12
Lunch on Campus*
*Teacher makes advance reservations with WKU Food Services at 270-745-2416
*Weather permitting, some schools bring sack lunches, plastic table clothes and trash
bags and eat picnic style by the Lincoln statue in front of the KY Building.
12-12:15
Students walk back to KY Building (Western room).
Students are shown a brief Western overview session.
Students are shown brief PowerPoint on the Kentucky Building.
12:15-1:15
Groups are taken on tour of three exhibits by KM staff. Emphasis will
be on KY Building’s role in WKU History.
1:15ish
Tour concludes back at the KY Building with a final bathroom stop and/or KY gift shop.
1:30ish
Load buses from KY building.