Imaginarium School Field Trip Information
Welcome to the Imaginarium at Mississippi State University—a creativity and STEAM discovery center where students explore, imagine, and innovate through hands-on learning. Field trips at the Imaginarium offer guided, interactive experiences that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and creativity across science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).
Housed within the Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations (CHEF), the Imaginarium provides a dynamic environment where learning comes to life through play, experimentation, and design thinking.
Program Overview
Each field trip includes approximately two hours of interactive, standards-aligned, and guided STEAM activities facilitated by trained educators. Designed for K–8 students, our field trips promote curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving while connecting classroom learning to real-world exploration.
- Program Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: $10 per student
- Group Size: Up to 36 students per session (rotating in small groups)
- Location: Imaginarium, Mississippi State University Campus
Field trips feature rotating exhibits and themes—students might test structures on a Shake Table, experiment with motion on a Car Track, explore Magnet Walls and Wind Tubes, or experience virtual worlds through ClassVR headsets. Visits conclude with an interactive RoboFox Show led by our robot Astro!
How to Schedule a Field Trip
- Complete Imaginarium School Field Trip Agreement
The form includes details such as grade level(s), number of students, preferred dates/times, and contact information. Contact us for the Field Trip Agreement at imaginarium@colled.msstate.edu - Book at least two weeks in advance. Availability is first-come, first-served.
- Confirmation and Payment
After your request is approved, an invoice will be issued. Payment is due within 30 days of the field trip date, payable to "MSU Imaginarium". - Arrival and Check-In
Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for orientation. Groups arriving late may have a shortened session.
Field trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and space fills quickly—early scheduling is recommended.
Supervision and Safety
The safety and well-being of all learners is our top priority. Schools must provide qualified chaperones following MSU’s Minor Protection Policy:
- 1 adult per 6 students (ages 5 or under)
- 1 adult per 8 students (ages 6–8)
- 1 adult per 10 students (ages 9–14)
Chaperones are expected to actively supervise students and assist with transitions. Imaginarium staff facilitate the activities but do not assume supervisory responsibility for student conduct.
Cancellations and Weather
In the event of severe weather or university closures, trips may be rescheduled. We will make every effort to accommodate your group on an alternate date.
Photography and Media
Imaginarium may take photos or video recordings during field trips for educational, research, and promotional purposes. Schools may opt out by submitting a written request at least seven days before the visit.
Contact Us to Schedule
Imaginarium: Creativity & STEAM Discovery Center
Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations (CHEF)
Mississippi State University
129 Morgan Avenue
Mississippi State, MS 39762
imaginarium@colled.msstate.edu