Teachers! Bring your class to the Indian Museum for an engaging, standards-aligned field trip that explores Native history, culture, and creativity—past and present. Every visit includes a tour, hands-on learning in our interactive area, a stop at the Keeper of the Plains, and time to view artwork by Keeper creator Blackbear Bosin and other Native artists featured in the museum. 

PRICING 

• Students: $5 
• Teachers & Chaperones: $5 
• Optional Add-On Activities: $1 per student per activity 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 

• Aligned with Kansas academic standards
• Covers early Native cultures and the history of tribal removal (HGSS Standard 2, Benchmark 3)
• Emphasizes modern Native identity and achievements post-1970 (HGSS Standard 4)
• Hands-on play area with Native games, books, and toys
• Keeper of the Plains visit included
• Optional STEAM-based add-on activities 

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS – $1 EACH 

​Enhance your visit with hands-on STEAM activities that connect directly to classroom learning: 

• Monument Math (Math + History) Students use rulers and calculators to measure and scale Native landmarks like the Keeper of the Plains.
• ​​Standards: 3.MD.A.1 | 6.RP.A.3 
• Bead Coding (Technology + Math) Students “code” using colorful bead patterns, blending traditional Native art with basic programming and math skills.
• ​Standards: K-2.CS.1.1 | 1.OA.D.8 | 6.SP.5 | 9-12.CS.1.2
• Survival Structures (Engineering) Students work in teams to build mini shelters using basic materials, inspired by traditional Native dwellings and engineering practices.
• ​Standards: 3-5.ETS1.2 | HS-ETS1-2
• Corn Husk Dolls (Art) Students create traditional corn husk dolls while learning about the importance of handmade toys in Native cultures. 
• ​Standards: VA.CR.II.2.1 | VA.CR.II.1.2
• Dream Catchers (Art + History) Students make their own dream catchers and learn about their origins and cultural symbolism. 
• Standards: VA.RE.II.2.1 | VA.RE.II.1.1
• Plant Power (Science + Culture) Students plant herbs and discover how Native communities use plants for food, medicine, and ceremony.
• Standards: 2.LS2.A | MS-LS2-1
• Pattern Making (Art + Math) Using Native-inspired symbols, students create repeating patterns while learning basic design and geometry concepts.
• Standards: VA.CR.I.2.1 | K.G.A.1 | VA.CR.I.1.2 | 7.G.A.1
• Make-a-Drum (Music + Culture) Students build a small hand drum and explore its role in Native music, ceremony, and storytelling.
• ​Standards: MU.P.II.2.1 | MU.P.II.1.1 

FREE TEACHER PREVIEW DAY 

Saturday, August 16 |10 AM–4 PM | Free for Teachers 

Come and go all day! Teachers get free admission, explore the museum, preview field trip offerings and add-on activities, and enjoy refreshments and goodies. A great chance to plan your next visit and see what’s new!