Fees and Scheduling

Schools in the SVSU district will have access to the Museum for FREE. Program fees paid for from the Museum’s Education Endowment which is supported in part by Richard and Sandra Johnson, in honor of Priscilla Blake Johnson.

Additionally, in 2025 school bus fees will be fully underwritten by the Mergens Family Foundation.

Follow the link in the box below to contribute to the Education Fund and please write your intent in the box provided.

Contact dmallory@benningtonmuseum.org to schedule your visit or to discuss pricing. We strive to make these programs accessible for everyone.

In-House Programs (take place at the museum)

  • $4 per student, per program (i.e. If your students participate in 2 programs on one day, the price is $8 per student.)
  • Minimum fee of $40
  • 1 adult chaperone free for every 5 students
  • One-to-one aids, drivers, and other additional required adults are free. Let us know when you make your reservation how many you will be bringing.
  • Additional adults $10.50 each (Additional adults are not charged per program.)
  • Programs are 90 minutes long, unless otherwise noted or arranged.
  • Allow extra time before and after your scheduled program for visits to the restrooms and Museum Gift Shop.
  • Programs are available any day the Museum is open, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  • Programs must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. We recommend scheduling spring programs at least one month in advance as those dates tend to fill up early.

Outreach Programs (take place in your classroom)

  • $75 per presentation
  • Maximum class size of 25 students per presentation.
  • Mileage fee based on the federal rate applies to schools outside the Southwestern Vermont Supervisory Union.
  • Outreach programs are 60 minutes long unless otherwise noted or arranged.
  • Programs are available daily with flexible start and end times.
  • Programs must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. We recommend scheduling spring programs at least one month in advance as those dates tend to fill up early.
  • When scheduling multiple presentations, please allow 5 to 10 minutes transition time between programs.
  • Classroom teachers or other school staff are required to be in the room during the presentation.

Rentable Programs (museum loans materials to you)

  • $25 per program for 2 week rental.
  • Overdue charge: $5 per day.
  • Damage and lost item fees applied as necessary.
  • Payment is due upon program pick up.
  • Rentable programs must be reserved in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis.
  • The renting school or organization is responsible for program pick up and drop off.  The museum does not ship rentable programs.