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RESERVATIONS
PAYMENT
PROGRAM FEES
GROUP SIZES
SELF-GUIDED VISITS
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
THE MUSEUM STORE
CONTACT THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Reservations
Space is limited, so please submit your reservation request at least four weeks in advance. To schedule your visit:
Review the grade-appropriate offerings.
Select the school program(s) you wish to attend.
Choose dates and times suitable to your schedule. Have alternative selections prepared in case your first choices are unavailable.
To reserve your program, phone 610-432-4333, ext. 32, Monday to Friday. Please have the following information ready when you call:
Your name
Teacher's name, if different from your name
School address, phone and email
Is this program part of the M.O.R.E. for Children initiative? (For more information, visit more.lehighcounty.org)
Method of payment (check, credit card or cash) if program is not part of the M.O.R.E. for Children initiative
Title of program(s)
Preferred date(s) and time(s)
Grade level
Number of students and adult supervisors
Any special needs or requests
Confirmation
When your reservation has been booked, you will receive confirmation of your program by e-mail or mail within seven business days. Please note that your visit is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation
letter. Review your confirmation letter to ensure all of the information is correct. If there are errors, contact the reservations coordinator immediately at
610-432-4333, ext. 32.
Changes and Cancellations
If you must change or cancel your confirmed program, please do so as quickly as possible by phone. We often have a waiting list, and other classes can fill your space.
Please note that we cannot always accommodate changes due to limited space. All cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the start of your program; otherwise, you will be charged in full. Call 610-432-4333, ext. 32 to notify the museum of any cancellations.
Payment
All student program fees are payable, in full, by check, cash or credit card upon arrival at the museum. A receipt for your visit will be issued at that time. Please be prepared to pay in one transaction regardless of payment method.
If you are visiting the museum through the Lehigh County M.O.R.E. for Children initiative, you must check in at the front desk upon arrival and sign your school's invoice. If you do not sign, you will be invoiced for your visit.
If you do not know whether your school district or school is eligible for M.O.R.E. for Children funding, please visit http://more.lehighcounty.org/more.cfm. The contacts provided can give you information on how to access this funding. Please note: Only on-site student programs are eligible for the M.O.R.E. for Children Initiative, benefiting schools in Lehigh County. Self-guided visits and outreach activities do not qualify.
The Allentown Art Museum is a designated M.O.R.E. for Children site.
Student & Teacher Program Fees
Fees for each student program are indicated in the "Year at a Glance" sections of the school programs brochure. Remember, the minimum group size is 10 students.
Teacher workshop fees are indicated with the program description. Fees are subject to change without notice. All teachers and supervisors are free of charge up to the ratio
limit. Beyond the ratio limit, the student fee rate will apply.
Please be Prompt!
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your program start time. If delayed, call 610-432-4333, ext. 10. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late, your program will be cancelled
and you will be charged in full for your program.
Group Sizes
Each theme is designed for a class of approximately 25 students. We can accommodate more than one class at a time, depending on the theme requested. Ask our reservations
coordinator for details at 610-432-4333, ext. 32.
Self-Guided Visits
Self-guided groups are welcome to visit the Allentown Art Museum for a fee of $3-$4 per student. Please notify the reservations coordinator at least four weeks in
advance by calling 610-432-4333, ext. 32 to insure that your preferred gallery is available and that your group can be comfortably accommodated.
Supervisors to Students
Please ensure that there is a 1:5 supervisor to student ratio with all elementary groups. Middle school and high school groups require a 1:10 ratio. The presence and assistance of teachers and adult supervisors is essential during school programs. Program leaders require your assistance in the following areas:
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monitoring students through the duration of the program
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assisting in the distribution of materials for in-gallery activities and/or art projects
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assisting with clean-up at the end of the activity and/or art project
Your help ensures the program's success and the security of your students; it is greatly appreciated by the program leaders. Please make all supervisors aware of the vital role they will play during the program.
Arrival and Departure
The Allentown Art Museum is located at 31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, Pa. Bus parking details are available by request at the time of booking. Metered car
parking and pay lots are available in the vicinity. Meters have a two-hour time limit.
The Museum Store
The Museum Store features a selection of unique gifts inspired by works in the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Students are welcome to visit the Museum
Store after their school program with adult supervision (ratio of 1 supervisor to 5 students at a time due to limited space). Please allow extra time for a visit to
the Store when planning your school visit.
| Allentown Art Museum | Telephone 610-432-4333, ext. 32 |
| Education Department | Fax 610-434-7409 |
| 31 N. Fifth Street | education@allentownartmuseum.org |
| Allentown, PA 18101 | www.allentownartmuseum.org |