Located on downtown Bradenton’s waterfront, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs which interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to the permanent exhibits, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions – offering something new to discover with each visit, featuring fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest animal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and pre-contact cultures, as well as local history and creative exhibitions. The Museum also features an all-digital Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. At The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you can learn about the world around you – land, sky, and sea – through the lens of Florida’s natural sciences.
We are proud to offer schools a variety off-site and in-person educational experiences. Learn more about each option below in the Explorations section.
After school and during select school breaks, The Bishop has several public programs to expand science learning for all ages! Check out Science Camps, IQuest, Teen Nights, Science Sprouts, Tales Under the Tree, and more at our website.
Education@BishopScience.org
http://www.bishopscience.org
201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Manatee
941-746-4131 x 113
The Bishop now offers station-based outreach programs! These work well to accommodate large groups as participants rotate through a series of hands-on explorations.
If you can’t make it to the Museum, or you want to extend your students’ learning with a pre- or post-field trip program, our Outreach Programs are a great way to bring the Museum’s resources directly to your group!
We are always expanding our topic selection– let us know what you are looking for!
Currently available themes:
Susan McCarthy
941.746.4131 ext.113
Education@BishopScience.org
Tuesday through Friday throughout the year, must book at least one month in advance
Anytime, including after-school programs.
Our Large Group Outreach Program works best in a large space, like a school gym or cafeteria, where up to 100 students can gather and move between 5 stations. At least 4 tables and 3 volunteers must be provided by the participant location.
This is available anywhere, including in your school! There is a travel fee if your location is over 10 miles away from The Bishop.
$500 for first hour, $250 per additional consecutive hour
Up to 4 hours per visit
Travel fee: 0-10 miles: $0 / 10-25 miles: $25 / 25-50 miles: $50
Transportation fees are included in the cost of the program that would be covered by financial assistance.