Older Adults Field Trips
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A Museum Journey for Seniors
The Neon Museum invites older adults to engage with the city’s vibrant past through tailored field trip experiences at our iconic Neon Boneyard. Each program blends nostalgia, discovery, and meaningful interaction—perfect for senior centers, retirement communities, and memory care groups.
REQUEST A FIELD TRIP
Please email programs@neonmuseum.org with any questions or concerns.
KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Group Size
- Maximum: 25 older adults per field trip session
- Larger groups may book multiple sessions on the same date or various dates.
Scheduling & Dates
During the CCSD School Year (August 11th, 2025 – May 26th, 2026)
Available Mondays only
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM
- 10:15 – 11:15 AM
- 11:30 – 12:15 PM
Weather Policy
The Neon Boneyard is outdoors and uncovered. Please check the weather before visiting and encourage the group to wear appropriate clothing. Please encourage participants to bring water, hats, sunglasses, etc. to ensure their comfort during the heat and to wear warm clothing in the winter months.
During field trips, we follow the Museum’s inclement weather policy as follows:
Inclement Weather Warning
As the Neon Boneyard is an outdoor collection, all scheduled trips are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather; however, we rarely cancel for rain, except in cases of thunder and lightning following safety protocols due to the metal nature of the collection.
If temperatures reach 105°F or higher, the trip will be moved indoors for the safety of visitors and staff. In cases of inclement weather, the field trip will be moved into our lobby and completed through a 3D tour.
We follow the guidelines that are in place when the museum is open to the public for morning field trips.
If a trip is cancelled, we will attempt to place you on the next available trip wherever possible or provide a full refund.
PRICING
Field Trip Pricing
For Public Entities: No Charge
(Nonprofits, government-run community centers, and other publicly funded programs)
- Thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors, we offer this program at no charge to public entities. In return, we ask that your group complete a short post-visit survey. This feedback helps us improve our programs.
For Private Groups: $250 per hour
(Private living centers, retirement communities, health systems, etc.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between The Neon Museum on the Road and older adult field trips?
Older Adult Field Trips
These outings take place at The Neon Museum, where participants explore the historic sign collection in person, guided by the Museum Learning Team with optional activities available.
The Neon Museum on the Road
Experiences at your organization’s center or meeting space offer a museum-led program at your location, bringing interactive presentations and materials tailored to your group.
Both options are designed to engage older adults but differ in setting and level of physical immersion.
Can my group book a field trip during night time hours?
Older Adult Field trips are available on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00–10:00 AM, 10:15–11:15 AM, or 11:30 AM–12:15 PM, on a first-come, first-served basis. You may request trips on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays, and we will accommodate if possible. Additional weekday availability begins May 22, 2026.
If you’re interested in scheduling a night time tour during the Museum’s public hours, you can book a group of up to 15 participants through our Group Sales team. Please visit https://neonmuseum.org/group-sales/ to get started.
Can my group have lunch at the Museum after our visit?
Yes! There is a city owned park across the street from the Museum that groups are welcome to use for snacks and lunch following their field trip, however, museum staff will not be on site to assist once the field trip has ended. We are unable to host groups for an extended stay to eat lunch on the Museum patio, as no food is allowed in the Neon Boneyard.
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that some field trips may be booked months in advance. Throughout the year, we send reminder emails to confirm your trip. If you need to cancel, please provide at least 24 hour notice so we can offer the opportunity to other organizations. Private groups who do not provide the 24 hour notice will not receive a refund.
Can I book The Neon Museum on the Road and a field trip to the Museum for the same older adult group?
Yes, we encourage groups to book an Older Adult field trip and The Neon Museum on the Road. These programs are designed to complement each other. To book a Museum in Motion presentation, click this link
Is the Museum Store open during my field trip?
Unfortunately, the Museum Store is not open during field trips.
I have another question that is not answered here.
We are happy to help, please contact programs@neonmuseum.org