The Institute for American Indian Studies seeks to teach through educational programs based on unbiased historical research and interpretation. Programs are designed to be accurate and interactive, and to stimulate further interest in the wonder and diversity of the earth's many cultures, beginning with the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Schedule a February or March education program now and receive $1.00 per student off of your total fee (applies to groups of fifteen participants or more)!

Education programs are available both at IAIS or at your facility through an outreach program. The programs are specifically designed for different age groups.

Pre-K through 1st grade Museum Program 2nd through 5th grade Museum Program Middle School Museum Program Outreach Program

To schedule a group visit, call the IAIS Education Department at (860)868-0518 extension 103, preferably in the afternoon.

• Program dates are assigned on a first come, first served basis with many peak season programs scheduled months in advance.
• All accompanying teachers are admitted free of charge.
• One (1) parent for every ten (10) children is allowed free of charge.
• Programs run as scheduled on rainy days. Students should be encouraged to dress appropriately.
• In the event of a cancellation, a full two weeks notice is required or a $100 cancellation fee will be charged.
• Cancellations due to severe weather will not be charged.
• A deposit for large groups may be required.

Here are some important facts to keep in mind about your IAIS field trip...

• Payment is due upon arrival on the day of program. At time of registration, please give a total count of all students and chaperones attending before the program begins. Arriving 15 minutes before start time is recommended.
• At the start of the day, please have each group in a separate line outside the doors. An Institute Educator will greet them and take them to their first destination.
• There is a short hike to the replicated Algonkian village. Please make sure that participants are aware of this and are properly dressed for the day's weather conditions.
• Due to the delicate nature of our artifacts, flash photography is strictly prohibited in the museum with the exception of the Longhouse Room. Please ask before taking pictures.
• Time in the IAIS Gift Shop is scheduled and organized. After their purchase, each student's bag will be labeled with their name and placed in one large bag with the teacher's name, containing all of the group's purchases. This bag will stay in the gift shop until the teachers or group leaders pick them up at the end of the program.
• The Institute does not have an indoor cafeteria; however there are picnic tables and benches to use outside. If this poses a problem, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Each group is responsible for their own lunch garbage. If you are not taking it with you, please place all garbage in a sealed or tied bag inside the dumpster located in the lower parking lot.
• Although it is not usually a problem, discipline is the responsibility of the teachers and chaperones, not the Institute Educators.
• Most importantly, have a safe, fun and educational trip.

IAIS Souvenir Gift Bags are also available for scheduled groups wishing to purchase souvenirs ahead of time. Please call your order in at least two weeks prior to your arrival. Gift Bags will be sorted and packaged by class and given to the teachers to distribute at the end of the program.