Planning Information
Location
Conner Prairie is conveniently located six miles northeast of Indianapolis on Allisonville Road or off exit 5 from Interstate 69, six miles
north of I-465.
Reservations
Reservations are required for all programs and can be made by calling
317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836. For the Self-guided Tour only, reservations can be made online. Please have the following information
ready:
- Your name
- School name
- School address
- School phone number
- School fax number
- Alternate phone number
- Program of interest
- First choice of dates
- Second choice of dates
- Time requested
- Grade level
- Anticipated number of students
- Anticipated number of adults
- Anticipated number of teaching and school staff
- Any special needs or requests
Payment and Cancellations
Pre-payment is required for some programs. To receive a full refund
for pre-paid programs, cancellations must be made three weeks prior
to the program date. Conner Prairie’s programs operate rain
or shine. Conner Prairie reserves the right to cancel to any program.
All prices and times are effective September 1, 2006-August 31,
2007.
Group Leaders
One adult leader must accompany each group of 10 students, grades
2-12. Pre-K-grade 1 should have one adult for every five students.
Group leaders are responsible for their students’ behavior
and must remain with their students at all times.
Food
Try our haversack kids' meal this year! Lunchmeat sandwiches, sides and a drink are served in a souvenir bag. Advance reservations required. Call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 at least two weeks before your visit.
Limited lunch space is available in outdoor shelters on a first-come,
first served basis. Food and drinks are not permitted in the outdoor
historic areas or exhibit galleries in the Museum Center.
Museum Shop
Don’t forget to stop in the Museum Shop! Discover
pioneer and history books, educational items and games perfect for
classroom use. Students enjoy the wooden toys, musical
instruments, historic clothing, games and old-fashioned candy. Shop before your tour
and leave your bags with us!
First Aid Location
The First Aid room is located in the hallway near the orientation
theater. If you need first aid, notify a staff member to assist
you.
Special Needs
Conner Prairie strives to provide educational and fun experiences for everyone. Please notify Guest Services if your group
has anyone with special needs so that we may assist in making your
visit enjoyable for everyone. Tram service is available for those
needing special assistance to our outlying historic areas.
Photograph Policy
When making a group reservation, you are giving permission for your
group to be photographed, allowing Conner Prairie to use the group’s
or individual’s likeness for publication and marketing
purposes.
Farm Animals
For the safety of students and the museum’s livestock, farm
animals should not be fed or petted unless supervised by museum
staff.