School tours
A visit to the Springs Preserve is an immersive educational experience designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding. With attractions and exhibits aligned to the science and social studies Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS), we aim to spark lifelong learning that extends far beyond the classroom walls.
Tour options
Want to explore the Springs Preserve with your students? Take them on a free self-guided tour! Self-guided tours are generally offered Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. (Non-CCSD schools may take the self-guided tour Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, from noon to 2 p.m.)
Who qualifies?
Our free self-guided school tours are available for the classes of teachers in Southern Nevadan public, private, and charter schools, during the school year, after attending our orientation.
Not a teacher at a public, private, or charter school? We’d still love to have you here! Feel free to contact our Group Sales team to coordinate an experience for your group.
What's included?
Access to our grounds and attractions including Origen Museum, Boomtown 1905, WaterWorks Museum, Nature Exchange, Botanical Garden, Trails and our picnic areas.
Note: Nevada State Museum field trips must be booked separately. Book a Nevada State Museum field trip.
What's not included?
Toddler Time, Butterfly Habitat, or guides.
Teaching tools
We've developed these specialized activities for teachers to complete with their students around the Springs Preserve.
Self-Guided Field Trip Student Packets and Activities
- Origen Museum (English)
- Origen Museum (Spanish)
- WaterWorks
- Boomtown 1905
- Botanical Garden
- DesertSol Solar House BINGO
- Crossroads Trail
Teacher Guides and Answer Keys
Ready to book?
To learn more about our Field Trip program, attend one of our monthly virtual orientations. You will receive access to register for school tours upon completion of the orientation. All teachers joining your group must attend the virtual orientation prior to your trip. We look forward to seeing you there!
Field Trip Orientation Sign Up
We require one chaperone or teacher for every 20 students. The maximum number of chaperones is one for every 5 students. Any additional chaperones above that ratio must pay $9.95 admission.
If you have any questions about school tours, please call Springs Preserve Education at 702-822-7709.
This program is supported by the generous contributions of the Rosenblum Family Foundation