Group
Visits
The International Fishing Hall
of Fame captures the thrill and excitement of sport fishing. Hands-on
exhibits and virtual reality fishing offers fun for the whole family.
This 60,000 square foot world class attraction includes:
- Wetlands Walk- over 4 acres
- Catch Gallery- plus 6 more unique galleries
- Fishing Hall of Fame
- A marina experience
- The E.K. Harry Library And Resource Center
- Discovery Room for children
- Journeys- A cinematic adventure
- Exciting educational programs
Our mission is to promote the enjoyment,
appreciation and effective conservation of fish, fishing and aquatic environments.
The
International Fishing Hall of Fame offers fun and educational field trips
to groups (15 or more people). Whether you are a child, an adult or a
senior, your group is admitted into the museum at a discounted price.
Educational Programs for groups
are also available.
Through
hands-on displays and games throughout the Museum,
guests will learn about the importance of Conservation
through sport fishing and biology.
Click here
for a Rotation Schedule.
Click
here
for a Scavenger Hunt to do while visiting the museum.
Click
to register on-line.
Field Trips
The
IGFA at the International Fishing Hall of Fame offers fun and educational
field trips to schools. Your group is admitted into the museum at a discounted
price and if your teacher has been to a Teacher
Workshop and is IGFA Certified,
you get an even bigger discount! Educational
Programs for school groups are available and will be discussed individually.
Through hands-on displays and games throughout the museum, guests will
be educated on the importance of conservation through sport fishing and
biology.
Planning Your Field Trip
Before contacting IGFA, have a couple of field trip dates in mind. Know
approximately how many children and chaperones will be attending and if
you are going to partake in an Educational
Program or Self-Guided
Tour. If your classes are going to enjoy the one-hour lab programs,
keep in mind IGFA can only have 30 children per lab and a maximum of four
labs per day. A 1:10 chaperone to student ratio is required, a 1:5 ratio
is allowed; these chaperones are free. When you contact IGFA, a staff
member will review the calendar and help you reserve a date.
Things To Bring:
- Camera
- Sunglasses if participating in outdoor
programs
We
provide all equipment!
Things NOT To Bring:
- Any narcotics or illegal drugs
- Any tobacco products
- Snacks are only allowed for camps
- Electronic equipment (cell phones, walkmans,
radios, etc.)
- Fishing gear (it will be supplied)
For the Teacher To Bring:
- Payment (due the morning of each field
trip day)
- Camera
- Permission slips (for teacher's use only)
- Rotation Schedule & Rules (it will
be faxed or mailed)
- Scavenger Hunts (it will be faxed or mailed,
the teacher can make copies)
Museum
Rules:
A 1:10 chaperone to child ratio is REQUIRED.
Chaperones must be with and supervise the children at ALL
times.
No running or yelling in the museum. Please keep your voices to a minimum.
This is a hands-on museum, but please do not touch artwork or artifacts
that are behind windows, ropes or bars.
This is the chaperone's responsibility, and they will be held responsible.
Food and drinks are not permitted throughout the museum. Please make
sure all trash is in it's proper place.
Failure to follow these rules will result in an unpleasant visit to
you and to the rest of our guests.
Most importantly, the children must be safe and have FUN!
Click here
for Rotation Schedule.
Click
here
for a Scavenger Hunt to do while visiting the museum.
Click Here For Promotions!
Click to register
on-line.
For more
information or to register please call (954) 924-4309, fax (954) 924-4299,
or e-mail.
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