Field Trip FAQ
How do I make a reservation for a field trip?
You must register for a tour at least two weeks in advance of your visit. Please complete the CHSA Group Visit Reservation Form. We will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days.
After I register, will I get verification that our field trip is booked?
Yes, after registration, we will follow-up to confirm details. Your field trip is finalized once we have sent a confirmation email and Google Calendar invitation. If you do not receive a confirmation within 3 business days of your request, please call (415) 391-1188 ext. 109 or email info@chsa.org.
Do we need to bring chaperones?
Do we have to pay?
Yes, group pricing is based on the type of group, group size, and program desired.
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- Virtual Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion
- All groups: $50 flat rate (regardless of group size)
- CHSA Museum Docent Tour
- Public K-12 Groups: $5 per student plus $5 per chaperone
- Private K-12 Groups: $10 per student plus $10 per chaperone
- College students & adults: $20 per participant (regardless of group size)
- CHSA Museum Self-Guided Tour
- Public K-12 Groups: $3 per student plus $5 per chaperone
- Private K-12 Groups: $5 per student plus $10 per chaperone
- College students & adults: $10 per participant (regardless of group size)
- Chinatown History Walking Tour
- Public K-12 Groups: $150 flat rate for all students plus $10 per chaperone
- Privatte K-12 Groups: $10 per student (K-12) plus $10 per chaperone
- College students: $20 per student (regardless of group size)
- Adult groups: $35 per participant (regardless of group size)
- Chinatown Food Walking Tour K-12
- Public K-12 Groups: $150 flat rate for all students plus $10 per chaperone
- Private K-12 Groups: $10 per student (K-12) plus $10 per chaperone
- College students: $20 per student (regardless of group size)
- Adult groups: $35 per participant (regardless of group size)
- Virtual Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion
We ask that you pay for the tour in full upon arrival. We accept credit card, check, and cash payments.
What if we are a Title I school?
We offer free docent and self-guided tours to Title I schools. Please fill out the Group Reservation Form to reserve a Group Visit. The form requires you to indicate your status and we will confirm your reservation.
Where do we park?
How do we get to CHSA by public transportation?
By Cable Car : Stop at the intersection of Clay and Powell Streets.
What time should we arrive?
What should the teacher do when we arrive?
Where can we put our stuff?
Can we take pictures?
Where can we eat lunch?
What kind of accessibility do you have for kids with special needs?
What do we do if we need to cancel?
The museum incurs significant staffing costs for cancellations or no shows. We ask that groups notify us 48 hours before your planned visit if you need to cancel. Late cancellations are required to pay the full amount for the reservation. Cancellations can be made via phone at (415) 391-1188 ext. 109 or email to amanda.putnam@chsa.org. Your cancellation will be considered final once you will receive an email response confirmation.
Rescheduling requests can also be done over the phone at (415) 391-1188 ext. 109 or by email to amanda.putnam@chsa.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your new proposed date, but cannot guarantee a spot. Please send at least two new dates as part of your request so that we can make the best effort to meet your needs.
Please contact us with any questions online or at (415) 391-1188 x109. Thank you for your support!
Location
965 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Hours
Mon – Tue: Closed
Wed – Sun: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.