What do students do on a field trip to PNB?
- Take a creative movement dance class in a professional studio- includes live musical accompaniment
- Go behind the scenes with a peek into PNB’s Costume Shop
- See and touch examples of costumes and shoes
- Observe professional PNB Company dancers at work
Prepare your students for what to expect on a fieldtrip to the Phelps Center with PNB’s Social Narrative.
How much does a field trip cost?
$165 per classroom; maximum 30 participants in each class.
PNB can accommodate up to 2 classrooms visiting at one time (must be from the same school).
How do I schedule a field trip?
Fieldtrips are typically scheduled for select Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, and up to two classrooms can be accommodated at a time. Fieldtrips last approximately 1.5 hours.
Contact education@PNB.org or 206.441.2432 for more details or to schedule a fieldtrip.
Where are PNB's Studios?
Fieldtrips take place at PNB’s Seattle Center location, the Phelps Center, located at 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109. This is on the north side of the Seattle Center campus, next door to McCaw Hall.
Other Details
- Maximum class size is 30 students; up to 2 classes (60 people) may attend at the same time
- Schools must provide own transportation
- Drop-off/pick-up load zone is available in front of the Phelps Center, along Mercer Street, for school buses
- Parking information for cars
- We are unable to accommodate fieldtrip groups eating lunch on site. If your fieldtrip plans include lunchtime, there are several areas around PNB that can accommodate school groups. The Seattle Center Fountain is just out the back door and the Seattle Center Armory has a large area of indoor seating.
Transportation Support
Are you a public school in King County looking for support to cover bus costs to attend this field trip?
The Curiosity Pass Field Trip Transportation Program reimburses eligible schools/school districts for the cost of field trip bus transportation to King County arts, science, heritage, and historic preservation programs delivered by Doors Open eligible cultural partners. PNB is an eligible destination!
Click here for more information and to see if your school is eligible.