Mound House is a cultural and environmental learning experience that your students will never forget. The downloadable documents below give you everything you need to ensure everyone gets as much as they can from this adventure. Book a tour with us if you haven’t planned for your school trip to the Mound House.
TIPS FOR TEACHERS
The Mound House site is limited in size and can accommodate a maximum of 50 students per school visit. Before arriving, have students divided into 4 equal-sized groups. Student name tags are recommended. Mound House student activities are conducted in an “outdoor classroom” setting. We recommend bringing insect repellent, sunscreen, bottled water, and snacks. Picnicking is available on Mound House grounds. Once you have crossed onto Fort Myers Beach, give us a call at (239) 765-0865.
PRICE
Field Trip rates are:
Student – $4.00/student for a guided field trip tour
Teachers/Chaperones – $4.00/adult with 1 organizer being free.
Field Trips do not include admission to the museum, only the underground exhibit Stories Beneath Our Feet
Please have your student and adult numbers tallied ahead of time and have a designated adult provide total payment in the form of a credit card or check at the Ticket Office/Museum Store.
PARKING
School buses should enter the Mound House grounds at the end of Connecticut St., drive through the gates along the crushed shell driveway to the sidewalk leading to the house, and unload passengers here. Buses can be parked in the grass.
Drivers of other vehicles are to unload passengers in the Main Parking Lot, but park in the Overflow Lot at 216 Connecticut St. A shuttle will bring them to the Mound House. Special Needs Parking is also available at the Mound House.
