Tim Neff, Director of Education, Ext. 219 Richard Williams, Education Consultant, Ext. 222 Vince Appleman, Education Consultant, Ext. 222 John Ford, Historian, Ext. 214 412-621-4253
Tours may be booked for groups of all sizes and ages, including schools, colleges, veterans' organizations, and seniors groups. The Grand Ballroom can be reserved for brown bag lunches subject to availability.
Guided School Tours
Soldiers & Sailors offers guided tours for school field trips. The tour lasts 1 hour and is led by an experienced docent. Tours can be of the entire museum or focused on a particular area of study (see below). The cost of the tour is $3 per student and chaperones are free.
Customized Tours: The Civil War |
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Our most interactive and engaging museum experience. Students tour the museum in squadrons (10-15 students). Each student is assigned a role to play (commander, musician, photographer, etc.). Students learn the importance of cooperation and teamwork in the military. Students participate in letter and diary writing activities and other hands-on experiences. The tour lasts 2 hours. Teachers pre-assign student roles. Each student receives a personal dog tag. The cost of the tour is $6 per student and chaperones are free.
Teachers can choose from Civil War |
Every student on the VIP Tour receives: A personal dog tag, a digital picture of their squadron and an educational packet containing a list of causes and effects, a timeline, a map, and a bio of a commanding officer. |
Comprehensive Tour (NEW!)
Soldiers & Sailors and Fort Pitt Museum have come together to provide teachers and students with a comprehensive tour covering the complete history of American Conflicts from a Pittsburgh perspective. The tour begins with the French and Indian War at Fort Pitt and ends with the War on Terrorism at Soldiers & Sailors. The complete tour lasts four and a half hours and costs $7 per student and chaperones are free. This price includes admission to Fort Pitt Museum, Blockhouse and VIP tour admission to Soldiers & Sailors. Area for brown bag lunches provided.
Contact Tim Neff for further information.
Special Tours Available for Scouts
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