Independent Scout Activities

Scavenger Hunt

Brownie and Cub Scout Leaders can call 314-965-6885 ext. 5 to reserve the "Travel Case" or "Jr. Travel Case" for your group. Scouts will have a blast using educational tools as they complete an outdoor scavenger hunt on the museum grounds. They will make predictions, learn about transportation history, use math skills, read maps and follow directional instructions as they navigate around the park property. Each scout will be given a Scavenger Hunt and pencil. In the event of inclement weather the day of your scheduled visit, call 314-965-6885 ext. 5 to reschedule. No refunds will be given.

Brownie Girl Scouts
Introducess girls to requirements for the "It's Your Story – Tell It!" Making Games Badge.

Boy Scouts
Complete your Museum Visit requirement with the "Travel Case."

Travel Case is for grades 3-6
Jr. Travel Case is for grades K-3

This is an outdoor activity. Please keep this in mind when choosing the date for your visit.

Fees
$3.00 per scout (group admission), $4.00 per adult.

$15.00 for "Travel Case" rental (credit card must be given for payment and security deposit. It will be charged $50.00 if the case in not returned or a minimum of $10.00 if items are broken or missing).
One case will cover 10 scouts, if more than 10 scouts, you will need to reserve 2 cases.

Full payment due at time of reservation.

Reservations
Please call 314-965-6885 ext. 5 to reserve the travel case & receive your discounted group rate at least two weeks in advance.

Train & Trolley Ride Special Pricing
Scouts and adults may purchase discounted train & trolley ride stickers when making their original reservations during seasonal operation. Siblings may purchase group rate museum admission at $3.00 but may not attend the facilitated scout classes.

The Children's Garden Club

The Children's Garden Club is also a great scouting opportunity to help the community. Plant a row of vegetables for the hungry! Free, no reservations required.

The 2012 calendar of events will be available shortly.

Museum of Transportation Scout Patches

These colorful patches are given to each scout registered for a program at the end of the facilitated class. (Does not include the scavenger hunts.) They are also available for purchase in the Boxcar Boutique for $3.00.

See available classes for Girl Scouts and Brownies, Cub Scouts, Webelos and Boy Scouts, and science workshops.

Information & Reservations

Call 314-965-6885 ext. 5 for further information and to reserve a Travel Case or a Private Scouting class. Scouts classes should be reserved online.

Fees & Payment Policy

Full payment required at time of reservation. Discounted train & trolley ride tickets may be purchased when making original reservation during seasonal operation. Group admission tickets ($3.00) may be purchased for siblings at time of reservation (but they may not attend class).

If you purchase additional train or trolley tickets, but cannot use them due to inclement weather or mechanical difficulty the day of your visit, you may request a voucher that includes free admission for a later date. Call 314-968-6885 ext. 5 after your visit to request vouchers.