Student Classroom Experience
The People's House offers facilitated field trips for K-12 groups of 10-35 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the school year starting at 9:00 a.m. (morning session) and 1:00 p.m. (afternoon session). Depending on grade level, visits last approximately 60-90 minutes and include both guided exhibit and facilitated classroom time.
*While field trips are free, a $200 refundable deposit is due at the time of booking and will be fully refunded following your visit.
To schedule an experience led by a Field Trip Educator, please fill out the field trip request form below.
Field Trip & Youth Group Information
Chaperone Policy
Students must be supervised at all times. The required chaperone ratios per grade level are:
K-4: 1 adult for every 5 students
5-12: 1 adult for every 10 students
Reservation and Cancellation Policies
While field trips are free, a $200 refundable deposit is due at the time of booking and will be fully refunded following your visit. You can cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to your scheduled visit to receive a full refund. If you cancel your reservation less than 14 days prior, you will forfeit the deposit. If you need to change your existing reservation or no longer plan to visit, please email TPHreservations@whha.org.
Field trips are scheduled on a first come, first served basis and must be booked at least 6 weeks in advance.
Getting to The People’s House
Groups arriving by school or charter bus can drop off and pickup at 17th and G St NW. There is no on-site parking for private cars or buses.
The closest Metro stops are Farragut North (Red) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver).
Arrival Procedure
When you arrive, please send your primary contact to the Visitor Services Desk to alert Visitor Services staff of your arrival. An Education staff member will greet your group on the bus or guide your group to an available space within the museum to provide a brief welcome and orientation to The People’s House.
Please leave bags, backpacks, food, water bottles, and other belongings on the bus.
All visitors will go through mandatory security screening upon entry.
Snacks and Lunch
Only water is permitted at The People’s House, but should be in a closed container (water bottle, thermos, etc.) We encourage groups to take a snack break or eat lunch in Lafayette Park, directly across the street from the White House. In the case of inclement weather, there is a food court at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Food or water needed for medical reasons is permitted inside The People’s House.
Accessibility
The People’s House is a highly immersive experience containing bright and flashing lights and audiovisual features in most galleries.
The People's House is fully wheelchair accessible. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors. Please note any other specific accommodations on the request form.
Please note that completing a field trip request form is not a confirmed reservation. You will be contacted by a staff member to follow up on your request. Changes to existing field trip reservations and requests can be made by emailing TPHreservations@whha.org.
Questions?
For questions or assistance requesting field trips, contact TPHreservations@whha.org