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Naranjo Museum of Natural History - Lufkin, Texas

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Schedule a Field Trip to the Naranjo Museum!

December 28, 2017

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Take your students on a journey of discovery and wonderment. Plan a field trip at the Naranjo Museum of Natural History!

Guided Tours. When your group visits the museum on a field trip, they get to go on a guided tour of the museum. Guided tours of the museum get students excited about what they are viewing and of course provide a lot more information about the exhibits. To make sure students our engaged, we ask them questions about what they have learned about Natural History or simply their thoughts on a particular fossil or artifact.

Self-guided time. After a guided tour, we allow time for students to view the exhibits on their own (or in chaperoned small groups). This time is important because it allows students to view their favorite part of the museum as well as take part in the hands-on activities.

Field Trip Admission. Field trips are $5 per student. Teachers, school staff and assigned chaperons are free. Parents who are not chaperons are $5.

Scheduling a Field Trip. To schedule a field trip, it is recommended that you email Veronica Amoe at veronica@naranjomuseum.org, but you can also call (936)-639-3466.

 

Field Trips FAQ’s

Is there a place to have lunch? Yes, we have a classroom that seats approximately 30 students for lunch. For larger groups, we are able to split the time where half the group can eat lunch and the other half can view the museum.

Can you accommodate large groups (80-100 students)? Yes, there are a few options that will help us accommodate a larger group. Many schools that bring large groups will split time between the museum and a local park. Half the students will tour the museum while the other half plays at the park and has lunch. Then the groups will switch. The recommended park is Kiwanis Park which is located less than 5 miles north of the museum in Lufkin. For slightly smaller groups, we can split the group into two and have half the group in the classroom to watch a movie while the other half tours the museum. We can work with your group to make sure you have the best field trip experience possible.

Is there a Gift Shop? What are the prices? There is a gift shop at the museum. Prices range from $.50 to $30. There are several times for under $1,$2 and $3.

For additional questions contact Veronica Amoe at veronica@naranjomuseum.org.

 

 

 

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19:58 31 Jan 26
This place was cute and the staff were extra friendly
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14:21 30 Jan 26
Incredible
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17:38 27 Jan 26
Me and my son had so much fun here we definitely will go back again
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Lindsey R.
19:27 20 Jan 26
Very very cool Artifacts and Dinosaurs!!!
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Holly N.
19:01 16 Jan 26
Pleasantly surprised with this Lufkin gem. Great museum and the playground was a fun time for the littles.
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Daniel H.
15:19 07 Sep 25
We tried this small museum in Lufkin and was pleasantly surprised. This is a great museum for kids; especially if you don't want to travel to a big city. It doesn't take too long to see everything. It's not to expensive either. My little boy had a blast. This musuem is definitely worth checking out.
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WILLIAM B.
06:08 27 Jul 25
Great Educational Experience for the entire family. Very Fun and Immersive exhibits with lots of artifacts to look at.
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Candace
18:12 12 Jul 25
Such a cute little museum to learn about different times. The receptionist was nice and welcoming. They had so many fossils, rocks, jewelry, tools. I wasn't expecting there to be so many cool things lol. My son really enjoyed himself and he gets bored easily. He was excited to go to the gift shop and get the dinosaur slime and space necklace.
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Joey W.
00:38 30 Dec 24
We walked in the door and were greeted by very kind workers. The admission price to get in is affordable. I was very pleasantly surprised when we walked in to see all kinds of amazing things. As a person who is very fond of ancient history, I was absolutely thrilled to see coins from ancient Rome, Egypt, Israel, and more. There were even interesting Pre-Historic artifacts. My son loved the dinosaur exhibit. There are large dinosaur displays and fossil digging stations for children and adults to enjoy. When we were finished looking at all of the exhibits, we decided to stop at the gift shop on the way out. The gift shop had a lot of options to purchase for both children and adults. The museum is not huge, but there is a lot to see and I was very happy with their collection. The atmosphere was wonderful. It was quiet, and everything was beautifully organized. If I find myself in Lufkin again, I will definitely be back.
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S J
02:27 11 Jul 24
A Gem for Dinosaur Enthusiasts, Naranjo Museum-Natural History you will not miss it. We visited it today. We loved it.
The exhibits are informative, providing fascinating insights into the lives of these magnificent creatures. The display of authentic dinosaur bones, which brings a tangible sense of reality to the creatures that once roamed our planet. The inclusion of a moon stone from the Apollo 14 mission adds an unexpected but delightful twist to the experience, bridging the gap between prehistoric life and human achievements in space exploration. They have a gift shop and they give scavenger hunt print out to keep you engage. I completed mine!
Parking - very easy
Tickets - $ (affordable)
Time required ( 1- 2 hours) depends
wheel chair accessible - Yes
Customer service - excellent
Restrooms - available ( reasonable)
crowded ( not really)
provides summer camp ( Yes)
informative/ worth spending ( Yes - also depends on your kids interests)
Recommended ( 100%)
Naranjo Museum of Natural History - Lufkin, Texas

Naranjo Museum
of Natural History

5104 S. First Street (Hwy 59S)
Lufkin, TX 75901

936-639-3466

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