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Group Visits

Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm

Field Trips and Group Visits

We have a variety of program options for visiting groups and classes. Visits can be tailored to meet your group’s interests. Group visits can include presentations, tours and time to explore our hands-on exhibit gallery. Programs and group visits are free and subject to availability. School groups, please check out our Field Trips Programs.

Planning your Visit

Planning to visit with a class, day camp or other group larger than 10 people? Group visits must be pre-arranged. We ask that you contact us at least three weeks prior to your desired visit date. Our calendar fills up quickly, so the farther you plan in advance, the better. Visits can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. Select Saturday mornings are available for scout or other youth groups. 

Ready to schedule your visit and plan your trip? Complete the Group Visit Form.

STEAM programs for youth groups include a Budd Inlet Treatment Plant tour.

STEM programs for school groups

We are now accepting requests for the 2025-2026 school year – for grades 5 and above. Field Trips are free and subject to availability. A minimum of three weeks’ notice is required. To request a field trip, please complete the Group Visit Form. If your class is part of the North Thurston Public Schools, Olympia or Tumwater school districts, visit our Field Trip Programs webpage to plan your visit. Questions? Please email us.
Field Trip Visits
STEAM programs for youth groups include a Budd Inlet Treatment Plant tour.

STEM programs for school groups

We are now accepting requests for the 2025-2026 school year – for grades 5 and above. Field Trips are free and subject to availability. A minimum of three weeks’ notice is required. To request a field trip, please complete the Group Visit Form. If your class is part of the North Thurston Public Schools, Olympia or Tumwater school districts, visit our Field Trip Programs webpage to plan your visit. Questions? Please email us.
Two girls filling in a worksheet at the WET Science Center.

Day Camps and Other Group Visits

We welcome pre-arranged visits from homeschool groups, day camps, youth programs and others. These visits can include presentations, tours and time to explore our hands-on exhibit gallery. Short water-themed activities, guided by an educator, may be available if scheduled in advance. Half-day programs are designed for ages 10 and older. If you would like to bring your group of 10 or more to just explore the exhibits, please schedule in advance to ensure we can accommodate your group, as space in the WET Science Center is limited.

Budd Inlet Treatment Plant overview, Olympia, Washington

The treatment plant up close

Tours of the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant, LOTT’s green office building and other LOTT facilities are available to groups and must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. Treatment Plant tours are limited to visitors 10 years of age and older, and visitors must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes and dress for the weather. General public tours of the Treatment plant are offered on Saturdays several times a year. For a current schedule of upcoming tours, please see our Events Calendar. To schedule a group tour, fill out our Group Visit Form or send us an email.