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The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center facilitates programs for thousands of children and adults each year to teach them about our city: the challenges we’ve encountered, the innovations we’ve created, the unique contemporary issues we face as New Yorkers, and the complexity of how the decisions we make today impact our city’s future.    Each field trip is a unique experience, driven by student inquiry, dialogue, and hands-on activities. 

We offer both in-person and virtual field trips. 

We are currently offering field trips from October 2023 to June 2024. Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip. 

Field Trip Request Form 

Times: Programs are available Tuesday—Friday beginning at 10am .  

Cost: The pricing of in-person and virtual field trips is different. Please see the relevant section below for group pricing.

Programs: Field trips vary in duration between 60 and 90 minutes. Details are listed below. Programs can be modified for groups of all needs and abilities, and program time can be adjusted under special request.

Scheduling: Advance reservations are required and must be made by using the field trip request form.  Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. More details are listed below. 

In Person Field Trips

Manny Vega: Art in El Barrio / Arte en El Barrio

I Feel You, NYC: Capturing the City's Emotions

“And Scene” 100 Years of New York through Film

Between the Pages: 100 Years of New York Life

I Dream of NYC: 100 Years of New York Life through Art

The Making of New York

Activist New York

The Greatest Grid

What Makes New York New York? Black History Edition

Activist New York: Black History Edition

What Makes New York New York?

In person field trip pricing.

Note: We reserve the right to limit reservations to two groups per school per day. Teachers and chaperones are included for free in the group fee pricing.

Virtual Field Trips

60 min program for Grades 4–8 

75 min program for Grades 9–12  

Explore New York’s rich history of social justice movements to see how activists have reimagined a more just future. Students will use photographs, flyers, posters, and film footage from the exhibition to discuss topics, such as youth action in the Civil Rights Movement, health activism and the Young Lords, and the current Movement for Black Lives. The program will provide space for students to voice their thoughts and participate in a reflective activity about what care for one’s self and community looks like. 

City as Canvas

45 min program for Grades K–1 

60 min program for Grades 2–12 

Explore highlights from the Museum’s graffiti art collection and see original works created by legendary writers such as Daze, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Keith Haring. Participants will view sketches from the artists’ personal blackbooks, photographs of large-scale pieces on subway cars, and works on canvas as sources for studying graffiti as a dynamic art movement. Students will respond creatively by drafting their own sketches. Participants are encouraged to bring a pencil and paper to the session!   

Getting Around

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

From horse-drawn omnibuses to electric cars, transportation in New York City has undergone many changes from the 1800s to the present day. Students will discuss how New York evolved over time by seeing pictures from the Museum’s collection. Participants will play a matching game and notice how new technologies affected the ways New Yorkers lived and traveled. 

Puppets of New York

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

Explore the many ways that New Yorkers have brought puppets to life on television and in movies, in plays, and on the streets in New York City! Students will see puppets of all shapes and sizes from the Puppets of New York exhibition and examine how puppets are developed, manipulated, and used as tools for building connections and standing up for causes as they draw inspiration from the rich and diverse traditions of puppetry in New York City. 

Civil Rights

75 min program for Grades 9–12 

Explore New York City’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and discover the importance of youth action in the 1964 boycott by NYC students against segregated schools. Participants will hear the stories of Civil Rights activists to learn about New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and the ongoing movement for racial justice today. 

Virtual Field Trip Pricing

Scheduling a tour:.

We are currently offering field trips from October 2023 to June 2024.   Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip.   

Field Trip Request Form

To schedule a field trip, please complete the Field Trip Request Form. Please have your contact information, preferred program, dates, times, and group size ready before filling out the form. 

Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.  

For in-person field trips, please bring at least one chaperone per 10 students; a maximum of six chaperones may accompany each class. On the day of your visit, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled visit for in-person field trips. Field trips will be shortened for late arrivals.  

Do you have a special booking request, such as bringing multiple groups, larger groups, or a group with special needs? Please indicate your request on the Field Trip Request Form and a member of our scheduling team will be in touch to discuss options. 

Please contact us at [email protected] with other inquiries and questions. 

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Here are some citywide opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom instruction with hands on, experiential learning for their students. See a list of current offerings below, organized by borough. 

• Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Through touch-tours, open-ended inquiry challenges, craft projects, and interactive games, Bartow Pell’s curriculum-rich sessions build critical thinking and evidential reasoning skills that benefit students across disciplines.
• Bronx River Alliance The Bronx River Alliance's Education Program helps schools and community organizations use the river as a classroom, engaging youth and adults in a variety of enjoyable and educational activities. The Alliance provides teachers with training, curriculum consulting, lesson plans, equipment and supplies to support students in becoming river doctors, scientists and more.
• Bronx Zoo The WCS Education Department offers a variety of standards-based learning experiences at our parks and at schools.
• Rocking the Boat Rocking the Boat's On-Water Classroom exposes students to the joy of rowing and the ecological diversity of the Bronx River.
• Wave Hill Immerse your class in nature as you explore Wave Hill’s glorious gardens and woodlands. An experienced educator leads your class in outdoor exploration and hands-on activities that help students at all levels make meaningful connections to the environment.
• 826 NYC storytelling and bookmaking 826NYC hosts classes across New York City for Write Together: an interactive writing experience that encourages creative expression, explore the elements of storytelling and strengthens writing skills. Elementary and middle school classes collaborate on illustrated children’s books, middle schoolers can choose their own adventure with multi-ending stories, and high schoolers learn the art of memoir writing during a fast-paced and whimsical 90-minute narrative program. The Write Together program is now available as either a virtual workshop or an in-person field trip to a "secret library." Read about a 2nd-grade class trip to the Secret Library »
• Aviator Sports and Events Center This 175,000-square-foot facility has two regulation NHL ice rinks, a 20,000-square-foot field house, a gymnastics center, a rock wall and two outdoor fields. Groups can participate in basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, ice skating, flag football, rock climbing, team-building activities, swimming and bubble soccer.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden Registered school groups can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free. The Garden also offers 90-minute guided workshop programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade ($150 per class; a discount is available for Title I schools) to help students explore trees, plants and flowers.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy The Conservancy offers a variety of programs for children in grades K-12, with topics including the ecology of Brooklyn Bridge Park, engineering, geological formations, sustainability and more.
• Brooklyn Children's Museum The Brooklyn Children's Museum offers on-site school programs as well as "Museum on the Go" art, culture, math and science curriculum kits that can be used in your classroom. A limited number of free school programs for Title I schools are available.
• Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard partners with the Brooklyn Historical Society to offer free education programs. Students visiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard will learn to think like historians and engineers through hands-on investigation of Brooklyn’s material culture, art and written documents. Read about a 3rd-grade class trip to the Brooklyn Navy Yard »
• Brooklyn Robot Foundry Show your students the wonder of building robots with workshops on simple circuits, vibration, switches, LEDs and more.
• Environmental Study Center This 7,000-square-foot learning center in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn, is home to over 200 living organisms, four learning labs, an outdoor learning space with a pond habitat and urban garden, and a greenhouse laboratory.
• New York Aquarium Classes, group tours and self-guided tours are available for all grades.
• New York Transit Museum Led by a staff of skilled educators, school programs complement curricular exploration of the New York City history, the engineering sciences, the mathematics and art of subway and station design, and the urban landscape.
• Newtown Creek Alliance The Newtown Creek Alliance offers guided tours through the Newtown Creek watershed focusing on the history, industrial use and environment challenges in the area.
• Prospect Park Zoo Guided tours on themes including animal adaptations, animal families, animal defenses, diets and habits are available. Self-guided tours and classes are also offered.
• Waterfront Museum Docked in Red Hook, Brooklyn, this floating classroom helps students learn about geography, history, social studies and science aboard the last remaining covered wooden barge.
• Weeksville Heritage Center Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn’s largest African-American cultural institution, is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th-century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn — one of America’s first free black communities.
• Wyckoff House Museum The Wyckoff House Museum preserves, interprets, and operates New York City’s oldest building and the surrounding one-and-a-half acres of park. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs it builds cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community through history.
• American Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History is a top field trip destination in New York City: amazing new exhibits, over 32 million objects in their permanent collections, and exceptional programs, resources and classes for students and teachers. 
• Asia Society and Museum Building on the idea of the Museum as an extension of the classroom, Asia Society offers interactive guided tours for school groups in grades 3–12. In the galleries, teachers and students can learn about the works of art on view, discuss how art relates to their own experiences, and discover what’s new and compelling about art today.
• Battery Urban Farm Explore The Battery with lesson materials covering agriculture, urban ecosystems, nutrition and history.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine This landmark building offers numerous field trips aligned with state standards, some free, for NYC schools. Programs are available in architecture and geometry, medieval journeys, immigration, shapes and patterns, world religions, civic engagement and more.
• Center for Architecture The Center for Architecture offers hands-on workshops at its SoHo location and school-based residency programs for K-12 students.
• Central Park Zoo Self-guided tours, guided tours and classes are available.
• Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Center This 80,000-square-foot center offers a variety of sports activities, including soccer, rock climbing, gymnastics, basketball and more.
• Children's Museum of Manhattan The museum’s theme-based, 90-minute guided group visits for grades K-8 are led by a museum educator and include a tour of a thematic exhibition and a hands-on arts workshop. In-school residency programs are also available.
• Cooper Hewitt Design Cooper Hewitt offers two free design programs for K-12 students. 
• Democracy Now! Give students an opportunity to visit a news studio control room to view a live taping of Democracy Now!, followed by a discussion about independent news and investigative journalism. Trips are free.
• Drawing Center This SoHo center offers two free programs for K-12 students, comprised of on-site and in-school activities. The experience includes a guided tour and hands-on projects.
• El Museo del Barrio El Museo del Barrio offers guided tours of the museum as well as walking tours of the surrounding neighborhood, both of which allow students to participate in sketching, movement and writing activities.
• Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration On ranger-led programs, students in grades 3-12 can play the role of newly arrived immigrants. Self-guided activities for grades 2-12 are also available.
• Empire State Building The Empire State Building offers lesson plans connecting to social studies, science and technology, history and geography, as well as a virtual tour.
• Governors Island Teaching Garden In April through October, students will rotate through hands-on stations that typically include a farm tour, planting or farm work activity, cooking or harvesting and tasting activity, and possible fourth mini-lesson. 
• Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum The Intrepid offers social, studies, history and science programs for students in pre-K through 12th grade.
• Merchant's House Museum The landmark Merchant's House, preserved intact, offers an authentic glimpse into life in the mid-19th century. Students explore four floors of period rooms.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided tours and self-guided group admission are available. Guided tour topics include exploring art across cultures, stories and legends, faces and masks and art explorations of particular locations and time periods.
• Metropolitan Opera Access Opera engages students with the unforgettable experience of watching a performance live on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House and provides teachers with resources for drawing connections across literature, social studies, foreign language, and the arts
• Morgan Library and Museum Explore curriculum in the sciences and humanities through direct observation of primary sources, such as Mesopotamian seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, rare printed books, master drawings and period architecture. Read a New York Teacher article about a 5th-grade class trip to the Morgan »
• Morris-Jumel Mansion Tour "Manhattan's oldest house" and learn about the Revolutionary War, life in the 18th and 19th centuries, slavery, archaeology and more.
• Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust The Museum of Jewish Heritage is New York’s home for Holocaust education. Tours focus on various topics including issues of cultural identity and heritage, the Jewish immigrant experience, Israel and more.
• National Archives The National Archives offers free trips that explore rich primary sources.
• National Jazz Museum Educational tours and in-gallery workshops at this museum in Harlem allow participants to engage deeply with jazz history and discover timeless lessons of creativity, vision and collaboration.
• National Museum of Mathematics Experience the joys, wonders, and beauty of math at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only museum dedicated to math in North America. At MoMath, teachers and students from pre-K through high school and beyond are able to explore more than 30 memorable, interactive exhibits designed to make math accessible and fun. Classes are also able to participate in MoMath’s many activities and workshops that bring math to life in exciting and innovative ways. Read a New York Teacher article about a class trip to the Museum of Math »
• New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics The New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics increases students’ interest and excitement about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through space and aviation science. Through hands-on activities that simulate real world experiences, students in grades K–12 apply math and science concepts learned in the classroom while working together to solve authentic problems. 
• New York City Fire Museum The museum, in conjunction with the New York City Fire Department, operates a world-class fire safety education program designed to teach participants how to prevent fires within the home and how to protect themselves and escape should a fire occur. The program consists of two components— classroom training and a simulated fire event in a mock home environment.
• New-York Historical Society Bring your students on a trip to the oldest museum in New York! Whether they are visiting a special exhibition or our beautifully redesigned permanent collection galleries, students will be actively engaged with the stuff of history — the artifacts, works of art, and documents that provide a window onto our collective past.
• New York Improv Theatre Interactive shows and workshops entertain audiences with creative comedy arts.
• Paley Center for Media Using programs from the collection of television and radio recordings as a means of illustration and investigation, Paley Center educators lead sessions on a wide range of subjects such as advertising, the documentary form, and the civil rights movement. Inquiry-based classes seek to build analytical thinking, viewing, and listening skills and attempt to provide insight into the roles television and radio play in our culture.
• Rubin Museum of Art Explore Himalayan Asia here in New York! Guided tours at the Rubin help K–12 students develop visual literacy and critical-thinking skills through engaging, inquiry-based discussions. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade trip to the Rubin »
• South Street Seaport Museum South Street Seaport Museum tells the story of how New York’s great natural harbor gave rise to the metropolis we know today. Dockside programs combine indoor and outdoor hands-on activities to show how the science of the harbor affects how we live today.
• Tenement Museum Through interactive tours of the tenement building and Lower East Side neighborhood, students investigate universal themes of cultural identity, discrimination, and human rights.
• Whitney Museum of American Art In free guided visits, students will learn to think critically, look closely and consider how art can be a voice for expressing different ideas. 
• Alley Pond Environmental Center Alley Pond's class workshops are available on a variety of topics, from invertebrate animals to ecosystems to seasonal species to ecology.
• Bayside Historical Society At its historic "Castle" building at Fort Totten, Bayside History Society offers a variety of hands-on programs for students in grades K through 12 that teach what life was like in Queens more than a century ago.
• King Manor Museum Programs focus on life and work at King Manor in Jamaica, Queens, in the 19th century and the history of the King family in early America and the anti-slavery movement.
• Louis Armstrong House Museum The Louis Armstrong House Museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting Armstrong’s house and grounds and collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong’s life and legacy. Read a New York Teacher article about a middle school class trip to the Louis Armstrong House »
• Materials for the Arts The Education Center at Materials for the Arts in Long Island City, Queens, offers programming focused on creative reuse: making art with readily available materials and the ever-changing MFTA warehouse inventory. The Center hosts field trips programs for students and P-Credit courses for teachers in two classroom studios, organizes exhibitions of artwork at MFTA Gallery, and sends teaching artists into schools to share reuse techniques.
• Museum of the Moving Image Exhibition tours, film and television screenings, and hands-on workshops help you teach the core curriculum with the support of a dynamic and interactive environment.
• New York Hall of Science The Hall of Science offers school workshops and programs for all ages, as well as an on-the-go option. Students can learn about design, ecosystems, STEM and more. 
• Queens County Farm Museum This 47-acre farm, the oldest continuously farmed site in New York State, includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard and herb garden. Read a New York Teacher article about a kindergarten field trip to the farm »
• Queens Historical Society The Queens Historical Society offers walking tours of historic sites in Flushing, archaeology workshops, workshops about the Underground Railroad and more.
• Queens Museum The Queens Museum provides pre-K–12 students with fun learning experiences that integrate in-depth observation and interpretation of art and historical exhibits, and hands-on art-making activities.
• Queens Public Library Visit one of their 63 community libraries for student library cards, summer meals, activities for all ages, clubs for teens, as well as books, magazines, ebooks and other media in many languages and formats -- all for free.
• Queens Zoo The Queens Zoo offers guided tours on themes including adaptations, habitats and diets, birds, mammals and domestic animals. Classes and self-guided tours are also available.
• Vander Ende Onderdonk House At the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City, students can tour the house and grounds, see a slide presentation on early New York history and participate in a colonial craft activity.
• Voelker Orth Museum The Voelker Orth Museum occupies an 1890s immigrant family's house in Flushing, Queens and offers a variety of history, science and art programs. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade class trip to the Voelker Orth Museum »

Staten Island

• Historic Richmond Town Using history and culture as a foundation, the museum explores the roles and lives of men, women, and children throughout the centuries. School tours and workshops are available.
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanic Garden Snug Harbor on Staten Island offers four 90-minute outdoor tour varieties: New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, Wetlands, Snug Harbor Pastoral Grounds and Gardens, and Snug Harbor Heritage Farm. Each tour may be paired with a class; topics include Chinese calligraphy, wetlands, the water cycle and more.
• Staten Island Children's Museum Guided by a museum educator, students will learn through hands-on experience. 
• Staten Island Museum School and educator programs use the Staten Island Museum’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. Programs at the Museum and in the classroom offer students and teachers an interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experience.
• Staten Island Zoo The Staten Island Zoo offers animal presentations with topics including animals and folklore, ecosystems, rainforest, safaris and more. Traveling zoo programs are also available.

Water Ecology & Engineering Field Trips

NYC H2O provides free Water Ecology and Engineering Field Trips to historic reservoirs and wetlands in all five boroughs for grades 2-12. These field trips meet and exceed NYC and NYS STEM curricular standards.

Each reservoir site has its own dramatic story of how it supplied the city with drinking water. Wetland sites demonstrate how nature protects our City from storm surges and manage stormwater to help the City keep waterways clean and become more resilient in adapting to climate change.

H2O’s team of talented field guides engage students in interactive outdoor activities which support STEM learning with a focus on water ecology. H2O guides explain how reservoirs were built so that the city had enough good quality water to support its growth. Students get to experience these seldom visited, yet public ‘natural’ treasures on field trips and learn how parks were built to protect the reservoirs.

​The sites are: 

• Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
• Silver Lake, State Island
• Baisley Pond, Jamaica, Queens
• Jerome Park Reservoir, Bronx
• Central Park Reservoir, Manhattan
• High Bridge, Manhattan and the Bronx
• Lemon Creek, Staten Island
• Plumb Beach, Brooklyn
• Canarsie Park, Brooklyn

In addition to in-person programs, we also provide live remote instruction via Zoom and Google Meet. These lessons incorporate the history, geography, and ecology of our city as it relates to our water system. Here are the lessons to choose from:

• Exploring our Water System; grades 5 – 8​
• Wish You Were Here: A Day in NYC’s Natural Areas grades 2 – 5
• What is an Urban Ecosystem? The Art of Observation; grades 2 – 12
• Thinking About our Water; grades 7-12
• The Water Around our City ;  grades 4 -12

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Jerome Park Reservoir

The Jerome Park Reservoir sits on the grounds of the racetrack where the Belmont Stakes was first run, before the city took over the land to create a reservoir for the "New Aqueduct" [Croton Aqueduct]. Come learn what improvements are being made; explore the rich history of the neighborhood where the Revolutionary War Fort Independence used to be and more recently the Italian community of Villa Avenue!

High Bridge

Built as part of the original Croton Aqueduct, this bridge carried fresh water into Manhattan from outside NYC for the first time. Come learn the rich history of New York City’s oldest standing bridge, and enjoy some of the best views of the Harlem Valley and the Bronx!

Central Park Reservoir

The Central Park Reservoir holds 1 billion gallons of water, which is the amount of freshwater that NYC residents consume every single day. On this tour, students will see first hand remnants of these historic facts and learn about this engineering marvel, which allowed the city to grow and prosper!

Silver Lake Reservoir

Originally a spring fed pond on Staten Island, Silver Lake Reservoir was chosen as the landing point for water coming down from the Catskills. By 1917 the lake had been transformed into a 56 acre reservoir with a capacity of 400M gallons! On this tour, students will learn about the native plants, animals, and the rich NYC history, as we explore the surrounding park of Silver Lake Reservoir.

Lemon Creek

Lemon Creek is part of a unique-to-NYC green infrastructure project called the Bluebelt, which directs rain into waterways, eventually flowing into Raritan Bay and the harbor. Join us to explore these elements up-close, and experience how city and nature collaborate to problem-solve!

Ridgewood Reservoir

The historic Ridgewood Reservoir was at the center of the now defunct water supply system that served the once-independent City of Brooklyn. This system supported Brooklyn's growth by bringing fresh water from Queens and Long Island to the Reservoir. On this tour, students will learn of Brooklyn’s water history and experience how nature has reclaimed these urban ruins.

Baisley Pond

Originally several streams, Baisley Pond was created by farmers who built a dam in order to power their grain mills! As the city of Brooklyn built out its waterworks in the 1850s, they bought the water body and transformed it into a reservoir. On this tour, students will learn the history behind why the reservoir was eventually taken off-line, as we explore the native plants and animals in the surrounding park of Baisley Pond.

Plumb Beach

With a major NYC highway just feet from the water, this historic waterfront was identified by the Army Corps of Engineering as particularly vulnerable to extreme consequences. Today, students can explore the beach and learn about how green infrastructure projects like this site create habitat for wildlife, and help protect our city from natural disasters.

Canarsie Park

Canarsie Park and neighborhood got their names from the Canarsie (or Canarsee) Indians who once lived in western Long Island. Canarsie Park has a sprawling 130+ acres of recreational parkland and features oak-pine barren forest and wetlands with flood-tolerant trees such as sweet gum, sycamore, American white-cedar and winterberry holly. Come take a tour with us at this recently-restored natural area and learn about NYC’s drinking water and urban ecology through a series of hands-on lessons.

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Chancellor Banks Celebrates the Return of School Field Trips With Visit to the American Museum of Natural History

• Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 Updated: Fri Nov 18, 2022

Experiential learning and school field trips are back in full swing for NYC Public School students

NEW YORK – Chancellor Banks today joined 40 second- and third-grade students from Brooklyn’s PS 46 Edward C. Blum on a class field trip to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) on Manhattan's Upper West Side. As the city returns to normalcy following the pandemic, NYC Public School field trips are back in full swing, engaging students in important opportunities to observe, explore, discover, and learn via in-person, hands-on experiences.    Three PS 46 classes, including an ICT class, a Spanish dual language class and a self-contained special education class, explored the Museum's Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life as part of their classroom curriculum on habitat and the environment. Photos from their visit can be found here.    "New York City is the arts and cultural center of the world, and I am committed to ensuring that NYC Public School students have access to the arts," said Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. "Our city’s museums and arts centers are world-class portals to other cultures, time periods, and ways of seeing the world. I encourage all of our schools to provide opportunities for students to get out of their school building and into the city, the world's greatest classroom, to expand their interests and explore their passions. I am proud to partner with the American Museum of Natural History and Urban Advantage to provide free field trips for our students, actively engaging them in experiential learning opportunities at every turn."    “With a dual mission of scientific research and science education, generations of New Yorkers have visited the Museum on field trips that are instructive, inspiring, and fun,” said Museum President Ellen V. Futter. “As we welcome back school groups, we are thrilled to engage today’s students in the processes of science and the wonders of the natural world. Our educational impact is dramatically enhanced by our continued partnership with the New York City Department of Education, and we are proud of programs like Urban Advantage that deepen and amplify in-school science instruction.”    School field trips build important connections between the classroom and the real world, immersing students in their learning and encouraging them to think beyond their textbooks. 

New York City is home to countless cultural institutions like AMNH, and it is vital that more of our students and their families feel empowered to visit and explore the amazing programs these sites have to offer. The top field trip destination in New York City, AMNH served up to 400,000 school and camp trip visitors per year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, the Museum saw camp groups visit in increasing numbers and looks forward to this trend continuing with school field trips.     About AMNH  The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses more than 40 permanent exhibition halls and those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. The Museum’s scientists draw on a world-class permanent collection of more than 34 million specimens and artifacts, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum grants the Ph.D. degree in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, the only such freestanding, degree-granting programs at any museum in the United States. The Museum’s website, digital videos, and apps for mobile devices bring its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions around the world. Visit amnh.org for more information.    About Urban Advantage   Since 2004, eight of New York City’s leading cultural institutions — including museums, zoos, and botanical gardens — have worked with the New York City Department of Education to support cutting-edge science instruction in the city’s middle schools. This program is called Urban Advantage (UA) and includes the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the New York Botanical Garden, the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Botanical Garden, the Staten Island Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium, and the New York City Department of Education, with leadership funding from the New York City Council. Over the course of the last 5 years, UA has also expanded into elementary schools. 

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We offer free curriculum-based, student field trips for schools, home-schoolers, camps, and other learning communities to learn about the National Archives and the rich primary sources it holds that tell our American story. Contact us for registration information and program details.

Civics for All of US

Civics for All of US is a new education initiative from the National Archives that promotes civic literacy and engagement. Our civics programs empower young people to make a positive difference and improve the world they are inheriting. These programs draw upon the vast archival holdings of the National Archives housed in our nation’s capital, the presidential libraries, and at National Archives facilities nationwide to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century.

• The Constitution Rules! for Grades K-2 In this 30-minute program, students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution.
• The Constitution and Our Community for Grades 3-5 In this 45-minute program, students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.
• Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government for Grades 6-8 In this 45-minute program, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government.
• No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution for Grades 9-12 In this 45-minute program, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States with particular focus on the effort to lower the voting age to 18.
• Make Your Voice Count: Learning About The First Amendment for Grades K-2 In this 30-minute program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms.
• The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! For Grades 3-5 In this 45-minute program, Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms established in the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources from the National Archives.
• The Bill of Rights Protects You for Grades 6-12 In this 45-minute program, students will explore the Bill of Rights and how it outlines both limits on government and the rights of the people. Students will work together to analyze three case studies that underscore the remedies that citizens can use to address instances where their rights have been violated.

Exploring America's Diversity

Students will learn about the diverse history of the United States through passenger arrival, Census, and naturalization records of real Americans. They will serve as detectives looking for clues about individuals through the documents that tell their story. The lives of everyday Americans such as Florence Campbell—a 13-year-old student from Panama, and Max Garber—a butter and eggs merchant from Russia, highlight the ways of life for millions of New York City residents. Students will gain important historical analysis tools and learn about the types of documents available for their own family history research. Participants will also receive a tour and overview of other important historical documents held by the National Archives.

• 1.5–2 hours
• Can be customized to explore a diverse variety of ethnicities in the New York City area

Pre-visit Activities & Requirements

• Familiarize students with immigration and archives vocabulary words .
• Discussing immigration in general and ask your class if any students immigrated themselves. If willing, ask them to share their experience. Questions could include: Why did their family decide to leave their native country? What did their family bring with them? (This could include both physical and intangibles.) Then (or if no students have experienced immigration), ask the entire class to list what they would bring if they were going to live in another country. Tell them that they could only bring what they can physically carry to help them prioritize. Afterward, discuss their lists and reasoning behind their choices. Follow-up with questions such as: Do you think it was hard to limit the items you brought? Why or why not? If you could only bring one item to the new country, what would it be? Why?

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Getting Ready for National History Day

During the year-long National History Day program thousands of students, grades 6-12, choose a topic related to an annual theme; research at libraries, archives, museums and historic sites; and share their knowledge about the topic through exhibits, essays, documentaries, websites, or performances. Hundreds from New York and New Jersey visit the National Archives at New York City to find out how to best prepare for the local, state and national competitions. We encourage students to choose a topic for research from our original records. You can find more resource for National History Day on our main National History Day page .

In this workshop, students will discover how to locate and utilize primary sources, analyze documents to increase critical thinking and research skills, understand the research process and the importance of citing records properly, review significance to determine the relevance of primary sources to the research topic, discuss strategies for incorporating primary sources into their projects, and research original records at our facility. Participants will also receive a tour and overview of other important historical documents held by the National Archives.

• Grades 6–12
• 1.5 to 3 hours
• Can be customized to explore specific topics

The Confino Family

Victoria Confino was only a youth when she emigrated from Kastoria, Greece, to the Lower East Side. As a family of eight, the Confinos began their American journey in a cramped fifth-floor tenement apartment at 97 Orchard Street. In this field trip offered in conjunction with the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, participants will start their journey at the National Archives at New York City and discover the Confino family's past through an exploration of primary sources, including passenger arrival and Census records. They will also receive a tour and overview of important historical documents held by the National Archives.

Participants will then travel on their own to the Tenement Museum to "meet" Victoria Confino herself. On the hour-long tour of her 1916 tenement apartment, they will learn Victoria's personal story, an illustration of the immigrant experience. Taking on the role of recent immigrants, students will interact with the 14-year-old Victoria and ask her questions about adjusting to life in the Lower East Side. They will witness the physical conditions of a tenement, handle household objects, and listen to music on an authentic wind-up Victrola. Armed with historical understanding from their archival research, participants will be able to create thought-provoking questions for Victoria and gain a deep understanding of turn-of-the-century immigration in New York City. For more information, contact the Tenement Museum and the National Archives at New York City .

• 3–4 hours, including the both sites (same day only)
• Approximately 30 minutes travel time between locations (You are responsible for your own travel arrangements.)

Reserving a Tour

Book the tour through the Tenement Museum's website or call 866-606-7232. Select up to three dates. Indicate this dual program when booking. If online, put "Hands On Archives-NARA" in the "Other Comments or Questions" section. The Tenement Museum will coordinate available tour dates with the requester and the National Archives at New York City. Note : National Archives reservations are free; however, the Tenement Museum is fee-based. Consult the Tenement Museum for specific prices.

Introduction to the National Archives

Students will learn about the National Archives through hands-on analysis of our materials. They will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of our facility and get to view original records of the National Archives. Students will serve as historians, analyzing and interpreting a variety of primary sources related to a topic of your choice.

In preparation for your visit, familiarize your students with certain vocabulary words related to archives.

• Grades K–12
• Can be customized to fit a variety of grade levels, student abilities, and topic areas

Introduction to Archival Research

Participants will learn about the National Archives, the variety of records it maintains, and strategies for conducting research here. They will also go on a behind-the-scenes tour of our facility, view original records from our holdings, and work with facsimile copies of documents in our learning center. Note: The Introduction to Archival Research workshop can be customized to explore a diverse variety of primary source documents from the National Archives. Contact us to find out more details

• Grades 9–12, Undergraduate, Graduate
• Appropriate for History, Civics, Education, and other courses
• 1.5–3 hours
• On or off-site
• Can be customized to explore a diverse variety of primary source documents from the National Archives

The buses used for field trips are the same buses used to bring students  to and from school for their regular academic program. As a result, trips will not be scheduled on dates when NYC public schools are closed (generally all federal holidays) or when the public schools have half-day sessions. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar

• Trips requiring more than five (5) vehicles may not be scheduled on Fridays due to limited vehicle availability.
• Schools are responsible for fees associated with tolls and parking.
• Tolls must be paid by check - made payable to the bus vendor and given to driver before the scheduled trip.
• Canceled check will serve as the receipt of payment.
• Schools must confirm all assigned trips with the bus company dispatcher two days before the scheduled trip.
• Neither OPT nor the bus companies can be responsible for routing field trips. To ensure proper travel, schools must provide bus drivers with directions to and from the field trip site.

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There should be no shortage of field trip ideas for New York, which has plenty of educational experiences and museums to offer student groups of all ages

New York is celebrated for its diverse art and culture, skyscrapers, and rich history. The Empire State is the home of Central Park, the George Eastman Museum, several institutions of the future, and plenty of great field trip ideas. The great state of New York welcomes learners of all types and backgrounds and your next student adventure awaits you here.

Field Trip Ideas In New York:

• Statue of Liberty
• Jackie Robinson Museum
• The Apollo Theatre
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Guggenheim Museum
• Niagara Falls State Park
• Brooklyn Robot Foundry

New York History & Heritage Field Trip Ideas

New York is home to some of the most important historic landmarks and historic events, making it a great place for student field trip ideas. Visit the Statue of Liberty located on Liberty Island and the nearby Ellis Island , for an inspiring history lesson. Take the Statue of Liberty out of the textbook and place it in front of their eyes. Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum here to get the full story behind this incredible monument. Make sure to have your camera ready to catch awe-inspiring views.

Hop over to Ellis Island to tour the National Immigration Museum, which was one of the halls immigrants walked themselves upon their arrival. Also on site is the American Immigrant Wall of Honor . Here, visitors can truly get to know about the first wave of immigration and how our immigrants actually embodied our nation’s ideals. These destinations are only accessible by ferries provided by State City Cruises. Additional tickets are not needed to enter the Statue of Liberty Museum or Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Performing Arts Field Trips in New York

Frank Sinatra’s single New York, New York isn’t just a fun song to sing along to, if you listen closely, it’s advice to American talent, starting out or experience, to bring their art to New York if they wish to make it big. The Big Apple is the home of the world’s most prominent artists and holds the most spectacular plays, musicals, and contemporary art exhibitions, making it an ideal place for field trips focusing on the arts.

Student groups have many venues in the state of New York to fuel their inspiration or put their talent on display. An always popular field trip idea for New York is to catch a popular Broadway show. Hamilton, The Lion King  and Into the Woods are a few student-favorite shows you can expect to see.

Also, in the historic Theatre District is The Apollo Theatre . James Brown, The Jackson 5, Mary J Blidge, and many great stars have performed here. What’s cool about The Apollo has several student group activities like music, dance, and theater workshops led by Apollo Teaching Artists. Field trips wanting to learn more can also join the Apollo School Tours. These tours highlight the theatre’s legendary history and performers in an interactive fashion.

Arts & Culture for Students in New York

New York City is the home of the world’s most prominent artists and holds the most spectacular plays, musicals and contemporary art exhibitions. Using the latest technology, the Museum of Broadway in Times Square offers a behind-the-curtain look at how a show is made and a timeline of Broadway history. Workshop groups have access to their Educational Guide, which includes pre-visit lessons, what to expect from the workshop, and post-visit activities and resources.

Through its theatrical group sales division, Disney on Broadway can customize a program designed to satisfy your group’s needs for productions ranging from The Lion King to Frozen . Additionally, educators can bring the magic into their classrooms before their trips with special study guides and classroom materials.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art , popularly known as The Met, features 5,000 years of art from around the globe. Student groups can reserve a guide. The  Guggenheim Museum is just as famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building as its modern and contemporary artworks. On-site school tours are available and are facilitated by their team of professional youth educators. They are designed to foster active learning and making, engage students in careful observation, and develop language and critical-thinking skills.

STEM New York Field Trip Ideas

Not too far away from the New York museums and avenues of men in business suits is the abundant world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Let’s not forget that the scientist was first stationed in Manhattan to begin developing the atomic bomb. This is why the operation is referred to as the “Manhattan Project.” Come to the Brooklyn Robot Foundry for the fun, educational, hands-on, robot-building project. Students experiencing a field trip here light up while learning components and engineering concepts during Brooklyn Robot lab. You also have the National Museum of Mathematics , which has galleries, exhibits, and programs designed to further illuminate students who are curious about a world made of numbers.

Marine & Aquatic Field trips in NY

Niagara Falls State Park  provides spellbinding viewpoints and iconic attractions at the Cave of the Winds & The World Changed Here Pavilion. Here, descend into Niagara Gorge to learn the history of the falls. Then get outfitted for a wet experience on the “Hurricane Deck” a few feet away from Bridal Veil Falls with year-round tropical storm-type weather conditions. Or hop aboard the Maid of the Mist and travel through thundering falls and over rolling rapids surrounded by dramatic rock formations.

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Bicycling Field Trip

New York City Department of Education and Bike New York are partnering to provide free bike education field trips to New York City Middle and High Schoolers.

This free program offers New York City Middle and High Schoolers the chance to learn how to ride a bike the first time, or for those who already know, some basic bike handling and safety skills. Cycling offers people a lifetime fitness activity and affordable, fun, green mobility.

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Duration:  2 hours,  9:30AM – 11:30AM or 12:00PM – 2:00PM

Period: May-June and September-November

Locations:  Van Cortlandt Park (Bronx), St. Mary’s Park (Bronx), Crotona Park (Bronx), Inwood Hill Park (Manhattan),  Pier 76 (Manhattan – after May 11), Victory Field – Forest Park (Queens), Pink Playground (Brooklyn),  McCarren Park (Brooklyn).

Click here for a map of our Community Bike Education Centers.

Instructors:  2-3 trained instructors

Equipment:  Bikes and Helmets provided

Age Restrictions:  Students in grades 6 – 12

Class Size:  Limited to 25 students per session

Park Amenities : There are park benches and restrooms nearby each location.

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Is this program right for your students?

This program is for New York City Department of Education middle and high schools, especially schools that are within walking distance or busing distance from one of our participating  Bicycle Education Centers.   It’s a great field trip for up to 25 students per session, and ideal for smaller PE or homeroom classes. Youth will learn a lifetime fitness skill and gain a fun, affordable, and accessible transportation option.

Looking for after-school sessions? Please learn about our After School Program here . Contact  [email protected] for questions or to schedule a session.

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We ask for at least 24 hours notice if your school must cancel for any reason. In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel the session and notify school leaders at least 2 hours before the beginning of class.

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FAQ - Field Trips

Does the doe provide free transportation for field trips, how do schools arrange transportation for field trips.

Yes, as long as trips comply with the following stipulations, as well as others listed on the DOE field trip site :

• Trips cannot be scheduled on dates which are half days for any grade.
• Trips are between October and June of the school year.
• Trips are within the five boroughs of New York City.
• All requests are received by OPT at least two weeks before the trip date.
• All assigned trips are confirmed with the bus company dispatcher one to three days before the scheduled trip.
• Buses leave no earlier than 9:30 AM and are back at the school by 1:30 PM.

Schools can arrange to have yellow bus service, take public transportation, use a combination of yellow bus service and public transportation or charter a coach-style or yellow bus for their field trips based on the requirements outlined in the OPT website and in the Online Field Trip Application Guide . Sign up on OPT's field trip request system .

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We welcome educators to use these field trips to expose students to New York City’s environment. Be sure to check out Resources for Educators for lesson plan and activity ideas. For more information, contact [email protected] .

Dynamic H20 Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

The Dynamic H20 exhibit in the Sussman Environmental Center at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan features hands-on interactives and cool, colorful graphics. It dives into the City’s water supply system, which delivers about 1 billion gallons of water each day to more than 9 million New Yorkers.

The exhibit features a 16-foot interactive water table that enables children to investigate the path of New York City’s water as they play and explore. Additional features include an interactive building designed to help children understand how gravity and pumps are essential in providing water to houses and skyscrapers across the city. Magnetic tubes that can carry water allow visitors to create the aqueducts and tunnels that transport water from watersheds to New York City and understand the roles that people play to help design and construct systems that deliver a plentiful supply of clean water. Children are challenged to piece together enough pipes to span the “100 miles” from the Catskills to the city. Other special features are outdoor laboratories where children can enjoy inquiry-based exploration, assuming the roles of some of the people involved in maintaining New York City’s water resources, including marine biologists, ecologists and other scientists. A wide range of educator-led workshops will take place throughout the exhibit’s run. Participation is free with admission.

For more information, visit the Children’s Museum of Manhattan .

Connected Worlds Exhibition at the New York Hall of Science

Connected Worlds, a groundbreaking exhibition at the New York Hall of Science, immerses visitors in a fantastical universe where they can affect the health of six distinct biomes. All of the biomes share a common resource: water, which flows across the interactive floor from a waterfall, the exhibition’s centerpiece.

Through gestures and manipulation of physical objects, visitors guide water among the worlds, cultivate them and explore how the complex system underlying Connected Worlds works. As visitors interact with plants and creatures, they discover the interconnectedness of the different environments and experience how individual and collective actions can have widespread impact.

The experience affords the opportunity for teachers to help their students understand how systems thinking relates to understanding sustainability and make analogies to better grasp how the complexity of our own world functions.

For more information, visit the Connected Worlds at the New York Hall of Science .

The Relief Map of the New York City Water Supply System at the Queens Museum

The 540 square-foot model represents the living, working landscape of the watersheds that supply New York with one billion gallons of drinking water each day.

For more information, visit The Queens Museum .

Time & the Valleys Museum

The Time & the Valleys Museum is home to the history of the Rondout and Neversink Watersheds and the geographical area encompassing the Tri-Valley Central School District.

For more information, visit the Time & the Valleys Museum .

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Genius Gems NYC Field Trips: See More Details for the Cost and Experience

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• Genius Gems hosts field trips throughout the year, primarily for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Designed by an experienced educator, our field trips focus on engineering, coding & robots, product design, and more. We would love to work with you to tailor your trip to your specific needs! 
• Please see our COST section to understand the cost of the trip. While there is no cost to request a time slot, the trip is NOT free. Please read the cost section PRIOR to booking to determine if the cost of the field trip will work for your school. 

• Constructing strong bridges using magnetic tiles
• Learn the engineering principles behind building structures like bridges and skyscrapers
• Design your own customized Glitter Tile at our Design Bar
• Learn about our 3D printers and how our engineers at Genius Gems are working behind the scenes to create 3D printed parts, projects and our own STEM products!
• For grades 3-6, we'll create a course for robots, learn about Ozobot, the toy design and production process, and more! We'll show you how an engineer takes a product from an idea to a prototype, to eventually a working product.

• Please note that while there is no cost to reserve a date and time for the program, we will send you an invoice after you create your reservation based upon the information you use to fill in the form.
• $22 per student for a 1.5 hour program, for a minimum of 15 students, as discussed below. No charge for chaperones. If your school is a designated Title 1 school, we offer a Title 1 discount of $18 per student.
• Pack your own lunch and eat at Genius Gems NYC for an additional 30 minutes, for a total cost of $25 per student ($20 per student for Title 1 Schools). No charge for chaperones.

We allow a maximum of 64 students per field trip at our Genius Gems NYC location. This ensures we can provide an optimal experience for every guest. If you would like to bring more students, please email us at [email protected].

At least 15 students in a school group are required for a field trip to Genius Gems. To qualify as a school group, you must belong to an educational organization (K – 12) and make advance reservations. If you have fewer than 15 students, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.

One adult chaperone for every 5 students is required, and additional chaperones are welcome! There is no charge for adult chaperones.

Field trips may be paid for in advance by mailing a check (see instructions below), or on the day of the trip. If you choose to pay on the day of the trip, Genius Gems will accept school district checks, credit cards, or cash. A purchase order (PO) can be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Once your reservation is confirmed, please make checks out to Genius Gems Chelsea LLC, and mail or submit checks to: Genius Gems Chelsea, Attn: Jennifer Romanoff, 555 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Thank you!

If you need to reschedule your trip, you must email us at least 2 weeks in advance. We can do a one time reschedule, subject to availability, for no additional cost if we have at least 2 weeks advance notice. If you cancel less than 2 weeks before your scheduled trip, you will lose any payment that was made towards the trip. In addition, if you or your school would like to book another trip in the future, payment will be required in full at least 2 weeks prior to your visit, otherwise we may not be able to accommodate your group.

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To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY : Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY : Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin Day. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs  section.    

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5 Wits Syracuse

Explore immersive environments while putting your teamwork to the test at 5 Wits Syracuse! Be in the middle of the action with interactive challenges and puzzles!

Adventureland

Adventureland has rides for everyone—from Long Island’s only spinning coaster, Turbulence, and water rides like Adventure Falls Log Flume to kiddie rides like the Tea Cups and the Alfie Express.

Adventurers Family Amusement Park

Open since 1966, Adventurers Amusement Park, formerly Nellie Bly, is the perfect place to enjoy a fun day for your group field trip or family outing in Brooklyn.

American Airpower Museum

Located in a landmarked hangar of the former Republic Aircraft factory, the American Airpower Museum is an ideal setting to introduce grade 6-12 students to the role US military aviation played in during World War II.

Area 53 NYC

Area 53 NYC- 3 locations – triple the fun. Choose between Adventure Park, Indoor Paintball and Laser Tag. Field Trips and Parties for school, scout, camp0, homeschool groups and family celebrations.

Ausable Chasm

Otherwise known as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, Ausable Chasm offers groups a wide range of outdoor adventures for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers.

Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables

Family owned for over 60 yrs, Ba iliwick Animal Park and Riding Stables has an Animal Park with 30 exhibits of domestic & exotic animals. Scenic Mountain trail and pony rides. Also, paintball, camping, birthday parties and a traveling mobile zoo.

BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education

Whether through our challenge courses, investigating Long Island ecology at a local beach or aboard a fishing boat, BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education has programs to meet your curricular needs.

Buffalo Boat Tours

Buffalo Boat Tours operates Harbor Queen and Spirit of Buffalo.  Harbor queen is a double decker specializing in History Tours.  Take part in a field trip with hands on nautical science programming aboard the City’s Flagship, Spirit of Buffalo.

Camp Herrlich

Camp Wilbur Herrlich operates a dynamic learning and leadership center for all ages by providing positive recreational and outdoor educational programs.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Experience music, history, horticulture, architecture, and art at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Take a tour of the historic Rosen House and a lovely stroll through the bucolic gardens.

Children’s Museum at Saratoga

The Children’s Museum of Saratoga provides an interactive space. Exhibits on the first floor include a look at pond life, the art studio, a tree house, and the science center. Upstairs, groups can explore the miniature town complete with a bank, construction zone, diner, and schoolhouse.

FieldTripdirectory.com offers enriching experiences for New York school groups, scout groups, homeschool groups, camp groups and families at New York Museums.

New York Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. New York Art Museums , Science Museums , History Museums , Multicultural Museums and Children’s Museums offers educational experiences that support classroom curriculum and scout badge achievement. Beside museums, you can search for other learning experiences at Botanical Gardens, Planetariums, Living History Programs, STEM & STEAM, Planetariums, Farms, Zoos and Aquariums, Theaters and Concerts, Service Learning and more.

Can’t go on a field trip to a museum, your students, scouts, and families can still experience these fun enriching experience by scheduling a  Museum Virtual Field Trip  anywhere and at anytime.

Want the fun to come to you- book a  School Assembly Programs, Outreach Field Trips or Residency  at your school, homeschool association or scout council. They support and enhance a school’s curriculum, offers opportunities for scout badge achievement and enriches a camp program. There are mobile museum exhibits, traveling planetariums and classroom and grade level workshops and residencies.

To help fund field trips, virtual programs and school assembly programs visit our section on  Grants  and  Fundraising Programs .

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Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation. We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more. It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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10 School Field Trips That End in Unforgettable Lessons

Posted: March 12, 2024 | Last updated: March 12, 2024

School field trips are more than just a break from the classroom routine. They often become the highlight of a student’s academic year. These outings offer invaluable real-world experiences that textbooks can’t replicate. From historic landmarks to scientific wonders, 10 school field trips leave students with unforgettable lessons.

Ellis Island, New York

A visit to Ellis Island offers students a profound glimpse into the immigrant experience, where they can trace the footsteps of millions who arrived searching for the American Dream. Walking through the halls where hopeful individuals awaited entry into the United States, students encounter firsthand accounts, photographs, and artifacts that convey the challenges and triumphs of those who embarked on the journey to a new land.

NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The NASA Kennedy Space Center provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into the wonders of space exploration. From a rocket launch to exploring interactive exhibits, students are immersed in the history and future of space travel. They gain insights into the scientific principles behind space exploration, the challenges of living and working in space, and the innovative technologies driving exploration forward. 

Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania

Visiting the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park transports students to one of the defining moments of American history. As they walk among the battlefield’s monuments and markers, students gain a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made during the Civil War. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium, California

Situated along the scenic coastline of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers students a mesmerizing journey into the ocean’s depths. With exhibits showcasing diverse marine life and interactive learning opportunities, students discover the importance of ocean ecosystems’ interconnectedness and conservation. From playful sea otters to graceful jellyfish, each encounter sparks curiosity and wonder.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C

As one of the world’s premier aerospace museums, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum offers students a thrilling exploration of humanity’s quest for the skies and beyond. From the Wright brothers’ historic aircraft to the Apollo moon landing module, students encounter iconic artifacts that have shaped the course of aviation and space exploration.

Alcatraz Island, California

A visit to Alcatraz Island provides students with a captivating glimpse into the history of one of America’s most notorious prisons. As they step inside the cellblocks and explore the island’s rugged terrain, students are transported to a bygone era of incarceration and escape attempts. Guided tours and exhibits highlight the daily lives of inmates and guards, highlighting the harsh realities of life behind bars. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Situated amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers students an enriching journey through the history of human creativity. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, the museum’s vast collections span continents and centuries, inviting students to explore diverse artistic traditions and styles. Through guided tours, interactive exhibits, and hands-on workshops, students engage with artworks firsthand, honing their critical thinking skills and deepening their appreciation for the power of visual expression.

Everglades National Park, Florida

Exploring the Everglades National Park immerses students in a unique and ecologically diverse landscape in the United States. As they traverse the park’s marshes, mangroves, and sawgrass prairies, students encounter various plant and animal species, including iconic inhabitants like alligators and manatees. Guided tours shed light on the importance of wetland ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental stewardship. 

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Massachusetts

Stepping back to the eve of the American Revolution, students journey to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where history comes alive through immersive reenactments and interactive exhibits. Guided by costumed interpreters, students participate in the pivotal events that led to the colonies’ struggle for independence, from the infamous tea protest to the stirring speeches of revolutionary leaders. 

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C.

Exploring the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture provides students with a profound journey through the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout history. From the horrors of slavery to the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, students encounter potent stories of resilience, resistance, and resilience. Students gain insights into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice in America when they visit this museum.

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JetBlue Is Giving Away Free Trips To Bermuda Every 90 Minutes To New Yorkers

You have the chance to win a FREE trip to Bermuda every 90 minutes on Thursday, April 4th in Manhattan's Meatpacking District if you just answer one trivia question.

Dreaming of pink sand beaches and rum-filled nights? Well you’re dream could become a reality real soon by participating in JetBlue’s ultimate giveaway coming to NYC. To celebrate JetBlue’s new 90-minute flights to Bermuda, JetBlue has partnered with Bermuda Tourism Authority to offer a total of 5 complimentary trips to Bermuda . All you have to do to have a chance at winning? Answer one trivia question.

The prize includes two roundtrip tickets and hotel accommodation . JetBlue TrueBlue points and JetBlue Vacations certificates will also be up for grabs.

So how do you answer the trivia question? Head to Chelsea Triangle (14th Street and Ninth Avenue in NYC’s Meatpacking District) on Thursday, April 4th to find the enormous hour-glass filled with pink sand. You’ll need to scan the on-site QR code that will quiz you on Bermuda—so you better start studying! When the last grain falls, a winner will be announced. A new question (and a new chance to win) will be generated every 90 minutes.

Participants are eligible to rescan for each new question. Plus, you can even earn supplemental entries by snapping a photo in the pop-up’s Bermuda beach lounge chairs. And yes, there will be AR sun rays and the sound of waves.

JetBlue’s service to Bermuda is available from NYC’s JFK Airport and Boston. Learn more about the direct flight on JetBlue’s website .

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What are Lower Hudson schools doing for the eclipse? Glasses, field trips and more

Schools across the Hudson Valley are using the April 8 solar eclipse as a teachable moment, buying students glasses to safely view it, incorporating lessons about it, and in some cases, releasing students early.

The last solar eclipse, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, was in 2017, and after April 8 the next one that will be visible in the U.S. won't be until 2044.

"People need to understand their place in the universe and this really does help," said John Gollisz, a Yorktown High School assistant principal who oversees science. Gollisz drove to Tennessee to see the 2017 eclipse in totality. "It humbles you," he said of the experience.

During the upcoming eclipse, some western and northern parts of the state will be in the path of totality, where the moon completely blocks out the sun. The Lower Hudson will come close — 90-95% of the sun will be covered.

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Science teachers aren't the only ones excited about the eclipse. Yorktown High School is sending 100 high schoolers upstate to view the eclipse from Oneida Lake. The idea for the field trip came from freshman Nick Rizzuti.

Yorktown High School Principal Joe DeGennaro, said Rizzuti's proposal was "a no-brainer."

The only concern, Gollisz said, is whether it will be cloudy that day.

The view from North Rockland High School

At North Rockland High School, Jeanne Maguire and Kaitlynn Scott, co-directors of the Walter A. Hassett Memorial Planetarium, have been teaching astronomy students about the eclipse, showing what it will look like at different times and in different locations on the domed ceiling.

"Having seen one in person, it is a life-changing experience," said Maguire, who also went to Tennessee to see the 2017 eclipse in totality. "It's surreal."

Maguire described how the sky turned to twilight and everything went quiet.

"It's a very eerie, out-of-place sensation. And then the whole thing goes back in reverse. And the sun is bright and shiny, and you walk around for the rest of the afternoon being like, 'Did it really just happen? Did the sun just get blocked out? Did I see Venus? Did I see the stars?'" Maguire said.

Chris Rojas, a senior, said his class learned that when the moon completely covers the sun a ring of light shoots out from around the moon, "but we aren't at the right spot to see that."

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Lyric Hutzelmann, a junior, explained that because the Lower Hudson won't be in the path of totality, enough sunlight will still be exposed that the eclipse won't darken the sky the same way it will in other parts of the state. Without the proper glasses, you won't be able to tell the eclipse is happening.

Both Hutzelmann and Keith Cronin, a senior who took the course last semester, plan to view the eclipse in the path of totality upstate.

In astronomy, students learned how to tell where the eclipse will be located in the sky and identify what zodiacs will be present, as well as planets, altitude and azimuth, Scott said. In a project based off the solar eclipse, students learned about how ancient civilizations used the night sky for navigation and timekeeping and how they interpreted the sky in cultural or spiritual contexts.

Scott said she and Maguire are trying to maximize the planetarium's use for students in younger grades and community members. The planetarium offers the same features that any commercial planetarium has, Maguire said.

Learning about the night sky and the eclipse has North Rockland's astronomy students thinking about their place in the universe.

Junior Addyson Bohlander said the class has learned about how there could be multiple universes and "how the sky actually works."

Eva Lanzillotti, a junior, said learning about how many galaxies and planets there are makes her feel small. And Rojas noted how little humans know about all the galaxies and life beyond Earth.

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Ensuring safety

Many districts are making sure students can safely look at the eclipse by buying their students specially designed glasses. Looking at the eclipse without them can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

Clarkstown, Bedford, Brewster, Hastings-On-Hudson and Yorktown school districts were among the districts that planned on providing glasses to students.

The state Department of Education didn't say whether school districts should provide protective eyewear, but guidance from the department said districts should plan ahead, especially since the eclipse will take place right around the time students are typically leaving school for the day. In the area, the eclipse will begin around 2:10 p.m., peaking around 3:25 p.m., though it varies by location.

Depending on district schedules, some students will still be in school when the eclipse happens, while others' schooldays will already have ended. In North Rockland, high schoolers will already be dismissed while elementary students will still be in school.

Brett Carruthers, senior vice president and director of risk management at the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal, which insures over 300 public school districts and BOCES throughout the state, sent guidance to member districts, which included only buying glasses that meet specific standards and supervising students while they view the eclipse to make sure they wear their glasses properly. The guidance also warned against looking through a camera lens, telescope or binoculars even with eclipse glasses. Other filters are needed to safely use those devices.

Many schools in the path of totality have been planning for the eclipse for over a year and many will be closed for it, Carruthers said. With an influx of people traveling to those areas, schools are treating the day as they would a blizzard, expecting terrible traffic.

Outside the path of totality, the eclipse will be less noticeable. A few districts in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties will release students early that day, as is the case in Nyack and Suffern.

Contact Diana Dombrowski at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at  @domdomdiana .

Spring 2024: New York City

Our last excursion for the semester was a five-day field trip to New York City (March 10 – 15, 2024). The group attended four presentations, two scheduled on Monday and two on Wednesday, with Tuesday and Thursday designated as free days for students to explore New York City.

On Monday morning, our first presentation was at Moody’s . Kent Becker, senior vice president in Moody’s Investor Service and an alumnus of our university, discussed the methodology used for credit rating of companies, local, and state governments.

In the afternoon, we visited TIAA . Brenden Horgan provided an introduction to TIAA's activities, followed by presentations from Jason J. Castelluccio, Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager at Nuveen Asset Management, and Samuel Hodas, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise ESG Strategy at Nuveen. They shared insights into their personal career paths and responsibilities at Nuveen, a TIAA-affiliated company.

Wednesday morning, we attended a presentation by the Council on Foreign Relations . Courtney Mason, Program Coordinator, Outreach, introduced CFR, followed by Dr. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg Fellow for China Studies, who discussed her academic and professional journey. She addressed students' questions regarding global financial markets, sovereign wealth funds, and energy and climate change policy.

In the afternoon, we visited the Citi headquarters. Alyssia King, Early Careers Recruiter, provided an introduction to Citi, followed by presentations from four junior employees who shared their academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and insights into their roles at Citi. They also offered advice for students seeking employment in the United States.

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