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To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily:  Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. 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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Mexican Museum

The Mexican Museum is to voice the complexity and richness of Latino art and culture throughout the Americas. The art reflects the Mexican, Mexican-American, and Latin American experiences. The Museum offers in-person, traveling and virtual programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach, Virtual COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 415-202-9700

Micke Grove Zoo

Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. It is located within Micke Grove Regional Park, which includes a Japanese garden, the San Joaquin Historical Museum and an amusement park.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Lodi
TEL - 209-331-7400

Mingei International Museum

The Mingei International Museum collects, conserves and exhibits folk art, craft and design. Celebrates human creativity and furthering the understanding of folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures of the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Diego
TEL - 619-239-0003

Mountain History Museum

Local-history museum occupying a restored firehouse, with exhibits and educational programs that foster the education and appreciation of history in our mountain communities for future generations.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Lake Arrowhead
San Bernardino
TEL - 909- 744-8625

Museo Italo Americano

The Museo Italo Americano is devoted exclusively to Italian and Italian-American art and culture. The Museum displays works of Italian and Italian-American artists, and to promote educational programs for the appreciation of Italian art and culture.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Tours, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPS
TEL - 415-673-2200

Museum of 3D Illusions

The Museum Of 3D Illusions offers  a perfect for a field trip and educational visit! Here visitors can learn about the science of perception, the art of perspective with over 40+ 3D illusions to explore.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 888-386-5585

Museum of Children's Art

Museum of Children’s Art offers hands-on cultural & arts activities, educational exhibits & programs. The Museum offers an array of art lessons and can customize curriculum based on what the interest of your group as well as programs that outreach to your location.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Oakland
TEL - 510-987-8556

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is an art museum focused on the collection, preservation, exhibition, and works of art from 1950 to the present. With two locations, the Museum is devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Diego
TEL - 858-454-3541

Museum of Craft and Design

The Museum of Craft and Design is devoted to craft and design. The Museum showcases designers, makers and artists through an exciting and distinctive series of craft and design-focused exhibitions and hands-on programs. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 415-773-0303

Museum of Making Music

The Museum of Making Music tells the story of how instruments were made, used, and sold. The Museum’s in-person and virtual programs take guests on a musical exploration of the people, historical events and innovations that influenced music making and musical instruments.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Carlsbad
San Diego
TEL - 760-438-5996

Museum of Neon Art

The Museum of Neon Art encourages learning through the collection, and interpretation of neon art, devoted exclusively to art in electric media, exhibiting electric and kinetic fine art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Glendale
TEL - 818-696-2149

Museum of Performance & Design

The Museum of Performance + Design offers a prominent living record of the history of the performing arts in the Bay Area and beyond which includes 3.5M-item collection.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 415-741-3531
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