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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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Riverside Art Museum

The Riverside Art Museum’s exhibits focus on a mix of solo, group, and permanent collection exhibits featuring traditional and contemporary/modern art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Riverside
San Bernardino
TEL - 951-684-7111

Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art

RAFFMA’s permanent collections includes a world-class collection of about 200 Ancient Egyptian artifacts, a smaller selection of Italian pottery and Asian ceramics, African art and contemporary art. Rotating shows feature artists from throughout the region and country.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino
TEL - 909-537-7373

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Home to the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America. Exhibits and programs fosters enthusiasm for ancient history and learning

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Jose Metro
TEL - 408-947-3635

Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center

The Roundhouse Aquarium connects and engages visitors to the oceans through hands-on interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of southern California. Promotes the study of the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 310-379-8117

SACRAMENTO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

The Sacramento Children’s Museum provides a place where children are encouraged to think for themselves, expand their problem-solving abilities through creative exploration, and exercise both their bodies and their minds.

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
Sacramento
TEL - 916-730-5079

Sacramento History Museum

Sacramento History Museum is the only museum devoted to Sacramento, California and California Gold Rush history. The Museum has hundreds of historic artifacts that tell the story of its history.

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
Sacramento
TEL - 916-808-7059

Sacramento Regional Fire Museum

The Sacramento Regional Fire Museum preserves, exhibits and educates about the rich history of firefighters in the Sacramento region. The Museum preserves and displays, and providing education to the public on fire safety and the fire service by conducting educational programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
TEL - 916-859-4181

Sacramento State Planetarium

Sacramento State Planetarium extends to K-12 field trips under their dome to explore our world, our solar system, and the universe at large. All planetarium shows are booked as 60-minute appointments and can include a variety of different programming options.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, School CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
TEL - 916-278-4586

Sacramento Zoo

Sacramento Zoo has nearly 500 native, rare and endangered animals, representing more than 120 unique species to explore on a day field trip or come spend a night camping alongside the animals for a unique zoo experience.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
TEL - 916-808-5888

San Bernardino County Museum

Educational exhibits on local culture & natural science, plus cactus gardens & a live-animal center. It’s Exploration Station: A STEAM Lab for Kids. A space to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino
TEL - 909-798-8608

San Diego Air and Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum focuses on the past, present, and future of aerospace. Their  hands-on, inquiry-driven programs highlights the creativity and imagination in science, technology, engineering & innovation.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Diego
TEL - 619-234-8291

San Diego Archaeological Center

Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center for an unique learning experience. Visits to the Center can range from a simple tour and chat with an archaeologist, to multiple interactive programs.

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 Diego
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TEL - 760-291-0370
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