CALIFORNIA
Field Trips

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The San Diego Botanic Garden includes 37 acres in which the garden includes rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical fruit garden.