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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness 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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San Diego Children's Discovery Museum

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum has hands-on educational indoor & outdoor interactive educational exhibits and programs focusing on science, art, and world cultures.

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
San Diego
TEL - 760-233-7755

SAN DIEGO CHINESE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

San Diego Chinese Historical Society & Museum’s mission is to educate and inspire by preserving and celebrating the richness of Chinese art, history, and especially Chinese-American culture in San Diego.

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
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPS
VIRTUAL
TEL - 619-338-9888

San Diego Firehouse Museum

At the San Diego Firehouse Museum, visitors will see firefighting equipment and memorabilia dating back to the late 1800s. Firefighting’s rich tradition and heritage live on in the San Diego Firehouse Museum.

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
San Diego
TEL - 619-232-3473

San Diego History Center

The San Diego History Center tells the diverse story of the region-past, present & future. Educates and enriches the community, preserves the history and heritage of the region.

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
San Diego
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPS
VIRTUAL
TEL - 619-232-6203

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is a model railroad 27,000 sq. ft exhibit. It is the largest such indoor exhibit in North America, and one of the largest in the world.  The museum offers a variety of STEAM learning opportunities for youth groups

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Diego
TEL - 619-696-0199

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art renowned collections include Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian paintings including the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings, and 19th and 20th century American paintings and sculptures.

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 - 619-232-7931

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Museum of Natural History contains information about natural history from all across the world, but the primary focus of the exhibits is on the history and biodiversity of the San Diego area.

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 - 619-232-3821

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is 100 acres with naturalistic habitats and home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and a prominent botanical collection. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, School CALIFORNIA
San Diego
VIRTUAL
TEL - 619-557-3963

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, on 55 acres, showcasing more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, 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
San Francisco
TEL - 415-661-1316

San Francisco Cable Car Museum

The Cable Car Museum contains historical and explanatory exhibits on the San Francisco cable car system. The Museums houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 415-474-1887

San Francisco Fire Department Museum & Safety Learning Center

The San Francisco Fire Department Fire Museum & Safety Learning Center houses one of the largest collections of historic fire department memorabilia on the west coast. This small, yet important SF museum is run by volunteers.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Francisco
TEL - 415-558-3546

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Located in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, 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 - 415 561-7000
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