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Field Trips

TO HELP PLAN NOVEMBER 2025 curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these November themed celebrations might be helpful. MONTHLY: Aviation History Month. National Native American Heritage. National Novel Writing. DAILY-WEEKLY: Nov. 8: STEM/STEAM Day. Nov. 10-14. Young Readers Week. Nov. 11: World Origami Day. Nov. 13th: World Kindness Day. Nov. 15th: America Recycles Day. National Philanthropy Day. Nov.16th: International Tolerance Day. Nov. 17th: Take a Hike Day. World Peace 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.  

California African American Museum

The California African American Museum’s mission is to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment the history, art, and culture of African Americans with an emphasis on California and the western USA.

 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 213-744-2084

California Botanic Garden

California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden on 86 acres dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture. The Garden is a living museum with over 22,000 California native plants.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Claremont
TEL - 909-625-8767

California Center for the Arts

California Center for the Arts includes arts education residencies, field trip opportunities, weekday performances for youth and a contemporary art museum. Thea

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Escondido
San Diego
OUTREACH
TEL - 760-839-4138

California Citrus State Historic Park

California Citrus State Historic Park is an open-air museum in the state park system of California, interpreting the historic cultural landscape of the citrus industry.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CALIFORNIA
Riverside

Uncategorized
TEL - 951-780-6222

California Hall of Fame

The California Hall of Fame honors individuals and families who embody California’s innovative spirit and have made their mark on history. The hall and its exhibits are housed in The California Museum.

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
Sacramento
TEL - 916-653-7524

California Historical Society

The California Historical Society represents the environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural heritage of the entire state. Their knowledgeable docents guide visitors through the exhibits.

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 - 415-357-1848

California Living Museum

The California Living Museum primary focuses are plants and animals that are native to California, specifically Kern County.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIATEL - 661-872-2256

California Museum

The California Museum, home of the California Hall of Fame, engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture.  

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
Sacramento
VIRTUAL
TEL - 916-653-7524

California Route 66 Museum

The California Route 66 Museum is an Interactive Museum with over 4500 Sq. Ft. of floor space in such settings as a 50’s diner from the time of early pioneer trails and railroads in both historic and contemporary significance.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino
Victorville
TEL - 760-951-0436

California Science Center

The California Science Center features hands-on exhibits and inquiry-based education programs. Features major exhibit areas: World of Life, Creative World, Ecosystems and Air and Space.

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
Los Angeles
VIRTUAL
TEL - 323-724-3623

California State Capital

The California State Capitol is the seat of the Government of California. The building houses the chambers of the California State Legislature, made up of the Assembly and the Senate, a museum with exhibits along with the office of the governor. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
VIRTUAL
TEL - 916-324-0333

California State Mining & Mineral Museum

The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, and interprets the state’s mineral resources and mining heritage.

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
Mariposa
TEL - 209-742-7625
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