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To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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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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
OUTREACH
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

Museum of Photographic Arts

The Museum of Photographic Arts inspires, educates and engages visitors through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film and video. MOPA is one of only three museums in the nation dedicated solely to lens-based medium.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
San Diego
OUTREACH
TEL - 619-238-7559

Museum of Science and Curiosity, SMUD

The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity has themed exhibition galleries on health, nature, energy, water, engineering and space, plus a planetarium. Learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activties, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Sacramento
San Diego
TEL - 916-674-5000

Museum of the African Diaspora

The Museum of the African Diaspora documents the history, art, and culture of the African diaspora. It spans the migration of Africans across history, from the diaspora at the origin of human existence through the contemporary African Diaspora around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, 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 - 415-358-7200

Museum of Us

Formerly the San Diego Museum of Man, the Museum of Us’ mission is to help visitors better understand the science, history, and experience of race in our country; our exhibits and programs present diverse stories that help define all of us.

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 - 619-239-2001
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