Florida Field Trips

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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Museum of Florida History

The Museum of Florida History is a treasure trove of historical artifacts fascinating—from the prehistoric era to the mid-20th century. Teachers can schedule an educator-led virtual tour and activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Florida Panhandle Region
Tallahassee
VIRTUALTEL - 850-245-6400

Museum of Science and History

The Museum of Science and History offers a view of the world with exhibits that excite the imagination and inspire creativity regarding science concepts and the history of Florida.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnights, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
JacksonvilleTEL - 904-396-6674

Museum of Southern History

Museum of Southern History covers topics including Native Americans, the American Revolution, Civil War, and presents the lifestyle and culture of the Antebellum South.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
JacksonvilleTEL - 904-388-3574

Museum of the Everglades

The Museum of the Everglades’ permanent and rotating exhibits provide visitors with an in-depth look at over 2,000 years of human history in the area and tell the stories of those adventurous enough – and tenacious enough – to settle “Florida’s Last Frontier” Naples.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Everglades City
NaplesTEL - 239-252-5026

My Jewish Discovery Place Children’s Museum

The Alvin & Evelyn Gross My Jewish Discovery Place Children’s Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum of Jewish culture, history and values.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Fort LauderdaleTEL - 954-792-6700

Naples Botanical Garden

Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre garden that features plants from around the world with award-winning horticultural design and a comprehensive approach to sustainability.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
NaplesTEL - 239-643-7275

Naples Philharmonic

Join Naples Philharmonic for school-time performances that will introduce your group to classical music such as selections from Beethoven, Haydn, and Strauss.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
NaplesTEL - 239-597-1111

Naples Zoo

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens focuses on education and conservation programs to inspire people of all ages to respect, value, and help conserve wildlife and our natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Family FLORIDA
NaplesTEL - 239-262-5409

Nathan H Wilson Center for the Arts

Take part in the Wilson Center for the Arts’ FSCJ Artist Series, where group will see shows like Schoolhouse Rock, Amber Brown is Not a Color, and The Jungle Book. The Series also includes Q & A. Also family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
JacksonvilleTEL - 904-646-2222

National Naval Aviation Museum

The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest naval aviation museum. Visitors share the excitement of Naval Aviation’s rich history and see more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool FLORIDA
Florida Panhandle Region
PensacolaTEL - 800-327-5002

New World Symphony

Bring your group to listen to classical music at New World Symphony and after the performance, take a tour of the building designed by Frank Gehry. Also family friendly programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Miami BeachTEL - 305-673-3330

North Florida Railway Museum

The North Florida Railway Museum preserve, restore, and display the vast railroad history of North Florida via its equipment, library, models, various displays and through the promotion of railroad safety.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family FLORIDA
Green Cove SpringsTEL - 904-504-8487

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