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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. American Wetlands Month. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. Odometer Day. National Plant Health. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. Biographer’s Day. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. International 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 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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Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

Culbertson Mansion stands as an example of the tastes, ideas, and lifestyles of the late 1800s. The Mansion was once home to renowned philanthropist, William Culbertson.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
New Albany
South RegionTEL - 812-944-9600

David Owsley Museum of Art

The AAM accredited David Owsley Museum of Art holds ancient through modern; African, Asian, Pacific, and American; and decorative arts. View the museum’s virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activties COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Muncie
VIRTUALTEL - 765-285-5242

Eck Visitors Center

The Eck Visitors Center offers tours overviewing the history of the University of Notre Dame and its attractions including the Grotto, Basilica, “Golden Dome,” and Hesburgh Library.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
North Region
Notre Dame
South BendTEL - 574-631-6000

Eiteljorg Museum

Explore amazing stories and diverse perspectives at the AAM accredited Eiteljorg Museum—presenting art and heritage of the American West and indigenous peoples of North America.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
IndianapolisTEL - 317-636-9378

Elkhart County Historical Museum

The Elkhart County Historical Museum tells the ongoing story of Elkhart County, building lasting connections to its history. Environmental and social studies programming is offered year round.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Elkhart
North RegionTEL - 574-848-4322

Eskenazi Museum of Art

Discover the world through the treasures at the AAM accredited Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University Bloomington. The Museum’s wide-ranging collection, spans nearly every art-producing culture throughout history.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Bloomington
South RegionTEL - 812-855-5445

Eugene V. Debs Museum

Eugene V. Debs Museum is a National Historic Landmark and former home of the American socialist, political activist, trade unionist, and founding member of the IWW.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Terre HauteTEL - 812-232-2163

Evansville Museum

The AAM accredited Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science offers programs on everything from hands-on art to anthropology to transportation. Virtual tours are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Evansville
South Region
VIRTUALTEL - 812-425–2406

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Learn about the farm, baby animals, zoo careers, and more on a trip to the AZA accredited Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Enjoy its virtual, Zoo-to-You program.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Fort Wayne
North Region
VIRTUALTEL - 260-427-6800

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

The AAM accredited Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society hosts a variety of year-round, steam-powered vintage passenger excursions. Explore virtually via the societyNorht

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Fort Wayne
New Haven
North Region
VIRTUALTEL - 260-493-0765

Ghurye Arboretum

A Certified Wildlife Habitat, the Ghurye Arboretum is nestled in the Marlin Hills neighborhood on Bloomington’s far north side. View trees and shrubs native to Indiana.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Bloomington
South RegionTEL - 812-336-5382

Great American Songbook Foundation

The Great American Songbook Foundation introduces a canon of the most important American popular songs and jazz standards to the next generation of young musicians.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Carmel
Central Region
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FieldTripdirectory.com offers enriching experiences for Indiana school groups, scout groups, homeschool groups, camp groups and families at Indiana Museums.

Indiana Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. Indiana Art Museums, Science Museums, History Museums, Multicultural Museums and Children’s Museums offers educational experiences that support classroom curriculum and scout badge achievement. Beside museums, you can search for other learning experiences at Botanical Gardens, Planetariums, Living History Programs, STEM & STEAM, Planetariums, Farms, Zoos and Aquariums, Theaters and Concerts, Service Learning and more.

Can’t go on a field trip to a museum, your students, scouts, and families can still experience these fun enriching experience by scheduling a Museum Virtual Field Trip anywhere and at anytime.

Want the fun to come to you- book a School Assembly Programs, Outreach Field Trips or Residency at your school, homeschool association or scout council. They support and enhance a school’s curriculum, offers opportunities for scout badge achievement and enriches a camp program. There are mobile museum exhibits, traveling planetariums and classroom and grade level workshops and residencies.

To help fund field trips, virtual programs and school assembly programs visit our section on Grants and Fundraising Programs.

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