Kentucky Field Trips

To help plan SEPTEMBER curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these September themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Classical Music Month. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Library Card Sign-Up Month. DAILY: Sept.1: World Letter Writing Day. Sept. 4: National Wildlife Day. Sept. 6: National Read a Book. Sept. 7: International Day of Clean Air. Sept. 16: National Collect Rocks Day. Sept. 17: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Sept. 18: National Respect Day. Sept. 22: Autumnal Equinox Day. Sept. 24: National Punctuation 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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Kentucky Native Plant Society

The Kentucky Native Plant Society’s focus is on the native plants and wildflowers of Kentucky Plants that are essential to our natural ecosystems and enjoyment.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool KENTUCKY
Frankfort

Kentucky Railway Museum

The Kentucky Railway Museum focuses on the history of Kentucky’s railroads and the people who built them. Enjoy a 22-mile train ride thru the Rolling Fork River Valley.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tour, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
New HavenTEL - 800-272-0152

Kentucky Science Center

Kentucky’s largest hands-on science museum. Exhibits, movies, classes and labs — pick and choose activities to craft your ideal visit.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-561-6100

Kentucky State Capitol

Kentucky State Capitol, the 4th building since statehood in 1792. It is the house of the three branches of the state government of Kentucky, the house, the senate and the supreme court.

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 KENTUCKY
FrankfortTEL - 502-564-3449

KMAC Museum

KMAC Museum is a contemporary art museum that introduces students to a variety of media through tours and hands on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-589-0102

Lexington Children's Museum

Explorium of Lexington creates a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment that inspires imagination with a multi-curriculum focus on history, science, literacy and the arts.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LexingtonTEL - 859.258.3253 ext 13

Lexington Children's Theatre

Lexington Children’s Theatre strives to both entertain and educate while presenting imaginative and compelling theatre for young people.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LexingtonTEL - 859-254-4546

Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Opera House provides arts learning opportunities for school time and weekend performances to enrich the lives of students, scouts & families.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LexingtonTEL - 859-233-4567

Liberty Hall Historic Site

At Liberty Hall Historic Site, explore early Kentucky history through tours and hands-on activities that illustrate the daily lives of the Brown family and the enslaved workers of Liberty Hall.

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 KENTUCKY
FrankfortTEL - 502-227-2560

Lost River Cave

Lost River Cave’s mission is to educate and enrich lives through connections with nature through guided boat tours of the cave and the surrounding natural wonders.

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 KENTUCKY
Bowling GreenTEL - 270-393-0077

Louisville Ballet Company

At the Louisville Ballet, students will enjoy a live performance while getting an introductory look at classical and contemporary ballet.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-583-3150

Louisville Nature Center

At the Louisville Nature Center, fall, winter, spring or summer, learn about our natural environment and the native flora and fauna of our area.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-458-1328

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