Kentucky Field Trips - Statewide | Field Trip Directory

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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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McConnell Springs

McConnell Springs offers programs to learn about the natural history of Kentucky. Themes include adaptation, geology, plants, animals, insects, water and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LexingtonTEL - 859-225 -4073

McDowell House Museum, Apothecary and Gardens

At the McDowell House Museum, students take guided tours through the house and apothecary shop. They learn about life and medicine in the early 19th century.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
DanvilleTEL - 859-236-2804

Mountain Homeplace

The Mountain Homeplace is a re-creation of a mid-19th-century farming community, including a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, church, cabin, and farm.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool KENTUCKY
StaffordsvilleTEL - 606-297-1850

Museums of Hopkinsonsville

Museums of Historic Hopkinsville includes both the Pennyroyal Area Museum ( Edgar Cayce and African American history) and the Woody Winfree Fire- Transportation Museum.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
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HopkinsvilleTEL - 270-887-4270

My Old Kentucky Home

Explore My Old Kentucky Home by selecting the following tour options that include a Mansion Tour, Forest to Furniture, Farm to Table or Architecture.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool KENTUCKY
BardstownTEL - 502-348-3502

Newport Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium has 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, with 5 acrylic tunnels totaling over 200 ft in length and showcases thousands of animals from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
NewportTEL - 800- 406-3474

Norton Center for the Arts

The Norton Center For The Arts’ Student Matinee Series provides a performing arts journey into global cultures and history with supportive curriculum materials.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool KENTUCKY
DanvilleTEL - 859-236-4692

Old Bardstown Village & The Civil War Museum

At the Old Bardstown Village, visit our sites, The Civil War Museum, Women’s Civil War Museum, Colonial Village, & the War Memorial of Mid America.

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

BardstownTEL - 502-349-0291

Old Fort Harrod State Park

A full-scale replica of the fort built in 1774 is the centerpiece of Old Fort Harrod State Park with cabins, blockhouses with furnishing used by the pioneers.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
HarrodsburgTEL - 859-734-3314

Owensboro Museum of Art

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art has a diverse collection that includes European & Asian fine art & Appalachian folk art which includes paintings, sculptures and furnishings.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
OwensboroTEL - 270-685-3181

Owensboro Museum of Science and History

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History offers educational programming to visitors. From historic Coal Mine Gallery to the hands-on ENCOUNTER or the Government Gallery.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, School KENTUCKY
OwensboroTEL - 270-687-2732

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra

The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra offers in schools, at RiverPark, youth orchestras, guest artists and more to ensure that all ages learn to enjoy classical music.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
OwensboroTEL - 270-684-0661

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