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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The Kentucky Folk Art Center

The Kentucky Folk Art Center preserves and educates on visual folk art as well as traditional Appalachian traditional music, storytelling, literature, dance, and crafts.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, School KENTUCKY
MoreheadTEL - 606-783-2204

The Kentucky Governor's Mansion

The Governor’s Mansion offer this special tour once a month. The tour will be given by a different guest tour guide each month with expertise in the fields of history, fine arts, furniture, and/or architecture.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Trips COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
FrankfortTEL - 502-564-8004

The Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park offers a visit to the International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, the American Saddlebred Museum, and equine presentations throughout the day.

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
LexingtonTEL - 859-233-4303

The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame offers a tour that includes a short presentation , a sampling of live Kentucky music and a self-guided tour of the exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Mt. VernonTEL - 606-256-1000

The Living Arts & Science Center

The Living Arts & Science Center offers art & science field trips include Lexington’s only planetarium, a science exhibit, four art galleries and the explorer’s classroom.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LexingtonTEL - 859-252-5222

The National Corvette Museum

The National Corvette Museum showcases the history of the Chevrolet Corvette, an American sports car. The Museum offers several options for a fun and educational experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Bowling GreenTEL - 270-781-7973

The National Quilt Museum

The National Quilt Museum brings the art form of quilting to new audiences through exhibitions and education programs. Inquire about the School Block Challenge.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Family, Family KENTUCKY
PaducahTEL - 270-442-8856

The Old State Capitol

The Old State Capitol served as home of the Kentucky General Assembly from 1830 to 1910. Delve into the politics and everyday life of the tumultuous 19th-century.

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 - 502-564-1792

The Portland Museum

The Portland Museum is a history and art museum that details the Louisville’s river heritage through vivid dioramas, life-sized characters, documentaries, and special exhibits

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502- 776-7678

The Speed Art Museum

The Speed Art Museum’s collection spans over 6,000 yrs of creativity and culture. Guided tours invite visitors to explore connections between artworks and the world. Visit their virtual ART SPARKS.

PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-634-2700

Thomas Edison House

Thomas Edison House’s exhibits display many of Thomas Edison’s inventions, including cylinder and disc phonographs, incandescent bulbs and motion picture artifacts.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
LouisvilleTEL - 502-585-5247

Trunnell's Farm Market & Family Fun Acre

At Trunnell’s Farm Market & Family Fun Acre, their hands-on activities and tours will show visitors about the importance of agriculture in their lives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family KENTUCKY
Owensboro
UticaTEL - 270-733-2222

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