Maine Field Trips

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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Seal Cove Auto Museum

Seal Cove Auto Museum tells the story of innovation and ingenuity in New England and America through the early development of the automobile.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
Seal CoveTEL - 207-244-9242

Seashore Trolley Museum

The Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest and largest museum of mass transit vehicles. Guided Tour includes: An exhibit about public transportation in Maine and a ride in an antique streetcar and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
KennebunkportTEL - 207-967-2800

Sebago Lake Ecology Center and Nature Trail

The Sebago Lake Ecology Center and Nature Trail take a guided tour of the nature trail, demonstration gardens, and wetland ecology area. Inside view natural history exhibit, interactive displays, aquatic habitats tank & more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
StandishTEL - 207-774-5961

Smiling Hill Farm

Smiling Hill Farm is a working dairy farm with a barnyard animal exhibit where visitors can interact with domestic farm animals. Meet with the sheep and goats in the petting areas.

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 MAINE
WestbrookTEL - 207-775-4818

Southworth Planetarium

The Southworth Planetarium offers 30 shows to select from. With each show is a live night sky tour where visitors are guided through the night sky. Can taylor shows to emphasize the aspects in which your group is most interested.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
PortlandTEL - 207-780-4249

Tate House Museum

Visit the Tate House Museum, the elegant home of Maine’s last Mast Agent and see how New England forests fueled colonial industry, strengthened the British Royal Navy, and sparked rebellion.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
PortlandTEL - 207-774-6177

The Coastal Children’s Museum

Bring your students, scouts and youth groups to the Coastal Children’s Museum for enrichment and learning with over 21 hands-on interactive exhibits including magnet boards, indoor slide, tounge drums and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
PortlandTEL - 207-596-0300

The Northern Maine Museum of Science

The Northern Maine Museum of Science is a natural history museum that supports science education through indoor and outdoor science exhibits, activities and programs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
Presque IsleTEL - 207-768-9482

The Ogunquit Museum of American

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is a small art museum that houses over 3,000 pieces in its permanent collection. It is the only museum in Maine devoted solely to American art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
OgunquitTEL - 207- 646-4909

The Public Theatre

At the Public Theatre will you find the best plays. All student matinees include a Post-show Discussion with the cast and director (or Artistic Director), after each performance. Study Guides are available for teachers.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MAINE
LewistonTEL - 207-782-3200

Theater at Monmouth

The mission of Theater at Monmouth is to present innovative approaches to Shakespeare and other classic plays through professional productions students, youth groups and adults throughout the state of Maine.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
MonmouthTEL - 207- 933-9999

Thomas A. Hill House Museum

The Thomas A. Hill House Museum is the headquarters of the Bangor Historical Society, which hosts a variety of events and activities year-round.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
BangorTEL - 207-942-1900

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