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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 further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

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
Standish
TEL - 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
Westbrook
TEL - 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
Portland
TEL - 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
Portland
TEL - 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
Portland
TEL - 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 Isle
TEL - 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
Ogunquit
TEL - 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
Lewiston
TEL - 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
Monmouth
TEL - 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
Bangor
TEL - 207-942-1900

Thompson's Orchards

Thompson’s Orchards is a family owned and operated apples orchard. Come treat your group to a day of apple picking, hot spiced cider and donuts. Pick your favorite variety of apples in season.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MAINE
New Gloucester
TEL - 207-926-4738

Tides Institute & Museum of Art (TIMA)

The Tides Institute & Museum of Art collections are extensive and wide ranging – from historical to contemporary, from the 18th century to today, focusing on art, architecture and history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MAINE
Eastport
TEL - 207- 853-4047
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FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Maine—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Maine by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

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  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Maine children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Maine history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Maine aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Maine field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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