Maryland Field Trips

To help plan APRIL curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these April themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MONTHLY: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Humor. National Poetry. Stress Awareness. DAILY: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 3: National Geologists Day. Apr. 4: School Librarians’ Day. Apr. 5: Read a Road May Day. Apr. 7: World Health Day. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 18: National Scrabble Day. Apr. 15: World Art Day. Apr. 22: Earth Day. Apr. 25: World Penguin 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 National Museum of Civil War Medicine

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine educates on Civil War medical innovation and humanitarianism. Virtual, remote learning resources are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
Frederick
VIRTUALTEL - 301-695-1864

The Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters

At the Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park, visitors gain a better understanding of people who lived on the plantation and farm.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BowieTEL - 301-627-1286

The Original Playhouse

The Original Playhouse Children’s Museum offers play-based learning themed opportunities in the arts, science and social studies that help them grow into creative, curious, caring, and confident thinkers.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
New MarketTEL - 301-865-6500

The Peale Center

Based in the oldest museum building in the US, the Peale Center shares authentic narratives of the city, its places, and the diverse people of Baltimore. View the museum’s virtual programs.

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 MARYLAND
Baltimore
VIRTUALTEL - 301-642-6257

Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum’s collection, presenting world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe and counts among its many treasures include medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Nouveau jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BaltimoreTEL - 410-547-9000

Watkins Nature Center

Watkins Nature Center offers close-up wildlife encounters with its resident live animals, hands-on exhibits, indoor and outdoor ponds, a songbird feeding area, and a butterfly and hummingbird garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
Greater Upper MarlboroTEL - 301-218-6702

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

The Western Maryland is a heritage scenic railroad round trip excursion. Visitors see a mix of mountain top scenery and learn the rich transportation history of this Maryland historic railroad.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
CumberlandTEL - 1-800-TRAIN50

William Brish Planetarium

The William Brish Planetarium is now a fully digital planetarium. All programs are now digital full-dome presentations that immerse you in astronomy, earth science and biology.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MARYLAND
HagerstownTEL - 301-766-2898

William Paca House

The William Paca House, an 18th-century mansion built by former Governor Paca in 1763–65, features museum-quality period furnishings, including Paca family silver, ceramics, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
AnnapolisTEL - 410-990-4543

Woodend Nature Sanctuary

The 40-acre Woodend Nature Sanctuary is the headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society. Enjoy the serenity of the wildflower meadow, walk meandering trails, visit the native plant garden, and explore aquatic life of the pond.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
Chevy Chase
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 301-652-9188

Woodlawn Manor Museum at Brookeville Academy

At Woodlawn Manor Museum experience early farm life. Learn the ways of the Wampanoag and Pilgrims, Colonial plantation life, and the Underground Railroad in Maryland.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
BrookevilleTEL - 301-509-8470

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