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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: 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 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness 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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Hartley Nature Center

Hartley Nature Center is a large refuge for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & fishing, plus nature center with exhibits. The Center offers workshops that include offerings about the environment, outdoor skills, teamwork and sustainable technologies.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Duluth MNTEL - 218-724-6735

Lake Superior Art Glass

Glassblowing studio and gallery showcasing pieces by regional artists, plus live demonstrations and workshops. Students can explore the fascinating process of transforming raw materials into beautiful glass creations in our unique workshops.

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 MINNESOTA
Duluth MNTEL - 218-464-1799

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is a museum that focuses on railroading in the Lake Superior region and in the summer and fall months the museum’s North Shore Scenic Railroad offers train excursions.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Duluth MNTEL - 218-727-8025

Lake Superior Zoo

The Lake Superior Zoo educational programs designed to connect people with over 300 critters and 140 species. Make your zoo experience on to remember with a special behind-the-scenes tour or animal encounter!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Duluth MNTEL - 218-730-4500

Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MINNESOTA
Duluth MNTEL - 218-726-7129

Mill City Museum

The Mill City Museum resides within what’s left of the Washburn A Mill that turned Minneapolis into the flour milling capital of the world from 1880 to 1930. Learn about Minneapolis’ history through tours and hands-on exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint PaulTEL - 612-341-7555

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is home to more than 90,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of world history, MIA is one of the largest art museums in the United States.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint PaulTEL - 888- 642-2787

Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Galley

The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery is a museum and gallery dedicated to the art, history and culture of African American people in Minnesota

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Minnesota Museum of Art

The Minnesota Museum of American Art is an American art museum that holds more than 5,000 artworks that showcase the unique voice of American artists from the 19th century to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint PaulTEL - 651-797-2571

Pavek Museum

The Pavek Museum has one of the world’s most significant collections of vintage radio and television equipment. It connects generations by sharing stories of history, art, and technology.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
St Louis ParkTEL - 952-926-8198

The Bakken Museum

The Bakken Museum has interactive science displays covering various topics within science, technology, and the humanities. On field trips, visitors explore the connections between history, science and engineering.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MINNESOTA
Minneapolis-Saint PaulTEL - 612-926-3878

The Museum of Russian Art

The Museum of Russian Art is the only major institution in North America devoted entirely to Russian art and culture from the entire scope of Russia’s history.

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