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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. 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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National Airline History Museum

The National Airline History Museum looks at the history of the airline industry with photographs, artifacts, printed material and audio/visual displays that bring visitors the true flavor of an age gone by.

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 MISSOURI
Kansas City
TEL - 816-421-3401

National Blues Museum

The National Blues Museum explores and preserves the historic significance of the Blues as the foundation of American music, celebrates the genre’s various styles and musicians.

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, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
St. Louis
TEL - 314-925-0016

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Steeped in history, the National WWI Museum and Memorial shares the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it thru interactive exhibits, films and testimonies.

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 MISSOURI
Kansas City
TEL - 816-888-8100

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Kansas City
TEL - 816-751-1278

Owens-Rogers Museum

The Owens-Rogers Museum, was the home of Hollywood screenwriter and producer Lela Rogers and is the birthplace and childhood home of dancer, and singer, Ginger Rogers.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MISSOURI
Independence
TEL - 816-833-1602

Plants for Profits

If you are looking for a profitable and easy fundraiser for your school or non-profit organization, Plants For Profits and Parks Brothers Farm has taken the guesswork out of planning your plant fundraiser!

SERVES: MS, MO, TN, TX

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Traditional Fundraising GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool FUNDRAISING
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
TEL - 479-474-1125

Play Street Museum

Play Street Museum is an interactive children’s museum and indoor play area designed to encourage a young child’s sense of independence, exploration, and creativity.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
St Charles
St. Louis
TEL - 314-471-0065

Purina Farms

Purina Farms is a place where your youth group can meet a variety of animals, watch shows, pet animals and enjoy fun activities and interactive exhibits about pets.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Gray Summit
St. Louis
TEL - 314-982-3232

Quindaro Museum

Quindaro Museum preserves the historical and cultural awareness, and overall importance of the African American Community of Quindaro to the history of Kansas and the USA.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Kansas City
TEL - 913-244-8497

Railroad Historical Museum

The Railroad Historical Museum is located inside 4 connected antique train cars including a Locomotive, a Baggage Car, a Commuter Car, a Caboose. The museum has artifacts, equipment & photos.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Springfield-MO
TEL - 417-833-0994

Ralph Foster Museum

The Ralph Foster Museum, on the campus of the College of the Ozarks, primary focus is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit items relating to the Ozarks region. One of the more famous exhibits is the television series “The Beverly Hillbillies.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Branson
Lookout
TEL - 417-690-3407

Runge Nature Center

At the Runge Nature Center, explore more than 3,000 sq. ft. of exhibits on Missouri’s natural habitats and a 3,580-gallon fish aquarium, live amphibians and reptiles.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Jefferson City
TEL - 573-526-5544
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