NEW JERSEY
Field Trips

The Popcorn Park Zoo is “a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds.”

Princeton University Art Museum has collections of ancient art, as well as Byzantine, Asian, and indigenous American art. Explore the museum’s virtual exhibitions and activities.

The Raptor Trust is one of the premier wild bird rehabilitation centers in the United States. Healthy birds in residence live in open aviaries and are accessible for public viewing.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum includes 6 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, both historic and new. View 19th- and 20th-century gardens; historic exhibits, outdoor sculpture, and educational field trips, and seasonal activities.

Explore the life and work of John A. Roebling, the engineer behind the Brooklyn Bridge. Uncover the science of manufacturing steel, its role in the construction of iconic structures, and how wire rope changed the world.

The Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center presents stories of relocated peoples and refugees, including migrant laborers from Appalachia and others. The center serves as a museum and a memorial for Seabrook’s history and community.

Located at William Paterson University, The Shea Center for Performing Arts offers school time performances are culturally diverse and aim to make audience think. Enjoy adaptations of popular books, musicals, and more.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey is the highest court in the state. Group guided tours of the Justice Complex, which includes the Supreme Court, appellate court, and administrative offices.

A 400-acre preserve, the Tenafly Nature Center is a great place for learning about and watching nature; with many natural areas for birdwatching, exhibits like the Butterfly House, and Pfister’s Pond.

The Energy and Environmental Resource Center is an exciting learning center focused on building a greater understanding of energy, environmental challenges and strategies for balancing energy demand with environmental stewardship.

The Historic Village at Allaire, once an iron-producing factory town, is today an interactive museum where visitors can experience the village’s history. 

The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is housed at Congregation Ahavas Sholom, one of the oldest continually active synagogues in Newark. It includes permanent and rotating exhibit space, a library and media center.