New York City
Field Trips

The Bronx River Alliance offers youth groups a variety of enjoyable educational activities such as canoe trips and recreational walking tours which introduce groups to the river’s wonders.

At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, your group can explore the 52-acre grounds, which contain an array of biomes, such as the desert and tropical pavilions and the outdoor gardens.

At the Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center, explore the ecology of park, learn the history of the Brooklyn Bridge, explore the park’s rocks, and assess the health of the East River.

At the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, young learners can engage their senses in exhibits that explore Brooklyn neighborhoods and ecology, as well as learn about cultures through 29,000 historic artifacts.

Brooklyn Grange’s rooftop farms, located in Brooklyn and Queens, are perfect for hands-on learning about urban agriculture. Groups will also learn about helpful and harmful insects on a farm and the inner workings of bee colonies.

Explore the Brooklyn Historical Society’s collection of documents, artwork, and artifacts that bring to life the everyday experiences of Brooklynites from the past to the present.

The Center for Architecture shares the ideas and experiences of practicing architects with the public through exhibits and programming. School groups may enjoy hands-on workshops as well as walking tours of New York City.

Explore Jewish culture and history at Yeshiva University Museum (YUM), the largest repository of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. Exhibits examine Jewish communities, culture, and history.

Central Park Conservancy offers wonders to explore Central Park! The 840-acre park offers groups Discovery Kits, catch-and-release fishing, exhibits, and much more.

Explore the natural features of Central Park’s north end when your group visits the Charles Dana Discovery Center. Start your visit at the Center’s exhibit to learn about Central Park’s archaeological history.

At the Children’s Cultural Center of Native America take a trip into the past, present and future of Native America. Learn about Indigenous cultures and history through workshops, exhibits, and performances.

At Children’s Museum of Manhattan, groups will discover the building blocks of what makes a community, and create a unique representation of their cultural identity.