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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about NY’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in New York City. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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Museum at Eldridge Street

At the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, groups can view its exhibits to explore immigration, city history, architecture, art, and Jewish culture. Historic walking tours of the Lower East Side are also available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-219-0302

Museum of Chinese in America

MOCA encourages the understanding of Chinese American arts, culture, and history through gallery exhibits and walking tours of Chinatown. Educational programs teach groups about many aspects of Chinese American history.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 855-955-MOCA

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts focuses on the arts and cultures of the African diaspora through its interdisciplinary art exhibits including collage, painting, film, and photography.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
Kings County
New York City
TEL - 718-230-0492

Museum of Jewish Heritage- A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

A Living Memorial to the Holocaust tells the moving story of 20th century Jewish life from the perspective of those who lived it. Learn about the Holocaust through the experiences of those who lived and died.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 646-437-4304

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Explore and discover the best of contemporary art from all over the world at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Groups can take a guided or self-guided tour through MoMA’s exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Dy Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-708-9400

Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York is dedicated to interpreting the character and heritage of the city, and its changes over time.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-534-1672

Museum of the Moving Image

The Museum’s mission is to advance the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 718-777-6800

National Jazz Museum in Harlem

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem strives to preserve and promote jazz by inspiring and celebrating the genre in the community and beyond.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-348-8300

National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world’s largest collections of Native American artifacts; exhibits are focused on the history and culture of American Indians, from ancient times to the 19th century.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-514-3705

New York Chinese Cultural Center

New York Chinese Cultural Center exposes groups to traditional Chinese performing arts through performances, workshops, and lectures. Performances/workshops can be tailor made to fit any curriculum or special needs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-334-3764

New York City Fire Museum

The NYC Fire Museum, the official FDNY museum, preserves and presents the history of the fire service of NY and provides fire prevention and safety education. Temporarily closed.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-691-1303

New York City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse

Both located in City Hall Park, New York City Hall and the Tweed Courthouse are must-see architectural marvels with interesting histories.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York City
TEL - 212-788-2656
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FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in New York City—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New York City by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find New York City art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find New York City class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View New York City history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find New York City team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find New York City aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find New York City field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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