New York Field Trips

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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Crotona Park Nature Center

Crotona Park Nature Center hosts activities that helps groups of all ages foster a lifelong connection with the outdoors. Visitors can participate in nature walks, fish and bird identification, among other activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Bronx
New York CityTEL - 212-639-9675

Custer Observatory

The Custer Observatory is Long Island’s oldest public observatory; Open to the public every Saturday evening from dusk until midnight. Staff will give you a tour of the facilities and the night sky through our powerful telescopes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 631-765-2626

Cutler Botanic Garden

The Cutler Botanic Garden is a center for teaching horticulture and environmental issues. Encourages an appreciation of the environment and helps teach the value of natural resources through educational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier RegionTEL - 607-772-8954

DEEP Arts

DEEP Arts offers high quality, cultural experiences that entertain while fostering enrichment, communication, positive values and an awareness of literature, social and historical issues.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Finger Lakes Region
RochesterTEL - 585-385-0510

Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon is committed to the vision of artists and commissions projects, exhibitions, site-specific installations and more. Engage with the current collections on view during a guided tour of the museum.

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 NEW YORK
Beacon
Hudson Valley RegionTEL - 845-440-0100

Discovery Center of the Southern Tier

Enjoy a fun hands-on interactive experience at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, also known as the Binghamton Children’s Museum, which features 30 play and learn exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Binghamton
Southern Tier RegionTEL - 607-773-8661

DNA Learning Center West

For groups from middle school to high school ages, the DNA Learning Center offers scientific exhibits, lessons on the principles of genetics and opportunities to do hands-on experiments with DNA.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Lake Success
Long Island
Nassau CountyTEL - 516-719-1296

Dolan DNA Learning Center

The Dolan DNA Learning Center offers hands-on science lessons on the principles of genetics and opportunities to do hands-on experiments with DNA for groups from middle school to high school ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Cold Spring Harbor
Long Island
Suffolk CountyTEL - 516-367-5170

Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens

The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at the PepsiCo global headquarters is a collection of of outdoor sculpture and an arboretum that is open to the public.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
PurchaseTEL - 914-253-3150

Dr. Frank A. Revetta Planetarium

The Dr. Frank A. Revetta Planetarium at SUNY Potsdam offers free educational programs, including popular planetarium shows and a series of seismology workshops.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
North Country Region
PotsdamTEL - 315-267-3441

Dry Brook Sugar House

At Dry Brook Sugar House guests are welcomed with warm smiles; enjoy the aroma of sweet maple syrup as it is bottled, learn how it was done in the “old days”.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
SalemTEL - 518-854-3955

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

Located on Manhattan Island, the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum tells the story of the Dyckman family and 19th-century Manhattan. Groups can tour the farmhouse and see the museum collections.

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 CityTEL - 212-304-9422

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