New York Field Trips

To help plan curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these MONTHLY themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. SEPTEMBER: Classical Music. Hispanic Heritage. Library Card Sign-Up. National Courtesy. National Honey. Better Breakfast. National Square Dance. OCTOBER: National Bullying Prevention. National Book Month. National Arts & Humanities. National Fire Prevention. Global Diversity Awareness. Financial Planning. 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 and the Virtual Field Trip sections.

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General Grant National Memorial

This National Memorial is the resting place of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. Tour the Memorial to learn about architecture, the Civil War, and Grant’s life and impact on American society.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York CityTEL - 212-666-1640

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Step back in time on a field trip to the Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M), a living, working 19th-century historic country village.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NEW YORK
Finger Lakes Region
MumfordTEL - 585-538-6822

Genovesi Environmental Study Center

With its 7,000 square foot learning center, Genovesi Environmental Study Center is a unique space for groups to get a hands-on environmental science experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
New York CityTEL - 718-444-6560

George Eastman Museum

The George Eastman Museum, located on the estate of George Eastman the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film, is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Finger Lakes Region
RochesterTEL - 585-327-4800

George Washington's Headquarters at Tappan

George Washington’s Headquarters at Tappan is a place the president stayed four times during the American Revolutionary War.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
TappanTEL - 845-359-1359

Gomez Mill House

Guests touring the Gomez Mill House learn stories about the home’s five influential owners spanning different time periods. Stories shared discuss Mid-Hudson Valley’s earliest commercial ventures and the establishment of democracy.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
MarlboroTEL - 845-236-3126

Governors Island Teaching Garden

Governors Island Teaching Garden gets field trip groups excited about urban farming with its ½ acre farm, greenhouse, outdoor kitchen, and solar oven.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Brooklyn
New York CityTEL - 212-788-7900

Gracie Mansion

Tour the Federal-style Gracie Mansion and learn the history behind the house that serves as New York’s “Little White House,” the official residence of the Mayor of NYC.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York CityTEL - 212-570-4751

Greenbelt Conservancy

Explore 2,800 acres dedicated to discovering the sounds, sights, and scents of nature. Programs include bird watching, learning about insects, spiders, and reptiles.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
New York City
Staten IslandTEL - 718-667-2165

Greenburgh Nature Center

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a non-profit nature preserve set on 33 beautiful acres in the heart of lower Westchester County. The Center offers an extensive platform of nature and environmental education.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
ScarsdaleTEL - 914-723-3470

Griffis Sculpture Park

The Griffis Sculpture Park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails. Each sculpture was placed with the natural setting in mind, creating a truly unique experience between art and nature.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NEW YORK
East Otto
Western New York RegionTEL - 716-667-2808

Hallockville Museum Farm

Filled with historic buildings, animals, gardens, and farmlands, The Hallockville Museum Farm can tailor its educational programs to the needs of your group with tours and hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
Riverhead
Suffolk CountyTEL - (631) 298-5292

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