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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Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum

The Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum is home to historical documents and photographs. Two documents (one signed by Thomas Jefferson and one signed by George Washington) authorize the federal purchase of land at Montauk Point and construct the lighthouse.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Long Island
MontaukTEL - 631-668-2544

Morris-Jumel Mansion

History comes back to life when you visit the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the oldest house in Manhattan. Learn the history of the Mansion and how it became the headquarters for George Washington and his army.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York CityTEL - 212-923-8008

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

Learn about the social history of New York by visiting the Mount Vernon Hotel! From 1826 until 1833, this was a popular resort for New Yorkers escaping the city.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Manhattan
New York CityTEL - 212-838-6878.

Mountain Top Arboretum

Located in the Catskill Mountain area, The Mountain Top Arboretum sits on 183 acres and consists of meadows, wetlands, and forest areas connected by trails, paths, and boardwalks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Capitol District Region
TannersvilleTEL - 518-589-3903

Muscoot Farm

Open year-round, Muscoot Farm is an early-1900s interpretive farm that offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as group tours, farmyard visits and hayrides by reservation.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Hudson Valley Region
KatonahTEL - 914-864-7282

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 CityTEL - 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 CityTEL - 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 CityTEL - 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 CityTEL - 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 CityTEL - 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.

Museum of the Earth

Explore Earth and its prehistoric past at the Museum of the Earth–from the tiniest trilobite to the mighty mastodon–through engaging displays, hands-on features, stunning fossils, and science-inspired art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NEW YORK
Central New York Region
Ithaca
Southern Tier RegionTEL - 607-273-6623

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