NEW YORK
Field Trips

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.

Learn about the heritage of motorless flight, aeronautics, and related physical sciences while touring a large archive area and an 8,000-square-foot Heritage Hangar at the National Soaring Museum.

Hear the story of this historic woman and her lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House.

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College features a collection of 20th century and contemporary works. Single and multi-visit tours can teach groups about the museum’s collections.

At the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site from mid-April through October visitors will find costumed staff demonstrating musket drills, blacksmithing, military medicine and other 18th century skills.

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.

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.

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

The New York City Police Museum gives groups a look at the history and traditions of the largest police force in the U.S. and its role in NYC history.

At the New York County District Attorney’s Office groups can get an introduction to the criminal justice system with criminal court tours.

Actively engage in history at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum, where groups explore U.S. history through a New York lens.

Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can take a tour of the New York State Capitol—the seat of government for New York State—and walk the hallways where history was shaped.