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Field Trips

Immerse yourself in a world of horticulture at NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum, known for its varied collection of landscape flora.

Built in 1769, the Joel Lane Museum House is a restored, historic home and museum considered to be the “birthplace of North Carolina’s capital city”.

At Kidzu Children’s Museum 8,500 square foot space, is multi-sensory, play-centered with an ever-changing menu of exhibits and programs that inspire creativity, collaboration and community.

The goal at Marbles Kids Museum is to inspire imagination, discovery, and learning in young learners. Visitors will enjoy the museum’s exhibits, hands-on activities, STEM and IMAX experiences.

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center brings science to life with exciting and inspiring planetarium shows, Science Stage programs and Discovery Classes.

The Museum of Life and Science includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor animal exhibits.

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University has a growing collection of contemporary artwork, and a permanent collection of over 5,000 years of Western art.

NC State LIVE (formerly NCSU Center Stage) has established a regional and national reputation for presenting a professional performing arts season of the highest artistic excellence. Student Matinees available.

At Chapel Hill’s North Carolina Botanical Garden, youth groups tour the Piedmont Nature Trails, see native plant gardens, appreciate the coastal plain, and mountain habitat gardens and participate in hands-on educational activities.

The North Carolina Executive Mansion, known as the “people’s house” is a Queen Anne style residence designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan and his assistant Aldophus Gustavus Bauer. Open for youth group tours by appointment.

Discover the diversity of Western art, see art from around the world, learn how artists depict nature, and more at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

At the North Carolina Museum of History, groups can explore 14,000 years of the state’s history. Experience the museum virtually with History at Home and fun virtual videos.