North Carolina Field Trips

To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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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Billy Graham Library

The Billy Graham Library is dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham. Discover the history of his career through interactive kiosks, and stroll through the Memorial Prayer Garden.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
CharlotteTEL - 704-401-3200

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM)

BRAHM provides cultural enrichment to the High Country communities and promotes Southern Appalachian arts, heritage, and history. Learn virtually about some of their collections and fun hands-on activities at BRAHM at Home.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Blowing Rock
VIRTUALTEL - 828-295-9099

Blue Jay Center

The Blue Jay Center houses an exhibit hall that explores many environmental and natural resource themes such as water, plants, animals and ecology of the fields, forests and streams of the park.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-870-4330

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland, the Bodie Island Lighthouse presents anything but a typical lighthouse setting.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Nags HeadTEL - 252-473-2111

Botanical Gardens at Asheville

On 10 acres, the Botanical Garden of Asheville collections focus on plants native to our Southern Appalachian Mountains and include a large variety of trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, herbs and plants.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family NORTH CAROLINA
AshevilleTEL - 828-252-5190

Cameron Art Museum

The Cameron Art Museum features arts and crafts from around the world, as well as work by North Carolina artists. Connect with CAM for virtual programs and activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Wilmington
VIRTUALTEL - 910-395-5999

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Cape Fear Botanical Garden is an ideal outdoor classroom for learning about flowers, planting, seeds, sprouts, soil, insects, and much more. Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s 80 acres feature nature trails, a natural amphitheater, ravines, ponds, aquatic plants, and other natural elements.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
FayettevilleTEL - 910-486-0221

Cape Fear Museum

Unique exhibits at the New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum explore the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Learn from home with the museum’s virtual activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Wilmington
VIRTUALTEL - 910-798-4370

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse protects one of the most hazardous sections of the Atlantic Coast. Offshore of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream collides with the Virginia Drift, a branch of the Labrador Current from Canada.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Visit the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site to see the home of writer and activist Carl Sandburg. Explore his life through a house tour, farm visit, and writing activity.

Carolina Ballet

Groups will marvel at the beauty, wonder, and athleticism of ballet as they watch the dancers glide across the Carolina Ballet stage. Carolina Ballet offers student matinees on weekday mornings each season.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-719-0800

Carolina Raptor Center

Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
HuntersvilleTEL - 704-875-6521

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