Ohio Field Trips

Besides Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa there are other themed days to celebrate in December. DECEMBER: Dec. 4: Wildlife Conservation Day. Dec. 5: International Volunteer Day. World Soil Day. Dec. 7: Letter Writing Day. Dec. 8: National Crossword Solvers Day. Dec. 10: Human Rights Day. Nobel Prize Day. Dewey Decimal System Day. International Animal Rights Day. Dec. 14: National Energy Conservation Day. Dec. 15: Bill of Rights Day. Dec. 16: Boston Tea Party Day. Dec. 20: Crossword Puzzle Day. Dec. 21: Winter Solstice. Dec. 22: Mathematics Day. Dec. 23: Roots Day. JANUARY: Jan 4: World Braille Day. Jan 5: National Bird Day. Jan 10: Houseplant Appreciation Day. Jan 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Jan. 17: Kid Inventors Day. Jan 18: Thesaurus 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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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the sixth-oldest zoo in the United States. The zoo houses over 500 animals and 3,000 plant species. Offers In-person and Virtual Botanical Gardens and Zoo Field Trips.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Virtual COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cincinnati Ohio
OUTREACH
VIRTUALTEL - 513-281-4700

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Visiting Cleveland Botanical Garden is a fun and educational way for your group to enjoy the great outdoors. Experience a rotating roster of seasonal activities, we’re excited to be your destination to for your group to learn, explore, and grow.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland OhioTEL - 216-721-1600

Cleveland History Center

Serving as the headquarters for the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland History Center shares the story of Northeast Ohio through items, documents and artifacts. Journey through Cleveland’s history from 1796 to today, with the extensive collection and interactive exhibits at the Cleveland History Center.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School OHIO
Cleveland OhioTEL - 216-721-5722

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Discover wildlife and use science skills at the AZA accredited Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Conservation and climate change distance learning and a virtual classroom are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland Ohio
VIRTUALTEL - 216-661-6500

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

The AAM accredited CMA features an outstanding, global collection. Explore the gallery with a museum educator. Distance learning and virtual resources are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland Ohio
VIRTUALTEL - 216-421-7340

Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH)

Programs at AAM accredited Cleveland Museum of Natural History offer an up-close exploration of science, nature, and human health. The science never stops with CMNH@Home virtual programs!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland Ohio
VIRTUALTEL - 216-231-4600

Cleveland Police Museum

The Cleveland Police Historical Society and Museum collects and preserves police history and educate the public and foster mutual understanding and respect between law enforcement and the public. Their Museum in a Box program is a traveling exhibit on wheels.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cleveland OhioTEL - 216-623-5055

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA)

The Columbus Association’s student matinees bring history, math, science, and literature to life with the power of the arts! Watch local artists in CAPA’s live virtual series.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614-469-0939

Columbus Museum of Art

The AAM accredited Columbus Museum of Art creates great experiences with great art! A variety of student tours are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614-221-6801

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to over 10,000 animals representing over 600 species. It strives to make a lasting impact on animal conservation and wellbeing both locally and globally.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614-645-3400

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC)

Groups can take docent-led exhibition and architecture tours at CAC. They’ll engage with contemporary art that draws on life, issues, and images of today.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Cincinnati OhioTEL - 513-345-8400

COSI: Center of Science and Industry

COSI: Center of Science and Industry is a 320,000 sq ft science museum and research center. The Center brings science to life through 300+ interactive experiences, world class traveling and permanent exhibitions and a Planetarium.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OHIO
Columbus OhioTEL - 614-228-2674

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