PENNSYLVANIA
Field Trips

Immerse your students and scouts in a world of classical music at the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra by attending free open rehearsals at the Fulton Opera House, which begins with an informal Q&A featuring a guest artist.

Land of Little Horses was founded in 1971 by two Merchant Marines who love miniature horses. This performing animal theme park features shows, events, and a café for guests to enjoy. 

At the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, with over 13,000 square feet of exhibits, visitors will learn about different aspects of Lehigh Valley history such as war, music, industry, early settlers, Native Americans, and other topics.

Want to take a tour of the hatchery?  Park signage can be used for self-guided tours by individuals or groups. Vending machines are available for fish food purchase.

The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence. Once placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House, the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park.

Built in 1963, the Lincoln Train Museum features museum collections, history presentations, and a simulated train ride that depicts the journey of President Lincoln’s funeral car from Washington D.C. to Springfield, Illinois.

The Majestic Theater hosts a wide range of events including movies, concerts, ballets, plays, one-man shows, operas, workshops, stand-up comedy tours, and more.

The Mattress Factory is a museum featuring room-sized galleries of contemporary “art you can get into.” Housed in a former Stearns & Foster mattress warehouse, the museum has a variety of permanent and changing exhibits.

At Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, groups will see nearly 30,000 artifacts including several thousand European and American prints and decorative ceramic tiles from Europe, Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Since 1986, Milky Way Farm has been offering educational tours that explores farm animals, agricultural products, farm life, plant-growing cycles, nutrition, and milking technology in close learning experiences.

The Munnell Run Farm is a sprawling where groups will learn about agriculture and the ecological systems in the surrounding area with hands-on curricula that allows students to sow seeds and observe how grain travels from crop to pizza crust!