Pennsylvania 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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Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

Take a trip on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad (also known as the OC&T) “through the valley that changed the world” and discover the place where oil history began.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
TitusvilleTEL - 814-676-1733 Read More

Old Bedford Village

Located in the Allegheny Mountains, Old Bedford Village will give students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers a fun glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century Pennsylvanians.

GRADE LEVEL - 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 PENNSYLVANIA
BedfordTEL - 800-238-4347 Read More

Oregon Dairy Tours

Oregon Dairy offers fun, educational group tours of our beautiful family farm and/or Market that are great for students, homeschool groups, camps, and scouts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
LititzTEL - 717-656-2856 Read More

Pennsylvania State Capitol

Visit the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg for a tour of the Main Rotunda, Senate Chamber, House of Representatives, Governor’s Reception, and Supreme Court.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg MetroTEL - 800-868-7672 Read More

Pennsylvania Youth Theatre

The Pennsylvania Youth Theatre educates, enriches, and entertains youth through live theatre. Students of the theatre are cast in professionally produced musicals throughout the year.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Bethlehem
Lehigh ValleyTEL - 610-332-1400 Read More

Peter Wentz Farmstead

Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
WorcesterTEL - 610-584-5104 Read More

Philadelphia City Cruises

City Cruises offers unforgettable Philadelphia cruises with skyline views, and is a great venue for school events with student-friendly options and viewing iconic Philadelphia landmarks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
PhiladelphiaTEL - 215-999-7953 Read More

Philly Magic Tours

There is something revolutionary happening in Philadelphia, history that is incredibly entertaining! “The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour” visits historic and offbeat locations. Each stop is the inspiration for a comedic and mind-bending magic trick.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
PhiladelphiaTEL - 267-566-8897 Read More

Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center

The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather prediction. The center features interactive exhibits, educational programs, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
PunxsutawneyTEL - 814-938-1000 Read More

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and several species of deer.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
JamestownTEL - 724-932-3200 Read More

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Quiet Valley Historical Farm is a non-profit, historic museum and working farm set on 114 acres in eastern Pennsylvania with a mission to preserve and present agricultural and rural life of 19th century America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family OUTREACH
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Lehigh Valley
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Stroudsburg
The PoconosTEL - 570-992-6161 Read More

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s mission is to preserve and interpret Pennsylvania’s rich railroad history. They strive to educate the public about the role railroads played, past and present, in building our nation and shaping our daily lives.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
StrasburgTEL - 717-687-8628 Read More

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