Philadelphia-Metro
Field Trips

The James A Michener Art Museum’s permanent exhibits contain sculpture, murals, paintings, and other art forms. Upcoming exhibits focus on topics such as social life, history, and more.

Johnson House is an Underground Railroad station and a house museum where groups can deepen their understanding of the Underground Railroad.  

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.

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.

Learn about the US Constitution and political history at the National Constitution Center. Visit their Interactive Constitution page for virtual learning opportunities.

The National Liberty Museum brings liberty to life through stories of people whose character and courage have expanded liberty for all.

The galleries at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts feature works that encourage groups to observe, ponder, discuss, and appreciate art. Groups will see paintings, sculptures, mixed media, and more.

Pennsylvania Ballet is a premier ballet company offering performances at the Academy of Music and also at the Merriam Theater, both located within walking distance of one another. Performances will dazzle, bewitch, and amaze your group. Outreach programs are available.

Pennsylvania Hospital founded 25 years before the start of the American Revolution. Tour the hospital’s and the Physic Garden, which contains medicinal plants that were used in the 18th century.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has over 200 galleries with works of fine and applied art that span from antiquity to the present. We offer in-person and virtual field trips.

Take in a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the preeminent orchestras in the world. The orchestra serves the communities of Philadelphia and beyond through musical performances, encouraging music-making, and improving the quality of life.

Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered. Philadelphia Zoo’s 42 acre campus is filled with a variety of animal exhibits.