Rhode Island 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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Matunuck Oyster Farm

Matunuck Oyster Farm supplies the pond to plate concept for the Matunuck Oyster Bar restaurant with fresh oysters. The Farm offers educational tours that encourage visitors to take an interest in supporting local aquaculturists and farmers.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
South KingstownTEL - 401-783-4202

Mulligan’s Island

At Mulligan’s Island, groups can enjoy attractions like the batting cage, driving range, mini-golf, par 3 golf course, 18-hole short course, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
CranstonTEL - 401-464-8855

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

The Museum of Natural History offers exhibits to learn about our world and its people. The museum’s collections contain objects of natural and cultural history from around the world and and is home to the state’s only public planetarium.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
ProvidenceTEL - 401-680-5000

Museum of Newport History

Located in the 1762 Brick Market designed by Peter Harrison, the award-winning Museum of Newport History provides an engaging introduction to the area’s rich history and the beauty of its architecture.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
NewportTEL - 401-841-8770

Museum of Work & Culture

The Museum of Work & Culture shares the stories of the men, women, and children who came to find a better life in Rhode Island’s mill towns in the late 19th and 20th centuries.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
WoonsocketTEL - 401-769-9675

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

At the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve groups can enjoy an immersive day of inquiry-based learning at local salt marshes and rocky shorelines in the heart of Narragansett Bay.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
Prudence IslandTEL - 401-683-6780

Narrow River Kayaks

Narrow River Kayaks offers paddle sports at a premier destination with its waterfront location at the doorstep of the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
NarragansettTEL - 401-789-0334

Nathanael Greene Homestead

The General Nathanael Greene Homestead is a National Historic Landmark. Known as Spell Hall, it was the home of Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene from 1770 to 1783.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
CoventryTEL - 401-821-8630

National Museum of American Illustration

At the National Museum of American Illustration, and the American Imagist Collection, tours cover biographies of featured illustrators and illustrations on display.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
NewportTEL - 401-851-8949

Naval War College Museum

The historic Naval War College Museum features exhibits on the genesis of the Navy in the region, the evolution of permanent naval installations from the late nineteenth century to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
NewportTEL - 401-841-4052

Newport Art Museum

Newport Art Museum features works from the 1800s to the present, as well as rotating exhibitions that showcase contemporary artists from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool RHODE ISLAND
NewportTEL - 401-848-8200

Newport Mansions

Explore 250 years of American history at the Newport Mansions, historic properties located on 88 acres of gardens and parks. Find a world of exceptional elegance and inspiration in architecture, art, interior design and landscapes.

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