Tennessee 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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Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The Museum Rock ‘N’ Soul Museum explores of the origins of rock and soul music and the legends who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create America’s music.

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, Family TENNESSEE
Memphis
West TennesseeTEL - 901-205-2533

Memphis Zoo

Home to over 3,500 animals and 500 species, the Memphis Zoo offers field trips with unique animal encounters and hand-on experiments for youth groups and great for family outings.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Memphis
West Tennessee
VIRTUALTEL - 901-333-6500

Merchant Logo Parrot Mountain and Gardens

At Parrot Mountain & Gardens see and enjoy 146 different species of parrots and softbills and exotic flowers from around the world. Tours and live educational shows.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Pigeon Forge
The SmokiesTEL - 865-774-1749

Metal Museum

The Metal Museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork. Hands-on activities and demos are offered. Explore the museum’s virtual exhibitions and made-for-home lessons.

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, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Memphis
West Tennessee
VIRTUALTEL - 901-774-6380

Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island

At the Mississippi River Museum at Mud Island, discover the natural history, folkore, and mystique of the Lower Mississippi River Valley in this 18-gallery museum located on Mud Island.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Memphis
West TennesseeTEL - 901-576-6595

Nashville Children's Theatre

Nashville Children’s Theatre offers wonder, music and drama in their field trip school time performances. NCT has a variety of fun drama workshops that will enhance your group’s trip to the theatre.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee
NashvilleTEL - 615-254-9103

Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center

The Nashville Symphony offers education opportunities both here and outreach including Young People’s Concerts, Open Dress Rehearsal & Ensembles in the Schools.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee
NashvilleTEL - 615-687-6400

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The Nashville Zoo is a zoological garden and historic plantation farmhouse which contains 6,230 individual animals and 339 species. Offers field trip activity stations, tours and hands-on activities.

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, Family TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee
NashvilleTEL - 615-833-1534

National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings that trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Memphis
West TennesseeTEL - 901-521-9699

Oakes Farm

At Oakes Farm, enjoy the 9 acre corn maze, a hayride to the pumpkin patch, and over 25 other activities – and educational themed programs on a wide range of topics.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Corryton
East TennesseeTEL - 865-688-6200

Oaklands Mansion

Oaklands Mansion, the plantation home of the Maney family, offers tours and seasonal hands-on activities that focus on chores from the mid-1800s.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Middle Tennessee
MurfreesboroTEL - 615-893-0022

Orpheum Theatre Group

The Orpheum Theatre Group’s Student Matinee Series brings high-quality theatre for young audiences. Interactive Field Trips where students participate in music, choreography, and acting classes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, School TENNESSEE
Memphis
West TennesseeTEL - 901-525-3000

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