Vermont Field Trips

TO HELP PLAN FEBRUARY & MARCH curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips & school assembly programs, these themed celebrations might be helpful. February 2026: MONTHLY: Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, National Bird Feeding Month. Day/Week Celebrations: Feb 8: Boy Scout Day. Kite Flying Day. Feb 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science. National Inventors Day. Feb 15: Susan B Anthony Day. Feb. 16: Presidents Day. Feb 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Presidents’ Day. Feb 19: World Anthropology Day. MARCH 2026 MONTHLY: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. 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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President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site

The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site has remained nearly unchanged. The homes of Calvin Coolidge’s family and neighbors, the community church, cheese factory, one room schoolhouse, and general store have been carefully preserved.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
PlymouthTEL - 802-672-3773

Rokeby Museum

The Rokeby Museum is a National Historic Landmark, designated for its exceptional Underground Railroad history. Rokeby is one of the best-documented Underground Railroad sites in the county.

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 VERMONT
FerrisburghTEL - 802-877-3406

Saint Albans Museum

Explore the history and heritage of St. Albans, Franklin County, and northwestern Vermont at Saint Albans Museum. Exhibits interpret the Central Vermont Railway, military tradition, history and heritage of agriculture, women’s history, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
St. AlbanasTEL - 802-527-7933

Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms is a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark that cares about sustainability. The Farm collaborates with educators and offers learning experiences on its sustainable, historic property.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
ShelburneTEL - 802-985-8686

Shelburne Museum

There is a reason why Shelburne Museum welcomes thousands of school children each year—it is an incredibly rich resource for learning about American history, industry, culture, and art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool VERMONT
ShelburneTEL - 802-985-3346

Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum includes exhibits on mineralogy, geology, live birds of prey, amphibians, reptiles, native fish, local history, watersheds, and ecology. The fun and adventure continues outside with nearby access to over 600 protected acres of hiking trails.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, School, Homeschool VERMONT
MarlboroTEL - 802-464-0048

Spruce Peak Arts

Spruce Peak Arts delivers engaging experiences that connect all with the performing arts. Spruce Peak Arts offers educational programs ranging from student matinees to school visits, discounts for students to the ArtSmart program.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
StoweTEL - 802-760-4634

The Museum of Everyday Life

The Museum of Everyday Life is an ongoing museum experiment based in Glover, Vermont. It exhibits a detailed, theatrical expression of gratitude and love for the miniscule and unglamorous experience of daily life in all its forms.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Glover

Vermont African American Heritage Trail

On the Vermont African American Heritage Trail groups will explore museums, cultural sites, exhibits, films and tours that illuminate African American history in Vermont.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
ManchesterTEL - 802-254-2972

Vermont Center for Photography

Vermont Center for Photography is to promote the photographic arts through exhibitions and education. The Center features a monthly change-over of exhibitions that ensures something new for every visit!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
BrattleboroTEL - 802-251-6051

Vermont Covered Bridge Museum

The Vermont Covered Bridge Museum explores the history and origins of covered bridges in Vermont. Learn about the bridges and their history with the help of models, photos, and a map of their locations in Vermont.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool VERMONT
BenningtonTEL - 802-442-7158

Vermont Folklife Center (VFC)

VFC conserves the cultural heritage of Vermonters. Programs incorporate media-making tools and storytelling. The archive contains over 4000 audio recordings made with Vermonters from all walks of life, with a special concentration on farm life and rural experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School VERMONT
MiddleburyTEL - 802-388-4964

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