Arlington
Field Trips

The Air Force Memorial uses architectural design, inscriptions and sculpture to represent the Air Force heritage including those intrepid pioneers in early flight balloon reconnaissance to the advent of manned flight in air and space.

Arlington National Cemetery honors events and members from all branches of the military, and also pays respect to astronauts, nurses, chaplains, war correspondents, just to name a few.

The Arlington Planetarium provides full dome programs. The planetarium shows are geared for various grade levels from early childhood through college. Family friendly planetarium shows are available.

The mission of the DEA Museum & Visitors Center is to educate the American public on the history of drugs, drug addiction and drug law enforcement in the United States.

Encore Stage & Studio mission is to build life-long appreciation for live theater by involving young people in all aspects of theater arts — onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience.

Observe nature at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Visitors enjoy a fun learning experience while viewing the nature center’s exhibits, Discovery Room, pollinator garden, animal exhibit room, and more.

Discover nature at Long Branch Nature Center, visitors will enjoy exhibits, live animal displays, interpretive gardens, a viewing pond, and more. Programs aim to teach visitors about animal and plant science.

Visit The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial dedicated to the lives that were lost at the Pentagon during the attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001.

The US Marine Corps War Memorial was inspired by iconic war photograph by Joe Rosenthal which features five Marines and one Navy corpsman raising the second flag on Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima.

The Women In Military Service for America Memorial is the only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America throughout history.