Fredericksburg Field Trips

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Children’s Museum Fredericksburg

The Children’s Museum Fredericksburg features interactive exhibits that include an art studio, a pretend farm, a pretend grocery store and playground exhibits.

ACTIVITY - Children's Museums & Indoor Fun GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA, FredericksburgTEL - 540-656-2233

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Comprised of four major American Civil War battlefields and historic sites, the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, visitors explore exhibits, view an orientation film, or go on a guided walking tour of the battlefields.

ACTIVITY - Historic Places, Living History GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA, FredericksburgTEL - 540-693-3200

Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM)

FAM’s exhibits focus on regional art, culture, and history. Programs cover the Virginia Indians, 18th-century life, the American Civil War, Civil Rights, and more. See its virtual exhibitions.

ACTIVITY - Civil War, Colonial Times, History Museums, Exhibits & Sites, Multicultural & Heritage, Art Museums, Design, Exhibits, Virtual Arts Field Trips, Virtual Social Studies Field Trips GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA, Fredericksburg
VIRTUALTEL - 540-371-3037

James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library features the life of James Monroe with five galleries of exhibits that include President Monroe’s personal library and a garden.

ACTIVITY - Government, Civics & Presidents, History Museums, Exhibits & Sites GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA, FredericksburgTEL - 540-654-1043

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Visitors of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts can enjoy musicals and shows at this theatre. The theatre has school time and family friendly performances.

ACTIVITY - Theater, Dance, Music, Shows GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA, FredericksburgTEL - 540-370-4300

Washington Heritage Museums

The Washington Heritage Museums are comprised of the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, and St. James’ House.