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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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Long Branch Nature Center

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.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Arlington-Virginia
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 703-228-6535

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial sits on the axis from Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, a defining moment in the dissemination of his message, to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-426-6841

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women. She spearheaded strategies that advanced the interests of African American women.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-673-2402

Mosaic Theater Company

Mosaic Theater is committed to making powerful, transformational, socially-relevant art, producing plays by authors on the front lines of conflict zones. Mosaic Theater Company is anchored at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street near Union Station and Capitol Hill.

GRADE LEVEL - High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-399-7993

National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) explores the relationships between culture, science, engineering, and medicine through rotating art exhibitions, a permanent art collection, and a series of public programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-334-2415

National Air and Space Museum

See the 1903 Wright Flyer, the Apollo 11 Command Module, and more at the National Air and Space Museum. Virtual exhibitions and online learning activities are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-633-2214

National Archives Museum Washington DC

View exhibits at National Archives Museum Washington DC and participate in hands-on activities and programs based on documents, images, maps, posters and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-357-5271

National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum has one of the largest collections of bonsai and penjing, timeless miniature masterpieces, in North America.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-245-2726

National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art features everything from Byzantine altarpieces to pop art. Visitors can explore paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and the Art Sculpture Garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-737-4215

National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF)

At The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, learners can step into a world of inspiration, challenge, and discovery and unlock their potential with STEM. Make learning fun with the hall’s virtual activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 571-272-8400

National Mall and Memorial Parks

National Mall comprises dozens of parks and hundreds of memorials. Learn about the American Revolution, presidents, and more. Distance learning are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-426-6841

National Museum of African American History and Culture

At the National Museum of African American History and Culture learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-633-1000
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