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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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National Museum of African Art

The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution’s African art museum. It inspires conversations about the beauty, power, and diversity of African arts and cultures worldwide.

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 - 202-633-4600

National Museum of American History

Explore the richness of America’s past at the National Museum of American History. In addition to on-site programs, virtual exhibitions and distance learning resources are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-633-1000

National Museum of American Jewish Military History

At The National Museum of American Jewish Military History students will learn about the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-265-6280

National Museum of Natural History

The National Museum of Natural History features an interactive space that brings collections out from behind the scenes. A virtual, distance learning program is available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-633-1000

National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum of the culture the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums.

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 - 202-633-6644

National Museum of the US Navy

The National Museum of the US Navy chronicles the history of the Navy from the American Revolution to present, offering on-site trips and a virtual, distance learning program.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-433-6826

National Museum of Women in the Arts

The National Museum of Women in the Arts’ collection brings to light work by women artists dating from the 16th century to the present, including Renaissance paintings, photography, decorative arts and modern art.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-783-5000

National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery combines aspects of U.S. history, biography, and art for a unique museum experience. The collection has thousands of works of art, dating from colonial times through present day; from paintings, prints, drawings, engravings, photography and work in digital media.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-633-8300

National Postal Museum

The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum welcomes groups into the world of mail and stamp collecting; visits cover a range of topics. Virtual tours and exhibitions 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, Family VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-633-5555

National Theatre

See old classics, as well as multi-cultural productions, at the National Theatre. Their mission is to be a cornerstone of American theatre history and the highest quality in both classical and popular entertainment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
WashingtonTEL - 202-628-6161

Newseum

The Newseum hosts traveling exhibits related to the First Amendment. Their exhibits and programs, focused on media literacy, features digital artifacts, videos, classes, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METROTEL - 202-292-6150

Olney Theatre Center

Olney Theatre Center offers 10:15am performances for a diversity of audiences of our professional productions, including post-show discussions. See our current season online along with content and curricular guidance. Sliding scale tickets. Outreach: Montgomery County Public Schools and some locations in other nearby counties.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MARYLAND
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