WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Field Trips

Pentagon Tours offers a first-hand look at the Headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Pentagon is one of the world’s largest office buildings.

Red Wiggler Community Farm is a sustainable farm where visitors with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food.

The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium run by the National Park Service, offers exhibits on area plants and animals and a planetarium. Many ranger-led programs start or take place at the Nature Center.

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums present the daily life of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first Governor, and the individuals who lived on the property as well as the history of agriculture and transportation in Frederick County.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company creates, preserves and promotes classic theatre with universal themes. STC Education can partner with students and teachers on or off-site.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum shares its collection at  two locations in DC, at the SAAM’s main building and  the Renwick Gallery for contemporary craft and decorative art.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, DC’s Rock Creek Park and is home to 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.

Exhibits at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum feature archives from the 19th and 20th centuries, including artifacts from well-known historical figures like Martha Washington and Robert E. Lee.

Studio Theatre is Washington’s premier venue for contemporary theatre, producing the work of today’s greatest writers, augmented by occasional productions of modern classics.

Trained docents lead 30-minute programs, which are designed to introduce groups of all ages to the judicial functions of the Supreme Court, the history of the Building, and the architecture of the Courtroom.

The T.C. Williams Planetarium is committed to high quality astronomy and space science education services and provides outreach programs to students, families, and the community.

Named for The Alexandria Lyceum, the The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum has served as a Civil War Hospital, office building, and the nation’s first Bicentennial Center. Today, the Museum offers exhibitions and public programs.