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Houston Groups and Field Trip Opportunities

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Houston Field Trip & Group Tour Opportunities

It’s field trip time! Sometimes you just have to get a group together! Here are some great places to go and things to see with your group, be school, scout, or any other! Check out our Calendar of Events for information related to specific education days and events.

*Always independently verify times and prices

What kind of field trip are you taking?

Nature, outdoors, & animals, theatre & the arts, athletic & just for fun.

Field trips focusing on history, culture, and education.

• Available for groups of 15 or more
• Minimum 12 children and adults, $4.50-9.50 per person
• Self-Guided
• Structured Programs
• Immersive/ Role-Playing:
• $4 per child, $5 per adult chaperone (1 for every 10 students required)
• Tours are for grades 6 and up, maximum 60 people
• Tours last 2 1/2 hours and cannot be scheduled to start after 3 pm
• $5 per person upto 25 people, tours last 1-1.5 hours
• Usually November ; $5 per person
• $7.95 per student, an optional add-on available such as the Aviation Learning Center and specific classes
• Group rates available for a minimum of 25 guests, $8 per person
• Available Wednesday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.
• $5-7 per person
• San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site – admission to the site is FREE there are additional fees to access the San Jacinto Museum features : ride the elevator to the top of the monument ($2 each), to access the special exhibits ($2 each) and/or watch Texas Forever!! ($4 each) – a combo ticket for school groups is $4 each
• Battleship Texas : the ship has closed for an extensive repair project. There is no projected reopening date.
• Canceled as of 2021

Pack the sunscreen and bug spray! Fill up your water bottle! These options will take your field trip outside and up close with nature and its inhabitants.

• $5 per student, add-ons available
• Hive Tours, Honey Tasting, & Queen catching demos can be set up along with specialty classes and multiple events throughout the year
• Crocodile Encounter
• Students, Chaperones & Parents $8.00 …Teachers, Teacher Aides and bus drivers FREE.
• Free, but reservations are required for large groups
• Downtown Aquarium – Several tours and classes available for a groups
• Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier : options available for private groups of 25+ and school groups
• Options available September-May for all grades. A minimum of 20 students required for booking, $6-15 per students
• By appointment only, free with recommended donations.
• Appropriate for second grade and higher, 1 adult per six children, max group size is 20.
• M-F, 1 FREE adult chaperone required per 10 students (1 for every 5 Pre-K students)
• Students $12; Adults $15, plus $20 processing fee on all orders
• Minimum 20 people, rates starting at $7.95 per person, meal add-ons available
• Program for Pre-K through 6th, $5-$7 per student. Maximum 40 students or two classes.
• Perfect for groups under 50

The Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia

Led by experienced, certified teachers, the Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia features a Texas TEKS aligned curriculum and takes a hands-on approach to learning in the beautiful Pineywoods of East Texas. We offer programs for multiple grade levels and serve public, private, and homeschool organizations. Our team of instructors is trained in the best practices for outdoor education.

Explore impactful lesson plans like Forest and Aquatic Ecology, Texas History, and Astronomy designed to increase engagement and retention.

Work with our team to plan your day or overnight experience that’s tailored to the needs of your school. Take learning outdoors!

• Minimum of 15 guests
• Sheldon Lake State Park : For groups of 50 or less (or two classes) with a 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students, programming is offered T-Su, 9 am – 5 pm
• 25 student max, off-site outreach available

From the quirky to the elegant. Her you can find a field trip for all of your artistic whims.

• Tickets $12.50
• This is a small museum there are a few parking spots in front and a few on the street. Call if you will be taking a larger group.
• Reservations should be made at least 3 weeks prior to visit
• Guided programs appropriate for students 9 and up, maximum of 96 students, FREE
• Free for some groups, but reservations required for groups between 10 and 60. Groups must register 10 days prior to visiting
• Downtown Aquarium – Several tours and classes available for a group to set up
• Programs : Ballet Talks, Chance to Dance, Dance to Learn, Guest Speaking, X: Explore, Extend, Excel!, Learning From the Masters, Studio Series, Student Matinees
• You can add a one-hour workshop for $50, plus $5 per participant
• Houston Grand Opera : performances and camps and student matinees
• $20 per seat for groups of 20 or less, $0-10 each for groups of 20 or more, 1 complimentary adult seat for every 10 students
• Self-guided and guided tours available, FREE
• 1-week notice for groups of more than 20 people & one adult chaperone for every 10 students required
• Free tours are available Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. for groups of 10-60 persons.
• The tour will be themed toward the age group
• Guided Tours – a free docent-led tour that lasts about 45 minutes.
• School Tours – to coordinate a larger group
• Tu-Th Group tours by appointment only
• Fr & Sa guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm
• Project Row Houses: W-Su 12-5 pm, $0-$12
• Rienzi : Docent-led tours for school groups, FREE, Wed.-Fri. 10 am, 11 am, and 1 pm
• Rothko Chapel: 10 am -5 pm (for groups of 20 or more please a maintain a ratio of 1:10 chaperones to students is preferred), FREE (Donation of $5 per person suggested)
• $9.75 tickets, 1 complimentary chaperone ticket for every 10 student tickets

Science, technology, engineering, and math – there is a field trip for every option and often cross disciplines.

• Amazon Fulfillment Center – Live Virtual Tours & Amazon Future Engineer tours 
• For grades 1-12
• $11-15 per student, up to 50 students.
• Maker Annex Focus Tour : $10/ child (2 chaperones required for every 12 children, FREE)
• Tour separated into five 20-minute segments
• Scouts have two dedicated nights for sleepovers, $50 per scout and $25 per chaperone
• City of Houston WaterWorks Education Center : FREE, by Appointment only – M-F 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; suggested for groups of 15-50 students
• Can accommodate up to 200 people for Open Lab. Open Lab/ Walk-ins every Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun: $15-28, Ages 3 and up
• Summer Groups of 15 or more are $9 each in June and $10 thereafter
• Schools or large groups can schedule from Oct-May on a Wednesday to Friday (except first Fridays of the months) from 10:15 a.m. – noon, admission will be $6 per student (minimum group size 15)
• Lab add-ons available from $5-15 per student
• For grades 1-12, and groups 12-44, from 1 hour and starting at $160
• Student Labs – 1-hr. labs, up to 25 students, $165-200
• Kids Robotic Academy – Daytime classes for all age groups
• 1-hour hands-on science labs, minimum of 20 people, starting at $7.25 per participant
• For grades K-4 at your location, minimum 25 kids
• Ocean Star ffshore Energy Center: Various options available for all kinds of groups and field trips. Educational tours start at $4 with activity add-on options
• $5.95-$12.95 advanced purchase (minimum of 20, 1 FREE with every 20)
• Other groups can also receive discounted admission
• The program needs at least 10 participants to open, max. 70
• 3-5 day program intensive program
• No on-site dormitories, double-occupancy hotel accommodations can be added
• Marine-oriented field trips for groups of all ages! 

ATHLETIC & JUST FOR FUN

• Funplex Amusement Park: Passes from $19.99 per person, food add-ons available.
• Educational Tours – available M-F, with a group minimum of 25 guests, contact 713.259.8996 or email [email protected] $6-$20
• NRG Stadium Tour: $5-6, 2 & under FREE. Parking is free in the Blue Lots, via Gate #9. Select Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., noon, & 2 p.m. please email [email protected] to confirm.
• $2/ child, maximum 15. Cookie and gelato included!

John P. McGovern

Experience a showcase of traveling art and culture exhibitions from across the world! Pretend, explore, learn, read, make and create with new activities every week.

If you love to imagine, pretend, explore, learn, read, make and create, then the John P. McGovern Kids’ Hall is the perfect destination! The Junktion Train tables feature new activities every week for you to do together as a family. Plus, you can play fun math games and experiment with face painting. The hall hosts several cultural and art shows to inspire creativity and broaden our understanding of other cultures.

The John P. McGovern Kids Hall is a place for families to engage in non-facilitated activities that change out weekly as well as enjoy some math games and have fun face painting. It also hosts several art and cultural exhibits each year. School groups do not typically visit this space as a part of their tours.

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Exhibit Features

There’s a lot to see and do in this exhibit—check out some of these unique activities ‍, junktion activity tables, get your imagination going.

Tables host weekly changing interactive activities. Children create special crafts like masks, wigs, dolls, toys, etc. all designed to inspire a child’s imagination!

Kids’ Hall Art Shows

Creativity has no age..

Art and cultural shows, from prints from famous children’s illustrators to our annual Seasons of Sharing exhibit, help fuel kids’ creativity and cultural awareness.

Family Friendly Special Events

The fun never ends.

Throughout the year, many special events happen in Kids' Hall, from photos with famous characters to special activities that can’t be missed.

What Can My Family Do?

Here are activity suggestions for specific age groups in this exhibit., toddler activities.

• Practice fine motor skills using materials in Junktion .
• Sort marker colors into the correct slots in the supply caddy.

Preschooler Activities

• Follow step-by-step instructions with them to complete a craft activity.
• Name the different colors while face painting.

Lower Elementary Activities

• Practice reading the activity instructions out loud.
• Create a unique drawing while face painting.

Upper Elementary Activities

• Add their own creative spin to one of the activities.
• Try one of our games at the Math Lab.

Exhibit Guidelines and Rules

Katherine G. McGovern/McGovern Foundation

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Help Your Students Get The Most Out Of Their Museum Field Trip!

We offer free curriculum specifically tailored for each grade level or high school course.

Cabinet Of Curiosities Exhibit Activities

Giant Screen & Planetarium Teachers: Choose Your Own Giant Screen or Planetarium Film ! With our Teacher’s Choice & Planetarium Picks for Educators programs, you can select the film that’s right for your class trip to the Museum!

Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths Exhibit Activities Additional Educator Resources Click on the links below to download Educator resources for our Giant Screen Theatre movies.

• Flight of the Butterflies
• Mysteries of the Unseen World
• Cities of the Future

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• Educational Booklet

Curriculum for Permanent Exhibits, By Grade Level Generously supported by Phillips 66

Kindergarten

• Knowledge Hunt
• Extension Activities

Grades 9 – 12

• General Knowledge Hunt for museum’s permanent exhibits. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Butterfly Center Curriculum 

Click here for Sugar Land Curriculum. (PDF)

 The Museum requires advance reservations for all visiting school groups.

Download our Field Trip Prep Guide  

At least a Month prior to trip (we recommend booking well in advance):

Fill out a Field Trip Request form

Two to four weeks prior to trip:

• Complete required school documentation (field trip permission forms, transportation forms, contracts, etc.).
• Secure chaperones for trip; at least one chaperone for every ten students. Groups should not exceed 10 students.
• Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older.
• Coordinate transportation with your district.
• Download online curriculum
• Adjust final count of students, parents, teachers, and chaperones. Write this number on the Required Teacher Admission Sheet (page 2). All participants who are included in your school’s payment (students, parents, chaperones, and teachers) should be counted on that sheet.
• Adults not included in the chaperone count will need to purchase their own tickets at the full rate, if available, upon arrival at the Box Office. You must inform all chaperones of your venue and entry times for your reservation. Museum personnel are not allowed to give out this information for the safety of the students.
• Assign students to groups. One chaperone is required for every ten students. The group may not exceed 10 students.
• Prepare payment. Final payment is due upon check in. Cash payments must be consolidated into large bills.
• Review the Museum Etiquette guidelines with your students and chaperones (page 3).
• Ensure that all chaperones have a copy of the Museum Map and your field trip itinerary.
• Distribute curriculum to students along with necessary materials.
• Buses will unload on Hermann Park Drive near the “Bus Unloading Zone” signs. Lunches must be left on the bus unless prior arrangements have been made.
• Once unloaded, students will line up outside the main entrance at the “Teacher Reporting Point” while the lead teacher enters the Museum to check in.
• During check in, the lead teacher will provide a final count, payment, and the
• Required Teacher Admission Sheet (page 2).
• Once checked in, chaperones may lead their student group into the Museum. Remind chaperones that they must remain with their student group at all times, and they should arrive at least 15 minutes early to each ticketed venue, show or docent tour.

We strongly recommend scheduling your trip early in the school year to avoid overcrowding and the possible unavailability of your ideal dates and programs.

How do I make a reservation? E-mail us at [email protected]  or Submit the field trip booking form . A representative will get in touch with you to finalize your reservation.

Who can take a field trip? To qualify for school group discounts, you must belong to an educational organization (K-12), make advance reservations, and visit us Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. We require a minimum of 10 students to qualify for the field trip rate.

What if I have fewer than ten students? Groups of fewer than 10 students may still book a field trip; however, they will be charged for 10 students plus any chaperones. Our representatives are available to help determine the most cost-efficient method for your group to visit the Museum. Regular admission tickets may be purchased at the box office at any time.For an established field trip, the person who booked the trip may call (713) 639-4659 at any time prior to the day of arrival to add or subtract people from the reservation. Groups that fall below 10 students will be charged for 10 students plus any chaperones.

Do homeschool groups count as field trips? Homeschool groups with 10 students (K-12th grade) or more and visit the Museum Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. qualify for the field trip rate. Trips after 5 p.m. or on weekends do not qualify for field trip rates. If your group has less than 10 students, you may still be qualify for the field trip rate, but you will be charged for 10 students.

How many chaperones do I need? We require one chaperone for every group of ten students, and the chaperone must remain with their student group at all times. Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and must wear their chaperone sticker. All adults (teachers, parents, and bus drivers) accompanying the field trip will be charged for a ticket; chaperones on the reservation will be eligible to receive the field trip rate. Those not included on the chaperone count (including teachers, parents, and bus drivers) will need to purchase their own tickets at the full rate, if available, on arrival.

How do I pay for my field trip? Field trips may be paid for in advance, by calling 713-639-4659 or mailing a check, or on the day of the trip. If you choose to pay on the day of the trip, the Museum will accept school district checks, credit cards, or cash (large bills only). A purchase order (PO) will not be accepted. Field trips must be paid for in one transaction. If paying separately, all students and chaperones on the reservation must give their payment to one person who will present the money at the box office.

School checks should be mailed no later than two weeks before the field trip to: Attn: School Services Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030

Do teachers have to pay? Yes, teachers are considered chaperones and are charged the field trip rate as long as they are included on the reservation. If they are not included on the reservation, they will be charged the normal adult rate.

Can I change my itinerary? Adding or removing venues from a reservation requires a 24-hour notice. On the day of the trip, after the tickets have been printed, nothing on the reservation may be changed.

What if I need to cancel the trip? Can I get a refund? Cancellations must be made four business days in advance. After that time, you will be charged for the entire reservation. Refunds will be made only in the event of Museum equipment failure, power failures, malfunctions in projection equipment, etc. No other refunds will be issued.

More Ways To Learn

Early investigations.

A Reservation Coordinator will contact you within 3-5 business days to complete your booking request.

Early Investigations is the museum’s science enrichment program for children in grades K–3rd. Consisting of an engaging classroom session and interactive guided tour of one exhibit hall, the EI program is 1.5 hours of fun, scientific exploration! Students will handle real artifacts and specimens and participate in crafts and activities. 

Paleontology: Fun with Fossils

What are fossils? Investigate bones, claws, teeth, and more as students become junior paleontologists and study real fossil specimens up close and personal. Explore the adaptations of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals on a guided tour of the Morian Hall of Paleontology. Maximum capacity: 100.

Insect Zoo: Butterfly Center  

Exciting renovations are in progress for the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Please contact us for options and availability. Why do butterflies have such bright colors? How many legs do insects have? Investigate the characteristics, life cycle and various structures of common insects. Experience the rainforest in a guided tour of the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall on Entomology and get an up-close look at a wide variety of bugs and butterflies. Maximum capacity: 100.

Texas Wildlife: Diverse Ecosystems

Explore the mammals, birds and reptiles native to Texas, learning the adaptations that help them thrive in different ecosystems. On a guided tour of the Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife, students will explore the fascinating creatures that populate our Texas landscapes. Maximum capacity: 70.

Native North Americans

Meet North America’s earliest residents and learn how they survived in the environment in which they lived. Investigate their tools, homes, foods and sources of entertainment. In the McGovern Hall of North America, encounter groups from the Inuits in Alaska to the Navajo of the Plains. Maximum capacity: 70.

Malacology: Under the Sea

Dive into the fascinating world of sea creatures, including squids, oysters, whelks, giant turtles and more! Students will have the opportunity to view real marine specimens in the Strake Hall of Malacology and in the Hammond Hall of Texas Coastal Ecology.  Maximum capacity: 100.

Energy: The Magic of Electricity

Ever wonder how we light our homes and power our televisions? Come join us in Early Investigations as we explore the Magic of Electricity. We will examine different forms of energy, operate a generator and experiment with magnets. Solar powered cars and human circuits are two of the wonders that we will experience. A tour of the Wiess Energy Hall will be included with our classroom activities.  Appropriate for 2nd–3rd graders | Maximum capacity: 70

Ancient Egypt: Build a Pyramid

Discover the land of pyramids and mummies, learning about Egyptian geography, architecture, beliefs/culture and the role of the Nile River in daily life. Investigate the tools used to construct the everlasting pyramids and get a closer look at actual Egyptian artifacts on a guided tour of The Hall of Ancient Egypt. Appropriate for 2nd–3rd graders | Maximum capacity: 70

Our interactive labs feature Museum specimens, artifacts and laboratory equipment. Students examine ancient objects, investigate technology, meet live animals or conduct scientific experiments depending on the nature of the lab booking. Each lab lasts one hour and includes admission to the Museum’s permanent exhibit halls for lab participants. Three new Weekday Lab topics are available monthly.

Weekday Labs at HMNS Time: 9:30, 11:00 and 1:00 Dates: Select dates each month Capacity: 25 students per lab

Weekday Labs at HMNS Sugar Land Time: 11:00 and 1:00 Dates: Select Thursdays and Fridays each month Capacity: 25 students per lab

Want a lab experience for your field trip? Need help with a TEKS objective? Try our Labs On Demand! Each of these hands-on labs is tailored to your group’s needs.

Cost: $250 – standard Lab on Demand $250 – dissection Lab on Demand (dissection lab prices may vary depending on dissection requested.) $250–$500 – Advanced Lab Topics for High School Add a $75 travel fee for traveling presentations Lab fee includes admission to the Museum’s Permanent Exhibit Halls on the day of your lab.

Capacity: Up to 25 students

Labs on Demand Request Form School Year Programs Guide Do not hesitate to email  [email protected]  to address your particular needs if you do not see them included on this list. We have lots of options to suit your specific needs.

With our Virtual Group Labs, you can bring the excitement of HMNS into your home! With two different virtual formats to choose from, we’ve got the options you need for any topic or audience. Please note: Basic school supplies and a printer may be necessary.

How to Book

After reviewing the information below, email us at [email protected] or utilize the fillable form below to book your Lab. If you have any questions on which program would be best for your group, we’d be happy to provide recommendations!

Virtual Group Lab Formats

Choose between pre-recorded and live, virtual Group Labs depending on your program’s and audience’s needs.

Pre-Recorded Group Labs

Pre-recorded Group Labs feature our dynamic museum educators along with museum specimens to bring some of our favorite scientific and cultural concepts to life. Your group or class will have 24 hours of access to the content, so they can watch the presentation as many times as they would like. Scroll down for a list of the topics that are available as pre-recorded presentations. More topics coming soon!

Pricing: As an introductory offer for our virtual, pre-recorded Group Labs, you and your audience get 24 hours of access to the topic of your choosing for only $150. Once you book with us and select your access date, you’ll receive a password-protected link you can share with your audience. You’ll also receive the password that will be active on the date of your program. Your audience will be able to log on using the designated password to watch the presentation at any time that fits their schedule on the date of your program. Virtual Group Labs are available from 8 a.m. on the date of your choosing until 8 a.m. the following day. During that time, your audience can watch the video at any time and as many times as they would like.

Live, Virtual Group Labs

Choose from our Group Lab topics and get a live, virtual Group Lab led by one of our experienced educators. Labs are presented via Zoom and last an hour, including time for questions at the end!* Presenters will use museum specimens, artifacts, and/or handouts to enhance their presentations on a variety of topics!

Please note: – Live, Virtual Dissection Labs will be dissection demonstrations with the opportunity to engage with the instructor and ask questions. – Chaperone assistance is required for 1st-3rd graders. – Latecomers will not receive additional time.

We assume students have basic school supplies such as washable markers, scissors, tape, paper, etc. but will send a list of supplies to gather and any paper materials specific to the lab activities to the email connected with your virtual lab purchase. Please note: access to a printer may be necessary. *If you are unable to use Zoom, please let us know at the time of booking so we can find an alternate platform.

Pricing: Our live, virtual Group Labs are $250 per presentation. Live, virtual Group Labs last approximately one hour, including both presentation time as well as time for Q&A at the end. Once you book with us and select your program date, you’ll receive a Zoom link you can share with your audience. You can join the presentation together or everyone can join us from home.

Celebrate Donate Life Month

This April, in honor of Donate Life Month, The Health Museum is hosting a series of events to celebrate the generosity of organ donation that saves lives. Please join us in this communal effort to raise awareness of how you can make a difference in the lives of others.

Takeback Day 4/27

DEA National Takeback

The Drug Enforcement Administration and (Houston Crackdown) Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security are hosting an event to drop off expired, old, unused medication as part of the National Prescription Pill Take-Back Day. Stop by the museum to join the effort for the safe disposal of unneeded medication. Drop-off is available at the museum parking lot. Get FREE pizza with museum admission from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Teen Summit 2024

Global Teen Medical Summit - Summer 2024

The Global Teen Medical Summit is a great opportunity to explore modern-day health and bioscience challenges with experts from the Texas Medical Center. This program is for high school students ages 14-18, program dates: July 8 – 12, 2024 Registration deadline: June 7, need-based scholarships are available.

Summer Camps

Discovery Summer Camps

Unleash the power of science through camps at The Health Museum! The camps engage your child in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities. Kids will have intelligent fun, make new friends, and get the most out of their summer! Camp dates & times: June 3 - August 13 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (before & after care available)

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40 Amazing Educational Virtual Field Trips

No permission slips needed.

Virtual field trips are a game changer. Not only do they fill in for real field trips when budgets and other roadblocks prevent in-person options, but virtual field trips also open doors to educational experiences all over the country and the world, both past and present. No fundraising or permission slips required!

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1. Amazon Career Tours

Amazon Career Tours are free virtual field trips that inspire students to pursue careers of the future. Tour whenever, wherever on Kahoot! Each tour comes with a Teacher Toolkit that includes a facilitation guide and student worksheets.

• (New!) Amazon Music: Careers Behind the Beats : From studio to streaming, check out how computer science and amazing professionals make listening to your favorite songs possible.
• Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour : Explore how packages get delivered at lightning speed and how computer science, engineering, and real people work together to make the magic happen. 
• Data Center Tour 1: Uncovering Cloud Computing : Do students know what “the cloud” actually is? Find out how we went from renting movies at the store to streaming them from anywhere at any time.
• Data Center Tour 2: Keeping Data Safe and Sustainable : Discover the infrastructure that keeps your information safe and sustainable while diving into data careers of the future.
• Space Innovation Tour : Students will learn about the amazing technology on board the Orion spacecraft in NASA’s Artemis I flight test and hear from the engineers who made it all possible.

There are so many amazing online options when it comes to zoos that we couldn’t narrow it down to just one. Most zoos have live webcams in some of their most popular exhibits, such as the KC Zoo Polar Bear Cam and the Giant Panda Cam at Smithsonian’s National Zoo . However, some zoos offer a more in-depth look. You’ll definitely want to check out the San Diego Zoo as their site for kids includes behind-the-scenes videos and stories, as well as a variety of printable activities and online games. Check out our full list of virtual zoo goodness.

3. The Aquarium

It’s a similar story with aquariums. You have your pick of live webcams, but our favorites are the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager webcam (wait for the whale shark!) and the “Jelly Cam” at Monterey Bay Aquarium (so soothing). The Seattle Aquarium even has a 30-minute video tour . Want more under-the-sea fun? Here’s our ultimate list of virtual aquarium field trips.

4. The Farm

The classic preschool field trip goes online! You can have your pick of dairy farm field trips, but we like this one from the Dairy Alliance  and this one from Stonyfield Organic . Farm Food 360 gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Canadian farm and food tours—from raising pigs to making milk and cheese. We’re also loving these virtual egg farm field trips from the American Egg Board.

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5. An Art Museum

We found 20 art museums with virtual tours , including the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s # MetKids and its awesome Where’s Waldo? setup. And you can’t miss the world-famous Louvre in Paris (no passport needed!). Check out the current virtual tours: Traveling Materials and Objects, the Advent of the Artist, the Body in Movement, and Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader!

6. A National Park

From webcams at Hawaii volcanoes to a virtual run along the rim of the Grand Canyon , you have tons of options here. Our top pick would have to be Yellowstone. The interactive maps are a great way to see the Mammoth Hot Springs and Mud Volcano, but we think kids will be psyched about the Old Faithful Geyser livestream and the opportunity to make their own predictions for its next eruption . Check out everything the National Park Service has to offer virtually.

7. A Planetarium

Through Stellarium Web , kids can explore over 60,000 stars, locate planets, and watch sunrises and solar eclipses. If you enter your location, you can see all the constellations that are visible in the night sky in your corner of the world.

8. A Recycling Center

Take your students on a virtual field trip of a recycling center and a modern landfill . Plus, there’s a full-on curriculum that includes lesson plans, take-home handouts, and more.

9. Slime in Space

Nickelodeon teamed up with two astronauts on the International Space Station to demonstrate how slime reacts to microgravity and had kids reproduce those same demonstrations back here on Earth. It makes for an amazing 15-minute virtual field trip .

10. Nature Lab

The Nature Conservancy has a brand-new virtual field trip entitled “You’re the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs & Cicadas.” Check out their full library of videos on topics like climate change and water security.

11. Discovery Education

Discovery Education hosts a variety of virtual events —each with a companion guide with hands-on learning activities. Current offerings include “Making a New Life: The Courage of a Refugee” and “The Future Is Now” (architectural and engineering innovations). Stay tuned for their upcoming civics virtual field trip, “The American Ideal.”

12. The Great Lakes

This virtual field trip from Great Lakes Now has three components: coastal wetlands, algae, and lake sturgeon. Each video is a quick five minutes long.

13. The Strong National Museum of Play

Explore online exhibits and discover the history and evolution of play. Check out board games that changed play, sports video games that shaped digital play, and the making of Monopoly to name a few.

14. U.S. Census Bureau

Kids can learn about the most recent Census and how census data is collected and used. This virtual field trip also features interviews with subject matter experts and an interactive challenge.

15. National Constitution Center

The “Museum of We the People,” the Constitution Center serves as a “headquarters for civic education.” Check out the Interactive Constitution section , and be sure to watch the virtual tour .

16. The Johnson Space Center

Houston, we have a virtual field trip. Three, actually. All with companion educator guides. The star of the show is the behind-the-scenes tour of the Johnson Space Center .

17. Birthplace of Music

Boise State put together this fully interactive virtual field trip with text, photos, audio, and video about the history of music. The four featured music locations are: Vienna, Austria; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; and Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia.

18. Colonial Williamsburg

This living-history museum provides a look into life in an early American community. The website offers five different webcams featuring areas such as the tavern and the armory.

19. Mount Vernon

This virtual experience of George Washington’s home is incredibly well done. Enter the different buildings—from the opulent mansion to the chilling slave quarters—and click on different items for video and text explanations.

20. Mount Rushmore

This virtual tour comes with a real tour guide! Blaine Kortemeyer is the Assistant Chief of Interpretation and Education, who lends his expertise on the building of this national monument. The 3D Explorer is also an excellent tool.

21. The Manhattan Project

Take a visit to the National WWII Museum for “a cross-country virtual expedition to discover the science, sites, and stories of the creation of the atomic bomb.” Don’t forget to download the classroom guide!

22. The White House

For a look inside the iconic building, check out the 360° tour of some of the most historic rooms of the People’s House, from the Situation Room to the Oval Office. Examine each room and check out the contents up close.

23. The Smithsonian

The National Museum of Natural History’s virtual experiences are self-guided, room-by-room tours of permanent, current, and past exhibits. Be sure to send kids to the second floor Bone Hall so they can take a look at all different kinds of skeletons.

24. Google Arts & Culture

A collaboration with over 1,200 leading museums and archives, Google Arts & Culture is an incredible storehouse of monumental works of art. We recommend the Street View and Play sections.

25. 360 Cities

Boasting the world’s largest collection of 360° image videos, 360 Cities provides kids with the opportunity to see stunning panoramas across the globe, including their video of the ice floe on the Vistula River in Poland.

26. Buckingham Palace

It’s the official residence of the Queen of England, and boy, is it opulent! Get a peek inside the gorgeous Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and Blue Drawing Room.

27. The Great Wall of China

See one of the wonders of the world with this amazing, thousands-year-old fortification system known the world over. This virtual tour has four scenes available (you have to pay to get access to all 14). The bird’s-eye view of Mutianyu pass is a highlight.

28. Easter Island

Most of us recognize the giant stone statues of Easter Island, but what’s the story behind them? Nova’s online adventure “Secrets of Easter Island” delves into the mystery with a virtual tour.

29. Son Doong Cave

National Geographic lets you explore the world’s largest cave, located in Vietnam. Use the interactive map to enjoy the fully immersive experience (sound on!).

30. Ancient Egypt

You don’t need a time machine! Discovering Ancient Egypt has a ton of free resources, but it’s the interactive pyramid map and 3D temple reconstructions that really give it a field trip feel.

31. Back Through Time

Virtually visit Turn Back the Clock , a museum exhibit that ran for two years at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Through compelling personal stories, innovative interactive media, and pop culture artifacts, the exhibit takes guests through seven decades of history—from the dawn of the nuclear age to significant policy questions our leaders face today.

No, really! You can absolutely “go” to the red planet. With Access Mars , you can see the actual surface of Mars, recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover. Trust us—don’t skip the intro. And if your kids liked that, check out this 4K tour of the moon . These may go down in history as some of the best virtual field trips your students get to experience.

33. The Battleship New Jersey

Take a virtual tour of this historical battleship located on the Camden waterfront. This battleship has traveled more miles than any other!

34. The Vatican

No need to travel to Rome! Take in the amazing art and architecture located in the Vatican Museums with these 360-degree views.

35. Space Center Houston

Download the app and climb aboard the virtual tram line! Take a virtual walk through the Space Center Houston with informational stops along the way.

36. The Louvre

Virtually visit museum rooms in the famous Louvre located in Paris. Even check out The Louvre kids’ site for student-friendly galleries and stories. You can’t visit The Louvre without seeing the Mona Lisa , so check out their immersive Mona Lisa experience available in the app store.

37. Ellis Island

This interactive tour of Ellis Island lets students explore places like the Baggage Room and the Stairs of Separation through short stories, historical photographs, videos, and audio clips. Students can also hear the stories of real kids who recently immigrated to the United States, explore colorful charts and graphs with immigration data, and watch a 30-minute movie that includes a Q&A with National Park Service Rangers who explain what coming to America was like for many immigrants.

38. Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Travel back to the 17th century with options for free, on-demand, digital resources or a live, 1-hour virtual school program led by a Plimoth Patuxet Contemporary Indigenous Museum Educator. Students explore Wampanoag daily life and history; discover the real history of Thanksgiving and the legend behind it; meet a 17th-century Pilgrim; get an interactive sneak peak into 17th-century wardrobes; and learn about simple machines and water power at the Plimoth Grist Mill. There are also options for virtual hands-on history workshops, including Wampanoag Pottery and Write Like a Pilgrim.

39. Children’s Museum Houston

When you can’t visit the museum in person, 3D virtual field trips to the Children’s Museum Houston are the next best thing. All videos are produced and curated by museum educators and feature hands-on activities that can be done in the classroom. Topics include nutrition, math, states of matter, forces and properties of water, and more.

40. Museum of the American Revolution

Beyond the Battle Field is a virtual field trip for grades 2-8 hosted by Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived historical-fiction series for kids. Students will meet a museum educator as well as the museum curator, and explore artifacts and documents from the American Revolution. Plus they’ll hear the stories of teens who served during the war. There’s also a Classroom Kit available with a vocabulary list and discussion questions by grade level.

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Galveston Railroad Museum

The historic Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history museum that offers interactive activities for all ages. Step inside trains and experience sensory tours. Curriculum materials are available.

Geronimo Adventure Park

Conquer new heights on our 3 zipline courses, throw axes at The Range, and unwind with games and activities as you make connections and amazing memories at Geronimo Adventure Park located in Houston.

iT’Z Family Food and Fun

iT’Z Family Food and Fun is the family value indoor fun destination, with locations in Euless and Houston. Arcade, bowling, rock climbing, laser tag, bumper cars and more! Attractions vary by location.

PINSTRIPES HOUSTON

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

American Cowboy Museum

The American Cowboy Museum preserves and interprets the art, history, and culture of the contributions of African Americans, Hispanic, Native Americans, and Women to the development of the American West.

Children's Museum of Houston

At the Children’s Museum of Houston experience new worlds and make new discoveries about science, the environment, culture, math, and the arts through 14 continuously-changing exhibitions, innovative workshops, and exciting activities.

Downtown Aquarium - Houston

Downtown Aquarium features touch pools, shark tanks, games, rides, and interactive exhibits. Groups can go behind-the-scenes to see how exhibits are maintained and learn about aquarium careers.

Holocaust Museum Houston

The Holocaust Museum Houston educates about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society. The museum’s exhibit, called “Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers”, focuses on the stories of Holocaust survivors living in the Houston metropolitan area.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Reconnect with nature at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s 155-acre sanctuary. Programs allow visitors to explore plants, logs, pond life, and the interactions between different parts of the environment.

Houston Ballet

The Houston Ballet teaches school groups about ballet through its matinee performances, dance classes, studio performances, and outreach programs. Also family friendly performances.

Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS)

The Houston Museum of Nature Sciences has 3 floors which consists of the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent science exhibit areas.

Houston Museum-African American Culture

The Houston Museum-African American Culture explores the culture of Africans and African-Americans in Houston, the state of Texas, the southwest and the African Diaspora.

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Field Trips & Group Visits

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• Hands On is consistently voted “Best Place to Take Kids” in South Puget Sound.
• Our interactive exhibits make learning exciting, engaging, and fun!
• Museum exhibits and programs are designed to support Washington State Learning Standards through dramatic play, investigation & hands-on activities.
• Our Arts & Parts Studio gives every student an opportunity to take home a unique work of art.

At the Hands On Children’s Museum, we believe that students learn through interactive experiences and experiments. Visit our Exhibits page to explore our beautiful galleries, exhibits, and Outdoor Discovery Center!

Please plan on booking your field trip at least 3 months in advance.

We are happy to offer a Field Trip to any school entity, or a Group Visit to any other educational or community group.  For pricing and more information please email [email protected]   or call  (360) 956-0818 ext. 103. Limited scholarships for Field Trips may be available.

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School and Group Field Trips

Since its founding by teachers over a century ago, Boston Children’s Museum has been a leading destination for memorable field trips and outside-the-classroom learning. In these challenging times, we are working hard to continue supporting our learning communities.

In-Museum Group Visits The Museum welcomes self-guided visits for schools, learning pods, community groups, afterschool programs, camps and childcare centers. Please contact our Groups Coordinator at  [email protected]

The Japanese House  (School-year only) Group visits to the Japanese House are considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in scheduling a visit to the Japanese House, please contact us at  [email protected]

Balls and Tracks (in Person)  (School-year only)

Loop-de-loops, hills, tunnels, and more! There are many exciting parts to roller coasters and lots of things engineers have to keep in mind when designing them. Through trial and error and using their keen observation skills, students will work in teams to engineer a roller coaster track for a marble. This program is designed for 1st-5th grade and lasts about 45-55 minutes.

Money Matters: Earthquake Engineering (In Person)  (School-year only)

Can you design a building to withstand an earthquake? Students will engage in financial literacy and engineering as they carefully spend their budget on materials to design an earthquake resistant structure. They will test their design on a shake table. This program is designed for 2nd-5th grade and lasts about 60 minutes. 

Thanks to generous support from Citizens Bank, the Money Matters: Earthquake Engineering program can be facilitated free of charge for many schools. Within the interest form, you can indicate whether you would like your class to be considered for a sponsored visit. 

Money Matters Virtual Museum Experience  (School-year only) What are the businesses in our community? How do we and our neighbors make and spend money? Students will get the chance to explore these financial literacy concepts through role play, creating their own small businesses, and making shopping choices.

This program is broken into four parts, including two virtual visits from the Museum educator.

• Part 1 (teacher-facilitated): Students will be introduced to the idea of a small business through a storybook. The storybook will be provided by the Museum, but facilitated by the teacher.
• Part 2 (Museum-facilitated):  A Museum staff member will virtually guest star (about 45 minutes) in the class to facilitate a discussion about businesses the students are familiar with and guide students in thinking about what small business they want to create.
• Part 3 (teacher-facilitated):  The teacher will help students pick their businesses. Then, students will complete small business plans, make signs to promote their businesses, and make fake money to use in the following part of the program.
• Part 4 (teacher-facilitated):  Students will sell from and shop at the businesses they created.

Thanks to generous support from Citizens Bank, Virtual Money Matters Experiences program can be facilitated free of charge for many schools. Within the interest form, you can indicate whether you would like your class to be considered for a sponsored visit.

Check back here soon for additional information about more virtual museum experiences.

  In-Museum and Virtual Group Visits

Since its founding by teachers over a century ago, Boston Children’s Museum has been a leading destination for memorable field trips and outside-the-classroom learning. In these challenging times, we are working hard to continue supporting our learning communities. The Museum welcomes self-guided visits for schools, learning pods, community groups, afterschool programs, camps and childcare centers. 

The Japanese House In-person group visits to the Japanese House are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Balls and Tracks (in Person)

Money Matters: Earthquake Engineering (In Person)

Money Matters Virtual Museum Experience What are the businesses in our community? How do we and our neighbors make and spend money? Students will get the chance to explore these financial literacy concepts through role play, creating their own small businesses, and making shopping choices. This program is designed for 1st-5th grade. 

This program is broken into four parts, including a virtual visit from a Museum educator.

• Part 1: Students will be introduced to the idea of a small business through a storybook. The storybook will be provided by the Museum, but facilitated by the teacher.
• Part 2: A Museum staff member will virtually guest star (about 45 minutes) in the class to facilitate a discussion about businesses the students are familiar with and guide students in thinking about what small business they want to create.
• Part 3: The teacher will help students pick their businesses. Then, students will complete small business plans, make signs to promote their businesses, and make fake money to use in the following part of the program.
• Part 4: Students will sell from and shop at the businesses they created. 

Thanks to generous support from Citizens Bank, Virtual Money Matters Experiences program can be facilitated free of charge for many schools. Within the interest form, you can indicate whether you would like your class to be considered for a sponsored visit. 

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School Year (September – May) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Group size maximum is 25 children. Monday: Group size maximum is 70 children. Please email [email protected] for Monday availability. Summer (June 1 – August 31) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Group size maximum is 15 children. Field trips are scheduled on a space-available basis. Group reservations are not available on holidays, weekends, spring break week or scheduled maintenance days.

Policies To qualify for our group admission rate, your group must have a minimum of 15 children. Maximum group size is 25 children plus chaperones (70 on school-year Mondays). Your group must have an affiliation with a School (public, private, charter or home); preschool (federal, state or private); school district, county office of education; child care facility; community group camp program or a non-profit children’s organization.

Title I schools can email [email protected] for potential discounts or available funding. 

Your visit Your visit in the Museum is for 2 hours. The museum does not provide guided tours or chaperones.

Deposit A 50% non-refundable deposit is due 10 business days after making the reservation in order to confirm date. Reservations are not considered final or confirmed until deposit has been received. Please confirm your reservation two weeks before the scheduled date.

Balance due The balance of your group admission will be auto-billed on the day before your group visit.

Payment Deposit and final payment may be paid with cash, business check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Please, no purchase orders. Final payment must be paid in one transaction. No seperate receipts available.

Cancellation Cancellation or rescheduling must be done at least ten (10) business days before the scheduled field trip date.

Refunds Refunds will be made only in the event of Museum equipment failure, power failures or closures due to bad weather. No other refunds will be issued. Cancellation does not qualify for refund.

Chaperones We require 1 adult chaperone for every 6 children. Chaperones must be 18 years of age or older and are admitted free of charge. Additional adult chaperones and/or siblings pay the school trip admission rate of $5 each (cash or $6 credit card). Chaperones are required to stay with the children at all times while in the Museum. 15-17 children = two FREE adults. 18-23 children = three FREE adults.

Lunches No food or drinks are allowed on the museum floor. Groups are welcome to eat their lunches in one of our classrooms for an additional $25 charge (upon availability). Reservations are required in advance. Lunch rooms are not available during the summer .

Memberships or Discounts Museum members are required to pay field trip admission. No additional discounts or passes will be honored with your group visit.

General notes Teachers and Chaperones are expected to interact with their children during the visit using the museum as an off-site classroom!

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What people are saying :

It a wonderful place to take your babies and grandbabies they can have their freedom and run all over the place with out getting hurt there's all kind of Play station that they can go and play in and very friendly people and the babies can play together and have a blast and at the in of the Day they are ready to go home and take a nap Thank you children museum we will definitely return and tell other friends and families

Lots of activities for all kinds of kiddos! Really friendly & patient staff. Thank you for making this a fun adventure for our Littles

This place was a huge hit with my toddler! There is a space for children under two to play, a play-house, pretend-store, sensory bins, a water table where you can fish, and more! They encouraged mask wearing and had hand sanitizer stations, which was a nice touch. Staff is helpful, polite,, and constantly working to clean and organize stations. I highly recommend giving this place a visit!

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Focused Field Trips

Things to know about your Focused Field Trip:

• Fee: $13 per child
• Standard field trip times are 90 minutes total.
• Children will spend half this time in a hands-on workshop led by a Museum Education Specialist and the other half in free exploration of our 16 interactive exhibits.
• Minimum group size is 16.
• Groups between 25 and 50 children will be split into two sessions.
• Lunch room reservations can be arranged at no charge after the workshop
• Please Note: Focused Field Trips require advance reservation of at least 3 weeks. You must receive a confirmation from the Museum to receive a focused field trip. Without a confirmation, regular general admission prices may apply when you arrive, and no workshop session will be available.
• All exhibits and workshops are carefully designed to meet the developmental needs of children from birth to age 8, and are aligned to Common Core State Standards and Illinois Early Learning & Development Standards .

Focused Field Trip Reservations

• Download the Focused Field Trip Workshop Reference Sheet
• Download and fill out our reservation form for a Field Trip at the Museum .

New Online Option: Please visit our Virtual Field Trip page.

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