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New York City Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about NY’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in New York City. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

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A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours

A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours, the leader in guided bus tours of Brooklyn since 2005, offers behind-the-scenes bus tours of Brooklyn’s favorite foods, neighborhoods, landmarks, and famous movie locations!

Adventurers Family Amusement Park

Open since 1966, Adventurers Amusement Park, formerly Nellie Bly, is the perfect place to enjoy a fun day for your group field trip or family outing in Brooklyn.

Area 53 NYC

Area 53 NYC- 3 locations – triple the fun. Choose between Adventure Park, Indoor Paintball and Laser Tag. Field Trips and Parties for school, scout, camp0, homeschool groups and family celebrations.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

A one-of-a-kind NYC tradition, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® brings the joy of Christmas to life in a show for all ages.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to a large selection of games—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games—12-lane bowling, shuffleboard, air hockey, and more—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Staten Island

At Dave & Buster’s Staten Island, your group will have a blast! Start out with a delicious meal in our group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some fun games for team building followed by a visit to arcade with the latest games.

Dave and Buster’s Times Square

Dave & Buster’s Time Square is your go-to place for FUN! For your next school event come eat, party, and play at Dave & Buster’s—your school group will thank you!

Disney On Broadway – The Lion King

More than 90 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the one-of-a-kind Broadway musical that is “The Lion King.” Enjoy this landmark entertainment experience!

DISNEY ON BROADWAY – ALADDIN

Aladdin is an unforgettable experience that blends all the cherished songs from the film’s Academy Award®- winning score with new music written especially for this Broadway production.

Ferox Ninja Park

KingsFerox, the Biggest  ninja park with obstacles plus a whole floor of entertainment with massive trampolines, rock climbing and more.  Join the fun today!

Greenbelt Conservancy

Explore 2,800 acres dedicated to discovering the sounds, sights, and scents of nature. Programs include bird watching, learning about insects, spiders, and reptiles.

FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in New York City—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New York City by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword. Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

• ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Find New York City art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD Find New York City class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
• HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES View New York City history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
• LIFE SKILLS Find New York City team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
• SCIENCE & NATURE Find New York City aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
• RECREATION Find New York City field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.

Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation. We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more. It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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Here are some citywide opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom instruction with hands on, experiential learning for their students. See a list of current offerings below, organized by borough. 

• Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Through touch-tours, open-ended inquiry challenges, craft projects, and interactive games, Bartow Pell’s curriculum-rich sessions build critical thinking and evidential reasoning skills that benefit students across disciplines.
• Bronx River Alliance The Bronx River Alliance's Education Program helps schools and community organizations use the river as a classroom, engaging youth and adults in a variety of enjoyable and educational activities. The Alliance provides teachers with training, curriculum consulting, lesson plans, equipment and supplies to support students in becoming river doctors, scientists and more.
• Bronx Zoo The WCS Education Department offers a variety of standards-based learning experiences at our parks and at schools.
• Rocking the Boat Rocking the Boat's On-Water Classroom exposes students to the joy of rowing and the ecological diversity of the Bronx River.
• Wave Hill Immerse your class in nature as you explore Wave Hill’s glorious gardens and woodlands. An experienced educator leads your class in outdoor exploration and hands-on activities that help students at all levels make meaningful connections to the environment.
• 826 NYC storytelling and bookmaking 826NYC hosts classes across New York City for Write Together: an interactive writing experience that encourages creative expression, explore the elements of storytelling and strengthens writing skills. Elementary and middle school classes collaborate on illustrated children’s books, middle schoolers can choose their own adventure with multi-ending stories, and high schoolers learn the art of memoir writing during a fast-paced and whimsical 90-minute narrative program. The Write Together program is now available as either a virtual workshop or an in-person field trip to a "secret library." Read about a 2nd-grade class trip to the Secret Library »
• Aviator Sports and Events Center This 175,000-square-foot facility has two regulation NHL ice rinks, a 20,000-square-foot field house, a gymnastics center, a rock wall and two outdoor fields. Groups can participate in basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, ice skating, flag football, rock climbing, team-building activities, swimming and bubble soccer.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden Registered school groups can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free. The Garden also offers 90-minute guided workshop programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade ($150 per class; a discount is available for Title I schools) to help students explore trees, plants and flowers.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy The Conservancy offers a variety of programs for children in grades K-12, with topics including the ecology of Brooklyn Bridge Park, engineering, geological formations, sustainability and more.
• Brooklyn Children's Museum The Brooklyn Children's Museum offers on-site school programs as well as "Museum on the Go" art, culture, math and science curriculum kits that can be used in your classroom. A limited number of free school programs for Title I schools are available.
• Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard partners with the Brooklyn Historical Society to offer free education programs. Students visiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard will learn to think like historians and engineers through hands-on investigation of Brooklyn’s material culture, art and written documents. Read about a 3rd-grade class trip to the Brooklyn Navy Yard »
• Brooklyn Robot Foundry Show your students the wonder of building robots with workshops on simple circuits, vibration, switches, LEDs and more.
• Environmental Study Center This 7,000-square-foot learning center in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn, is home to over 200 living organisms, four learning labs, an outdoor learning space with a pond habitat and urban garden, and a greenhouse laboratory.
• New York Aquarium Classes, group tours and self-guided tours are available for all grades.
• New York Transit Museum Led by a staff of skilled educators, school programs complement curricular exploration of the New York City history, the engineering sciences, the mathematics and art of subway and station design, and the urban landscape.
• Newtown Creek Alliance The Newtown Creek Alliance offers guided tours through the Newtown Creek watershed focusing on the history, industrial use and environment challenges in the area.
• Prospect Park Zoo Guided tours on themes including animal adaptations, animal families, animal defenses, diets and habits are available. Self-guided tours and classes are also offered.
• Waterfront Museum Docked in Red Hook, Brooklyn, this floating classroom helps students learn about geography, history, social studies and science aboard the last remaining covered wooden barge.
• Weeksville Heritage Center Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn’s largest African-American cultural institution, is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th-century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn — one of America’s first free black communities.
• Wyckoff House Museum The Wyckoff House Museum preserves, interprets, and operates New York City’s oldest building and the surrounding one-and-a-half acres of park. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs it builds cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community through history.
• American Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History is a top field trip destination in New York City: amazing new exhibits, over 32 million objects in their permanent collections, and exceptional programs, resources and classes for students and teachers. 
• Asia Society and Museum Building on the idea of the Museum as an extension of the classroom, Asia Society offers interactive guided tours for school groups in grades 3–12. In the galleries, teachers and students can learn about the works of art on view, discuss how art relates to their own experiences, and discover what’s new and compelling about art today.
• Battery Urban Farm Explore The Battery with lesson materials covering agriculture, urban ecosystems, nutrition and history.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine This landmark building offers numerous field trips aligned with state standards, some free, for NYC schools. Programs are available in architecture and geometry, medieval journeys, immigration, shapes and patterns, world religions, civic engagement and more.
• Center for Architecture The Center for Architecture offers hands-on workshops at its SoHo location and school-based residency programs for K-12 students.
• Central Park Zoo Self-guided tours, guided tours and classes are available.
• Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Center This 80,000-square-foot center offers a variety of sports activities, including soccer, rock climbing, gymnastics, basketball and more.
• Children's Museum of Manhattan The museum’s theme-based, 90-minute guided group visits for grades K-8 are led by a museum educator and include a tour of a thematic exhibition and a hands-on arts workshop. In-school residency programs are also available.
• Cooper Hewitt Design Cooper Hewitt offers two free design programs for K-12 students. 
• Democracy Now! Give students an opportunity to visit a news studio control room to view a live taping of Democracy Now!, followed by a discussion about independent news and investigative journalism. Trips are free.
• Drawing Center This SoHo center offers two free programs for K-12 students, comprised of on-site and in-school activities. The experience includes a guided tour and hands-on projects.
• El Museo del Barrio El Museo del Barrio offers guided tours of the museum as well as walking tours of the surrounding neighborhood, both of which allow students to participate in sketching, movement and writing activities.
• Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration On ranger-led programs, students in grades 3-12 can play the role of newly arrived immigrants. Self-guided activities for grades 2-12 are also available.
• Empire State Building The Empire State Building offers lesson plans connecting to social studies, science and technology, history and geography, as well as a virtual tour.
• Governors Island Teaching Garden In April through October, students will rotate through hands-on stations that typically include a farm tour, planting or farm work activity, cooking or harvesting and tasting activity, and possible fourth mini-lesson. 
• Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum The Intrepid offers social, studies, history and science programs for students in pre-K through 12th grade.
• Merchant's House Museum The landmark Merchant's House, preserved intact, offers an authentic glimpse into life in the mid-19th century. Students explore four floors of period rooms.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided tours and self-guided group admission are available. Guided tour topics include exploring art across cultures, stories and legends, faces and masks and art explorations of particular locations and time periods.
• Metropolitan Opera Access Opera engages students with the unforgettable experience of watching a performance live on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House and provides teachers with resources for drawing connections across literature, social studies, foreign language, and the arts
• Morgan Library and Museum Explore curriculum in the sciences and humanities through direct observation of primary sources, such as Mesopotamian seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, rare printed books, master drawings and period architecture. Read a New York Teacher article about a 5th-grade class trip to the Morgan »
• Morris-Jumel Mansion Tour "Manhattan's oldest house" and learn about the Revolutionary War, life in the 18th and 19th centuries, slavery, archaeology and more.
• Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust The Museum of Jewish Heritage is New York’s home for Holocaust education. Tours focus on various topics including issues of cultural identity and heritage, the Jewish immigrant experience, Israel and more.
• National Archives The National Archives offers free trips that explore rich primary sources.
• National Jazz Museum Educational tours and in-gallery workshops at this museum in Harlem allow participants to engage deeply with jazz history and discover timeless lessons of creativity, vision and collaboration.
• National Museum of Mathematics Experience the joys, wonders, and beauty of math at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only museum dedicated to math in North America. At MoMath, teachers and students from pre-K through high school and beyond are able to explore more than 30 memorable, interactive exhibits designed to make math accessible and fun. Classes are also able to participate in MoMath’s many activities and workshops that bring math to life in exciting and innovative ways. Read a New York Teacher article about a class trip to the Museum of Math »
• New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics The New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics increases students’ interest and excitement about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through space and aviation science. Through hands-on activities that simulate real world experiences, students in grades K–12 apply math and science concepts learned in the classroom while working together to solve authentic problems. 
• New York City Fire Museum The museum, in conjunction with the New York City Fire Department, operates a world-class fire safety education program designed to teach participants how to prevent fires within the home and how to protect themselves and escape should a fire occur. The program consists of two components— classroom training and a simulated fire event in a mock home environment.
• New-York Historical Society Bring your students on a trip to the oldest museum in New York! Whether they are visiting a special exhibition or our beautifully redesigned permanent collection galleries, students will be actively engaged with the stuff of history — the artifacts, works of art, and documents that provide a window onto our collective past.
• New York Improv Theatre Interactive shows and workshops entertain audiences with creative comedy arts.
• Paley Center for Media Using programs from the collection of television and radio recordings as a means of illustration and investigation, Paley Center educators lead sessions on a wide range of subjects such as advertising, the documentary form, and the civil rights movement. Inquiry-based classes seek to build analytical thinking, viewing, and listening skills and attempt to provide insight into the roles television and radio play in our culture.
• Rubin Museum of Art Explore Himalayan Asia here in New York! Guided tours at the Rubin help K–12 students develop visual literacy and critical-thinking skills through engaging, inquiry-based discussions. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade trip to the Rubin »
• South Street Seaport Museum South Street Seaport Museum tells the story of how New York’s great natural harbor gave rise to the metropolis we know today. Dockside programs combine indoor and outdoor hands-on activities to show how the science of the harbor affects how we live today.
• Tenement Museum Through interactive tours of the tenement building and Lower East Side neighborhood, students investigate universal themes of cultural identity, discrimination, and human rights.
• Whitney Museum of American Art In free guided visits, students will learn to think critically, look closely and consider how art can be a voice for expressing different ideas. 
• Alley Pond Environmental Center Alley Pond's class workshops are available on a variety of topics, from invertebrate animals to ecosystems to seasonal species to ecology.
• Bayside Historical Society At its historic "Castle" building at Fort Totten, Bayside History Society offers a variety of hands-on programs for students in grades K through 12 that teach what life was like in Queens more than a century ago.
• King Manor Museum Programs focus on life and work at King Manor in Jamaica, Queens, in the 19th century and the history of the King family in early America and the anti-slavery movement.
• Louis Armstrong House Museum The Louis Armstrong House Museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting Armstrong’s house and grounds and collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong’s life and legacy. Read a New York Teacher article about a middle school class trip to the Louis Armstrong House »
• Materials for the Arts The Education Center at Materials for the Arts in Long Island City, Queens, offers programming focused on creative reuse: making art with readily available materials and the ever-changing MFTA warehouse inventory. The Center hosts field trips programs for students and P-Credit courses for teachers in two classroom studios, organizes exhibitions of artwork at MFTA Gallery, and sends teaching artists into schools to share reuse techniques.
• Museum of the Moving Image Exhibition tours, film and television screenings, and hands-on workshops help you teach the core curriculum with the support of a dynamic and interactive environment.
• New York Hall of Science The Hall of Science offers school workshops and programs for all ages, as well as an on-the-go option. Students can learn about design, ecosystems, STEM and more. 
• Queens County Farm Museum This 47-acre farm, the oldest continuously farmed site in New York State, includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard and herb garden. Read a New York Teacher article about a kindergarten field trip to the farm »
• Queens Historical Society The Queens Historical Society offers walking tours of historic sites in Flushing, archaeology workshops, workshops about the Underground Railroad and more.
• Queens Museum The Queens Museum provides pre-K–12 students with fun learning experiences that integrate in-depth observation and interpretation of art and historical exhibits, and hands-on art-making activities.
• Queens Public Library Visit one of their 63 community libraries for student library cards, summer meals, activities for all ages, clubs for teens, as well as books, magazines, ebooks and other media in many languages and formats -- all for free.
• Queens Zoo The Queens Zoo offers guided tours on themes including adaptations, habitats and diets, birds, mammals and domestic animals. Classes and self-guided tours are also available.
• Vander Ende Onderdonk House At the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City, students can tour the house and grounds, see a slide presentation on early New York history and participate in a colonial craft activity.
• Voelker Orth Museum The Voelker Orth Museum occupies an 1890s immigrant family's house in Flushing, Queens and offers a variety of history, science and art programs. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade class trip to the Voelker Orth Museum »

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• Historic Richmond Town Using history and culture as a foundation, the museum explores the roles and lives of men, women, and children throughout the centuries. School tours and workshops are available.
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanic Garden Snug Harbor on Staten Island offers four 90-minute outdoor tour varieties: New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, Wetlands, Snug Harbor Pastoral Grounds and Gardens, and Snug Harbor Heritage Farm. Each tour may be paired with a class; topics include Chinese calligraphy, wetlands, the water cycle and more.
• Staten Island Children's Museum Guided by a museum educator, students will learn through hands-on experience. 
• Staten Island Museum School and educator programs use the Staten Island Museum’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. Programs at the Museum and in the classroom offer students and teachers an interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experience.
• Staten Island Zoo The Staten Island Zoo offers animal presentations with topics including animals and folklore, ecosystems, rainforest, safaris and more. Traveling zoo programs are also available.

Educational Tours

School trips to New York City are a great way to have students discover this fantastic metropolis.

 carefully planned educational tours to New York City for middle and high school student groups. We have seen them all, and there are none better.

Students on New York City field trips ( pictured right in Times Square ) will also visit American icons that they’ve been learning about since they started opening books, including the Statue of Liberty ,  Rockefeller Center ,  Central Park , the Empire State Building , as well as  Ellis Island , the September 11 Memorial , the World Trade Center , and many other places of cultural and historical significance.

Visit New York has a series of carefully planned itineraries for three and four day educational tours to New York City. They have been consciously crafted, based on the interests, attention spans and feeding habits of tens of thousands of middle and high school students on its trips over 30 years. Field trips goals are to promote learning and bonding, while giving the students the most out of every minute spent at the destination (but without running them or their adult chaperones ragged).

One of the bets tips we can recommend is the use of New York City’s top, licensed, professional guides. They are hired for their ability to engage, educate and entertain middle and high school students. School groups should always be accommodated in clean and safe first-class hotels that have been inspected and re-inspected by senior management.  Every activity and virtually every meal in every restaurant has been checked and rechecked to make sure that each group’s experience is positive, educational, memorable and consistent.

If there are better educational tour programs anywhere, Visit New York has never seen one.

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The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center facilitates programs for thousands of children and adults each year to teach them about our city: the challenges we’ve encountered, the innovations we’ve created, the unique contemporary issues we face as New Yorkers, and the complexity of how the decisions we make today impact our city’s future.    Each field trip is a unique experience, driven by student inquiry, dialogue, and hands-on activities. 

We offer both in-person and virtual field trips. 

We are currently offering field trips from October 2023 to June 2024. Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip. 

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Times: Programs are available Tuesday—Friday beginning at 10am .  

Cost: The pricing of in-person and virtual field trips is different. Please see the relevant section below for group pricing.

Programs: Field trips vary in duration between 60 and 90 minutes. Details are listed below. Programs can be modified for groups of all needs and abilities, and program time can be adjusted under special request.

Scheduling: Advance reservations are required and must be made by using the field trip request form.  Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. More details are listed below. 

In Person Field Trips

Manny Vega: Art in El Barrio / Arte en El Barrio

I Feel You, NYC: Capturing the City's Emotions

“And Scene” 100 Years of New York through Film

Between the Pages: 100 Years of New York Life

I Dream of NYC: 100 Years of New York Life through Art

The Making of New York

Activist New York

The Greatest Grid

What Makes New York New York? Black History Edition

Activist New York: Black History Edition

What Makes New York New York?

In person field trip pricing.

Note: We reserve the right to limit reservations to two groups per school per day. Teachers and chaperones are included for free in the group fee pricing.

Virtual Field Trips

60 min program for Grades 4–8 

75 min program for Grades 9–12  

Explore New York’s rich history of social justice movements to see how activists have reimagined a more just future. Students will use photographs, flyers, posters, and film footage from the exhibition to discuss topics, such as youth action in the Civil Rights Movement, health activism and the Young Lords, and the current Movement for Black Lives. The program will provide space for students to voice their thoughts and participate in a reflective activity about what care for one’s self and community looks like. 

City as Canvas

45 min program for Grades K–1 

60 min program for Grades 2–12 

Explore highlights from the Museum’s graffiti art collection and see original works created by legendary writers such as Daze, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Keith Haring. Participants will view sketches from the artists’ personal blackbooks, photographs of large-scale pieces on subway cars, and works on canvas as sources for studying graffiti as a dynamic art movement. Students will respond creatively by drafting their own sketches. Participants are encouraged to bring a pencil and paper to the session!   

Getting Around

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

From horse-drawn omnibuses to electric cars, transportation in New York City has undergone many changes from the 1800s to the present day. Students will discuss how New York evolved over time by seeing pictures from the Museum’s collection. Participants will play a matching game and notice how new technologies affected the ways New Yorkers lived and traveled. 

Puppets of New York

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

Explore the many ways that New Yorkers have brought puppets to life on television and in movies, in plays, and on the streets in New York City! Students will see puppets of all shapes and sizes from the Puppets of New York exhibition and examine how puppets are developed, manipulated, and used as tools for building connections and standing up for causes as they draw inspiration from the rich and diverse traditions of puppetry in New York City. 

Civil Rights

75 min program for Grades 9–12 

Explore New York City’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and discover the importance of youth action in the 1964 boycott by NYC students against segregated schools. Participants will hear the stories of Civil Rights activists to learn about New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and the ongoing movement for racial justice today. 

Virtual Field Trip Pricing

Scheduling a tour:.

We are currently offering field trips from October 2023 to June 2024.   Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip.   

Field Trip Request Form

To schedule a field trip, please complete the Field Trip Request Form. Please have your contact information, preferred program, dates, times, and group size ready before filling out the form. 

Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.  

For in-person field trips, please bring at least one chaperone per 10 students; a maximum of six chaperones may accompany each class. On the day of your visit, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled visit for in-person field trips. Field trips will be shortened for late arrivals.  

Do you have a special booking request, such as bringing multiple groups, larger groups, or a group with special needs? Please indicate your request on the Field Trip Request Form and a member of our scheduling team will be in touch to discuss options. 

Please contact us at [email protected] with other inquiries and questions. 

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A student class trip to New York City offers a multitude of experiences for your students that will make your New York City field trip not only educational but fun!

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At Great Adventure Tours Inc we offer 'One Stop Shopping', just give our experienced travel staff a call and let us design a trip for you that will meet your schools needs and interests.

New York City Tour – It's a great way to get to know New York City whether or not this is your first visit or you have been before. Stops include Empire State Building , Greenwich Village , SoHo , Little Italy , Chinatown , the Financial District , Battery Park , South Street Seaport , Times Square , Rockefeller Plaza , Radio City , and the 42nd Street, St. Patrick's Cathedral .

Top of the Rock - Discover New York in all its forms from 70 stories up at Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Their high-speed shuttle will send you racing to the sky. Their dazzling multimedia history exhibits are a feast for the eyes and stimulate the minds of all ages. And then there's the view: the city's only crystal-clear, 360° experience of your New York. Enjoy the best view of the Empire State Building!

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy.

United Nations Tour - The United Nations is the site of some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the unprecedented Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government.

Times Square - Enjoy some leisure time in the most bustling square of New York which is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps. CBS Early Show - Guest of the Early Show will appear on the PLAZA on 59th & 5th Avenue with anchor Ira Joe Fisher and following the show group may enjoy a studio tour.

Statue Cruises Sightseeing Harbor Tour - One of the best ways to really "see" New York City! Enjoy a 75 minute journey that will explore Lower Manhattan and the islands of New York Harbor.

South Street Seaport – Discover this thriving community complete with world-class maritime museum, breathtaking views and more than 100 shops, cafes and restaurants. This renovated American Landmark is right on Lower Manhattan's historic waterfront.

Broadway Show - Choose from such popular shows as Shrek, Wicked, Spiderman, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Hairspray, The Phantom of The Opera, The Adams Family and so much more! (Shows are based on availability)

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• Genius Gems hosts field trips throughout the year, primarily for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Designed by an experienced educator, our field trips focus on engineering, coding & robots, product design, and more. We would love to work with you to tailor your trip to your specific needs! 
• Please see our COST section to understand the cost of the trip. While there is no cost to request a time slot, the trip is NOT free. Please read the cost section PRIOR to booking to determine if the cost of the field trip will work for your school. 

• Constructing strong bridges using magnetic tiles
• Learn the engineering principles behind building structures like bridges and skyscrapers
• Design your own customized Glitter Tile at our Design Bar
• Learn about our 3D printers and how our engineers at Genius Gems are working behind the scenes to create 3D printed parts, projects and our own STEM products!
• For grades 3-6, we'll create a course for robots, learn about Ozobot, the toy design and production process, and more! We'll show you how an engineer takes a product from an idea to a prototype, to eventually a working product.

• Please note that while there is no cost to reserve a date and time for the program, we will send you an invoice after you create your reservation based upon the information you use to fill in the form.
• $22 per student for a 1.5 hour program, for a minimum of 15 students, as discussed below. No charge for chaperones. If your school is a designated Title 1 school, we offer a Title 1 discount of $18 per student.
• Pack your own lunch and eat at Genius Gems NYC for an additional 30 minutes, for a total cost of $25 per student ($20 per student for Title 1 Schools). No charge for chaperones.

We allow a maximum of 64 students per field trip at our Genius Gems NYC location. This ensures we can provide an optimal experience for every guest. If you would like to bring more students, please email us at [email protected].

At least 15 students in a school group are required for a field trip to Genius Gems. To qualify as a school group, you must belong to an educational organization (K – 12) and make advance reservations. If you have fewer than 15 students, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.

One adult chaperone for every 5 students is required, and additional chaperones are welcome! There is no charge for adult chaperones.

Field trips may be paid for in advance by mailing a check (see instructions below), or on the day of the trip. If you choose to pay on the day of the trip, Genius Gems will accept school district checks, credit cards, or cash. A purchase order (PO) can be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Once your reservation is confirmed, please make checks out to Genius Gems Chelsea LLC, and mail or submit checks to: Genius Gems Chelsea, Attn: Jennifer Romanoff, 555 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011. Thank you!

If you need to reschedule your trip, you must email us at least 2 weeks in advance. We can do a one time reschedule, subject to availability, for no additional cost if we have at least 2 weeks advance notice. If you cancel less than 2 weeks before your scheduled trip, you will lose any payment that was made towards the trip. In addition, if you or your school would like to book another trip in the future, payment will be required in full at least 2 weeks prior to your visit, otherwise we may not be able to accommodate your group.

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• In-Person Lab Field Trips: Visit one of our centers for a science field trip and experience hands-on labs in one of our state-of-the-art laboratory classrooms.
• Virtual Lab Field Trips: Our Virtual Lab Field Trips can be either asynchronous or synchronous and come with or without our student kits. Depending on your preferences and needs, students can view the live sessions from Zoom or your preferred alternative. 
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Performing Arts in New York is nothing strange as it is on many individuals to do lists to watch a Broadway show when visiting. For those students interested in performing arts, New York is the ideal destination for them as New York is abundant with things to do. Three activities that can be done on NYC performing art field trips are:

Backstage Tour of Radio City Music Hall

A broadway workshop, watch a broadway show.

One of the most well known performance and event halls in New York is Radio City Music Hall .  It is the host for many broadway shows but specifically The Rockettes. While in New York you can take a guided tour of the Radio City Music Hall. This tour takes you backstage so that you can gain behind the scenes insight. It also is a great history lesson as you will learn about the evolution of the iconic Great Stage. The tour also includes viewing art deco masterpieces and visiting Radio City’s secret apartment. To make the tour even more memorable students can have the opportunity to meet a Rockette!

Broadway Workshop

Broadway Workshop is another great activity for students on a performing arts trip. This is an opportunity for them to participate in actual Broadway workshops and training. It gives students the chance to gain hands-on experience and learning through an educational workshop. The workshops are customizable which is great as students can be interested and engaged in what they are learning. This is a very hands on experience and therefore unforgettable for those performing arts students.

What’s a performing arts school trip to New York that does not involve watching a Broadway show? Impossible. Broadway shows in New York are a staple within the theatre industry. Therefore, it is essential to view one while on a trip to New York. There is a wide variety of shows to choose from all depending on your time of visit. This is sure to be a fun excursion while also educational for performing arts students.

A trip to New York for performing arts students is ideal as New York is one of the top destinations for arts and theater. NYC is a great learning opportunity that will prove to be enjoyable and memorable for any NYC performing art field trip! 

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Field trips in NYC slowly return, championed by schools Chancellor Banks

It’s too cold to jump into the sea in November. But 7-year-old Sienna felt like she got the next best thing Tuesday when her Brooklyn public school took a field trip to the American Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Ocean Life on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. 

“I can’t go in the ocean right now, so it just makes me happy I could see shows about the ocean and images and things,” said Sienna, a student at P.S. 46 in Fort Greene. “It makes me remember the ocean.”

The iconic life-sized 94-foot-long blue whale hanging from the ceiling of the cavernous room was a particular highlight.

“I was dreaming about her last night,” Sienna said.

Trips like Tuesday’s museum excursion have long been a staple of New York City schools. But after two and a half years in which field trips were canceled or largely curtailed because of COVID restrictions , educators and students are slowly reemerging from their classrooms and returning to cultural institutions across the five boroughs.

At the natural history museum , student field trips have increased markedly this school year compared to last year when full-time in-person school returned but trips by school bus remained off-limits until March. Still, visits from school groups are only about 50% of their pre-pandemic levels, according to Lisa Gugenheim, the museum’s director.

“We see this as a steady rise,” she said, “reaching out to teachers and principals and administrators, we hope that number will keep growing.” 

That’s also the hope of schools Chancellor David Banks , who repeatedly emphasizes the importance of public schools using New York City as a classroom. He made an appearance at the museum Tuesday to plug that idea.

“It is very important our school leaders and families know that learning exists outside the four walls of our schools, and they’ve got to take full advantage of institutions like this,” Banks said. 

A first museum visit for some students

At P.S. 46, where 83% of students receive free or reduced price lunch and a sizable share live in homeless shelters or doubled up with other families, the return of field trips has been a joyful way for both students and parents to get out and explore the city after several difficult years filled with so much isolation, educators and families said.

Some of the third graders on Tuesday’s outing hadn’t been on a school trip since kindergarten,  said Alex Braverman, the school’s principal. “For them this is huge.”

Parent Stephanie Roman accompanied the group as a chaperone, and got to see her son “light up” when he walked in. 

“This is his first time at the museum,” said Roman, who jumped in to help her son spell “whale” on a worksheet. She clarified that the 21,000-pound creature hanging from the ceiling was called a “blue,” rather than a “bloop,” whale.

Some students looked on in awe at giant, lifelike reproductions of sea lions and seals, while others in the school’s dual-language program discussed how to translate the word “shark” into Spanish.

Teacher Christine Scalise helped prepare kids for the experience by going over museum manners and walked them through a virtual tour of the ocean hall in advance of Tuesday’s trip, she said.

Museum officials said that resources like the virtual tours, along with extensive professional development for teachers, help make the institution a more appealing field trip destination and connect its exhibits to what kids are learning in class.

The museum is also preparing to open a massive new wing in 2023 complete with a live butterfly vivarium and insectarium full of both live and replica insects.

“It’s going to be a huge promoter of people coming back again,” said Ellen Futter, the museum’s president. “It very much heightens the instinct and desire to go on a journey of discovery and learning…I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything more charming or moving than when these butterflies land on a young person. The delight, the joy.”

Covering costs for school trips

Though Banks is encouraging schools to take field trips, the outings are largely organized at the individual school-level in the city’s public school system. Braverman said his school focuses on finding free or low-cost excursions that families can duplicate in their own time without going out-of-pocket. 

The city pays for school buses, and P.S. 46 uses school funds to cover other trip entry fees, though the natural history museum is free for student field trips. Braverman also encourages his school’s families to take trips at other times, tapping federal funding for students in temporary housing to provide them with “ culture passes ” that get them into dozens of institutions for free, he said.

Banks said he’s working with the city’s district superintendents —including organizing a session with all 45 of them at the museum of natural history — to encourage more schools to plan field trips.

“It’s important for me it’s not just the kids from the Upper West Side who come here,” Banks said. “We often talk about how vast and diverse New York City is, but you don’t know it if you don’t get outside the four walls of your school.”

Michael Elsen-Rooney is a reporter for Chalkbeat New York, covering NYC public schools. Contact Michael at [email protected] .

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School field trips are more than just a break from the classroom routine. They often become the highlight of a student’s academic year. These outings offer invaluable real-world experiences that textbooks can’t replicate. From historic landmarks to scientific wonders, 10 school field trips leave students with unforgettable lessons.

Ellis Island, New York

A visit to Ellis Island offers students a profound glimpse into the immigrant experience, where they can trace the footsteps of millions who arrived searching for the American Dream. Walking through the halls where hopeful individuals awaited entry into the United States, students encounter firsthand accounts, photographs, and artifacts that convey the challenges and triumphs of those who embarked on the journey to a new land.

NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida

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Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania

Visiting the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park transports students to one of the defining moments of American history. As they walk among the battlefield’s monuments and markers, students gain a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made during the Civil War. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium, California

Situated along the scenic coastline of California, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers students a mesmerizing journey into the ocean’s depths. With exhibits showcasing diverse marine life and interactive learning opportunities, students discover the importance of ocean ecosystems’ interconnectedness and conservation. From playful sea otters to graceful jellyfish, each encounter sparks curiosity and wonder.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C

As one of the world’s premier aerospace museums, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum offers students a thrilling exploration of humanity’s quest for the skies and beyond. From the Wright brothers’ historic aircraft to the Apollo moon landing module, students encounter iconic artifacts that have shaped the course of aviation and space exploration.

Alcatraz Island, California

A visit to Alcatraz Island provides students with a captivating glimpse into the history of one of America’s most notorious prisons. As they step inside the cellblocks and explore the island’s rugged terrain, students are transported to a bygone era of incarceration and escape attempts. Guided tours and exhibits highlight the daily lives of inmates and guards, highlighting the harsh realities of life behind bars. 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Situated amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers students an enriching journey through the history of human creativity. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, the museum’s vast collections span continents and centuries, inviting students to explore diverse artistic traditions and styles. Through guided tours, interactive exhibits, and hands-on workshops, students engage with artworks firsthand, honing their critical thinking skills and deepening their appreciation for the power of visual expression.

Everglades National Park, Florida

Exploring the Everglades National Park immerses students in a unique and ecologically diverse landscape in the United States. As they traverse the park’s marshes, mangroves, and sawgrass prairies, students encounter various plant and animal species, including iconic inhabitants like alligators and manatees. Guided tours shed light on the importance of wetland ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and environmental stewardship. 

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Massachusetts

Stepping back to the eve of the American Revolution, students journey to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where history comes alive through immersive reenactments and interactive exhibits. Guided by costumed interpreters, students participate in the pivotal events that led to the colonies’ struggle for independence, from the infamous tea protest to the stirring speeches of revolutionary leaders. 

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C.

Exploring the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture provides students with a profound journey through the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout history. From the horrors of slavery to the achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, students encounter potent stories of resilience, resistance, and resilience. Students gain insights into the complexities of race, identity, and social justice in America when they visit this museum.

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