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Our listing of New York field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a New York field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Ten Broeck MansionAlbany
The Ten Broeck Mansion is run by the Albany County Historical Association (ACHA), a non-profit, community-centered museum in Albany, New York dedicated to the rich and diverse history of Albany County. The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1798 for Abraham Ten Broeck and Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. The Mansion is surrounded by 4 acres of gardens, which represent about 80% of the original 5-acre estate that Abraham and Elizabeth owned. The ACHA offers tours of the Ten Broeck Mansion for groups of 8 or more and also has a series of free family programs all summer long. You can find more information about their free family programs here.
Seward House MuseumAuburn
Seward House Museum is the historic home of William H. Seward and his family. Serving as a New York State Senator, Governor of New York, a U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State in the Lincoln and Johnson administrations, Seward was one of the foremost politicians of nineteenth-century America. Enjoy masterpieces of American art and special exhibitions in both the historic house and the museum's gardens.
Madam Brett HomesteadBeacon
Madam Brett Homestead is an early 18th-century home in Beacon, New York, USA. It is the oldest standing building in its part of Dutchess County. In 1954, it was purchased by the Melzingah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and turned into a museum preserving seventeen rooms, complete with original furnishings and a collection of China-trade porcelain. It has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.
Bundy Arts & Victorian MuseumBinghamton
The Bundy Imaginarium, Inc., was developed as a not for profit organization in 2007 with a mission to collect, maintain, disseminate and preserve art, artifacts, media and architecture from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The overall goal of the Bundy Imaginarium is to use these items to educate and entertain visitors of all ages to stimulate their interest and enhance their understanding of the period and how it relates to the modern world.
Adirondack MuseumBlue Mountain Lake
With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Museum's open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into the rich history of this region as you browse the museum, row an authentic guideboat, break up a logjam, climb a classic ADK fire tower, or enjoy a family-friendly hike to Minnow Pond. The museum's collections and engaging programs reflect stories of life, work, and play in the Adirondack Park and northern New York State.
Van Cortlandt House MuseumBronx
Van Cortlandt House Museum is the centerpiece of a 1,000-acre urban park that encompasses what was once the Van Cortlandt family’s plantation. Frederick van Cortlandt had this house built in 1748-1749. Over the years, the Van Cortlandts continued purchasing lots from local farmers until they amassed a large estate stretching well beyond the boundaries of modern Van Cortlandt Park. In 1701, Jacobus van Cortlandt paid local Munsee Lenape people to secure legal ownership of the land, which the Van Cortlandts referred to as their “Yonkers plantation.” In the colonial period, Van Cortlandt Park’s modern day athletic fields were filled with acres of wheat, buckwheat, rye, and corn in addition to farm animals.
Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumBronx
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. Bartow-Pell aligns its programs and tailors the sessions to meet the needs of the students for grade-appropriate learning. All programs are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 30 studentd.
Wave HillBronx
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
New York Botanical GardenBronx
The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization open to the public and dedicated to better understanding and preserving our natural world.
Ferox Athletics LLCBrooklyn
FEROX is the biggest ninja warrior and trampoline park on the East Coast for adults and kids! Perfect for exercise charged field trips. Offering special pricing for school groups. They offer open gym, classes, calisthenics, parkour training, trampoline flipping, rock climbing, and more!
Micro MuseumBrooklyn
Micro Museum's name is metaphoric because Micro Museum focuses on Contemporary American Artists. Its sizeable collection is primarily digital art and its spaces are intimate.
The Brooklyn Historical SocietyBrooklyn
The Brooklyn Historical Society connects the past to the present and makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.
Brooklyn Children's MuseumBrooklyn
A pioneer in education, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum created expressly for children when it was founded in 1899. Its success sparked the creation of similar institutions around the globe, and today the Museum continues as a world-class institution with community roots. With a recent expansion, all-new exhibits, and all-new programs, the Museum is now both the world's oldest and the world's newest children's museum.
New York Transit MuseumBrooklyn
The New York Transit Museum, one of the city's leading cultural institutions is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York Metropolitan region through the presentations of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation.
Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn
The Brooklyn Museum, housed in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building, is one of the oldest and largest art museum in the country. Its world-renowned permanent collections range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art, and represent a wide range of cultures.
City Reliquary MuseumBrooklyn
The City Reliquary is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through permanent display of New York City artifacts, rotating exhibits of community collections, and annual cultural events, The City Reliquary connects visitors to both the past and present of New York.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin HouseBuffalo
The Martin House offers educational tours and programs for all ages and skill levels surrounding topics related to architecture, design, art, and landscape. These also include virtual tours and programming.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic SiteBuffalo
As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY, brought TR into office and forever altered the nation.
Vanderbilt MuseumCenterport
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is located in Centerport, New York on William K. Vanderbilt II's spectacular 43-acre, "Gold Coast" estate. Acquired in 1947, the museum opened in 1950. Vanderbilt's will stipulated that the estate was to be dedicated to the "education and enjoyment of the public" and "enhanced" as a museum. A planetarium was built by the county in 1970. The facility is the legacy of a man with the resources to conduct collecting expeditions worldwide. The great-grandson of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, William K. collected natural history specimens, ethnographic artifacts, fine and decorative arts. Today's museum is accredited by the American Association of museum and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
New Castle Historical Society - Horace Greeley HouseChappaqua
The museum features items from the Colonial and Victorian period as well as many Chappaqua items.
New Castle Historical Society - Horace Greeley House website
Alice T. Miner MuseumChazy
A colonial revival museum. Opened in 1924, the museum was created by Alice T. Miner, a pioneer in the colonial revivement movement and wife of William H. Miner, railroad industrialist. You will see 15 rooms filled with period furniture, miniature furniture, a vast china collection, porcelain and glass, a superb collection of early samplers and other textiles, War of 1812 muskets, Revolutionary War cannon balls, dolls and other early Americana.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways NetworkChesapeake Bay region
First thoughts of the Chesapeake Bay often bring up images of crabs and oysters. But, as the largest estuary in North America, the Chesapeake Bay has touched and influenced much of the American story—early settlement, commerce, the military, transportation, recreation, and more. The Bay and its surrounding 64,000 square mile watershed hold a treasure trove of historic areas, natural wonders, and recreational opportunities.
The Antique Boat MuseumClayton
Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the Antique Boat Museum is North America's premier freshwater boating museum. The ABM’s collections hold over 320 unique boats and thousands of related artifacts and archives. The 4.5 acre campus comes alive with speedboat rides, a working skiff livery, and educational programs. ABM hosts many special events, including the longest-running annual boat show and so much more!
Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School MuseumCold Spring
The purpose of the society is to collect, preserve, and present to the public historical and cultural materials pertaining to Putnam County, especially the Philipstown area, the West Point Foundry, and the Hudson Highlands. The museum organizes changing exhibitions with accompanying catalogs and provides educational programming for the public. Several self-guided walking and driving tours are available as history hikes or history crawls; each has a corresponding brochure on the Society website.
Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum website
Rockwell Museum of Western ArtCorning
The best of American Western and Native American art are preserved and interpreted at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, a focal point for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events in Corning, New York. Families can explore the Museum's collection together through a variety of daily drop-in activities.
Corning Museum of GlassCorning
Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York State, The Corning Museum of Glass is the world's largest glass museum, featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, live glassblowing demonstrations, Make Your Own Glass experiences for all ages and an international GlassMarket. It is also home to the Rakow Research Library, which is the library of record on glass and glassmaking, and The Studio, a highly respected glassmaking school.
International Maple Museum CentreCroghan
A trip to the Maple Museum offers a unique experience where visitors will learn about the science behind and the evolution of the process of maple production. The maple industry of North America has a very long history, dating back to before the arrival of Europeans. Today it is a multi-million dollar industry, with much of the production in the United States happening right here in New York State! Please contact us to schedule a group tour. Other local attractions in Lewis County include the Mennonite Heritage Museum and a Railroad Museum.
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational RiverDelaware River region/Beach Lake
A River of Compromise - Rolling hills, riverfront villages, and bald eagles perched on trees form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside. But the story of the Upper Delaware is more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. We enjoy the river's recreational opportunities while it supports a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and provides water for over 17 million people.
Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis IslandEllis Island
Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. In operation until 1954, the station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers. The main building was restored after 30 years of abandonment and opened as a museum on September 10, 1990. Today, over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
National Soaring MuseumElmira
The NSM is an aviation museum working to preserve the history of motorless flight. Stop in and see a multitude of gliders on display, try out computerized flight simulators, and participate in fun educational programs.
Queens Botanical GardenFlushing
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and demonstrations of environmental stewardship.
Long Island Children's MuseumGarden City
LICM is a hands-on museum for kids and their grown-ups. You'll find places to play, learn and have fun.
Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City
Long Island has been on the leading edge of America's aviation and space adventure for over a century, from the first flights by frail biplanes on the Hempstead Plains to man's walking on the Moon. Long Islanders have helped transform aviation from a spectator sport to a primary means of commercial transportation. Long Islanders have also produced much of America's aerial arsenal in times of war. The many historic flights that transpired here and the many aviation companies that developed here helped make aviation the integral part of our world that it is today. This museum is proof that our dreams can come true. But what is so astonishing is that they can come true so quickly.
Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War DaysHenrietta
Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War Days website
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic SiteHyde Park
Vanderbilt Mansion, in terms of architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic SiteHyde Park
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site website
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic SiteHyde Park
"The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again," Eleanor Roosevelt. This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill.
Martin Van Buren National Historic SiteKinderhook
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States. He was the first president born a citizen of the United States, as all previous presidents were born before the American Revolution. The website offers historical information about Martin Van Buren for those who cannot visit in person.
Hudson River Maritime MuseumKingston
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State exclusively preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River. This includes the history of its tributaries, and the industries dependent on the river. Founded in 1980 by members of the "Steamship Alexander Hamilton Society", the National Maritime Historical Society, and local historians.
Matthewis Persen House MuseumKingston
The Persen House was built c.1661 in Kingston (then the Dutch Colonial village of Wiltwyck), which later became NY's first capital. It was burned at least twice, saw wars and revolution, and was home to doctors, tailors, grocers, druggists, and innkeepers. Restoration of the Persen house began in 1999. During the restoration, the historic significance of the structure was uncovered and the decision was made to remove the contemporary walls to reveal the five different phases of the house. The house is left open to highlight the architectural significance of the different phases and how they interact with one another. The Persen House gives educators the opportunity to merge a lesson with an in-person experience for students. From elementary to college, there is learning potential for all ages. They offer curriculum guides, activity packets, house tours, student exhibits, and colonial-era demonstrations. The Persen House is a valuable resource for history, culture, art, and more! Tours and educational materials are free.
Niagara Power Project Visitor CenterLewiston
Just downriver from Niagara Falls, the newly renovated Power Vista visitor center perched atop the Niagara Power Project in Lewiston, the state's largest electricity producer, offers more than 50 interactive multi-media exhibits. Operated by the New York Power Authority, the center offers scientific exploration and hands-on learning about the role the Niagara region has played in the building of the nation's power grid. Admission is free and the center makes special arrangements for groups
Catskill Fly Fishing Center & MuseumLivingston Manor
The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum is located on 52 beautiful acres in the southwestern Catskills. The Center features nature trails, river access, and a museum dedicated to preserving and teaching the history of fly fishing, which began in America is this very region. Field trip programs are inquiry-based and engaging with hands-on activities that teach about the science, history, art and meditative nature of fly fishing. Children will learn about rivers and bugs while also getting to try their hand at casting a fly rod. Great fun for all ages!
The Noguchi MuseumLong Island City
Created by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988), The Noguchi Museum opened in 1985, presenting a comprehensive collection of the artist's works in stone, metal, wood, and clay, as well as models for public projects and gardens, dance sets, and Akari Light Sculptures. The Museum—chartered as The Noguchi Museum—is housed in thirteen galleries within a converted factory building and encircles a garden containing major granite and basalt sculptures.
Hurds Family FarmModena
Farm is open exclusively for your group. Site rental includes full use of tables inside our barn, picnic pavilion, and patio. Your personal friendly team member to assist you in all your event needs. Play Activities $15 per person include Big Apple Bounce Pillow, Giant Slide, Irrigation Misters, Obstacle Course, Giant Connect 4, and Kids Corral Playground Area with sandbox, kiddie roller coaster, horse hoops, stationary tractor, tennis ball targets, slide, tire caterpillar, and more!
Museum VillageMonroe
Museum Village still pursues its founder's vision of educating generations of Americans about the work and life of their ancestors. Through educational programs, hands-on-exhibits and special events Museum Village is dedicated to exploring and interpreting 19th century rural life as well as inspiring an appreciation for the evolution of industry and technology in America.
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor WaterparkMonticello
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark is like nothing New York's Sullivan Catskills has ever seen before. With the USA's most modern, state-of-the-art, indoor waterpark, 324 exquisitely designed suites and a fantastic new luxury lodge experience set right in the mountains, the Kartrite Resort delivers an unbelievable family adventure for all ages.
St. Paul's Church National Historic SiteMount Vernon
The Church That Preserves an Important Chapter in Our Nation's History - St. Paul's Church helps to tell the story of the development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution. It consists of an 18th century stone church that was used as a Revolutionary War hospital, a cemetery with burial stones dating to 1704 and the remnant of a Village Green that was the scene of the famous Election of 1733 which raised issues of Freedom of Religion and the Press.
Appalachian National Scenic TrailMulti-state
The People's Path and America's First National Scenic Trail. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is more than 2,175-mile long footpath stretching through 14 eastern states from Maine to Georgia. Conceived in 1921 and first completed in 1937, it traverses the wild, scenic, wooded, pastoral, and culturally significant lands of the Appalachian Mountains.
North Country National Scenic TrailMulti-state
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest continuous hiking trail in the U.S., winding its way through seven states over 4,400 miles.
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museum. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe. Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum is located in New York City's Central Park along Fifth Avenue (from 80th to 84th Streets). Nearly five million people visit the Museum each year.
General Grant National MemorialNew York
General Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial is the largest tomb in North America. Grant's Tomb (as it is commonly called) is not only the final resting place of the General, but a memorial to his life and acomplishments.
Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic SlaveryNew York
The Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery was funded by a generous $2.5 million gift from Ruth and Sid Lapidus matched by The New York Public Library. It is the only facility of its kind based in a public research library. The 2014 gift also included 400 rare items of printed material, making the Schomburg Center home to one of the world's premier collections of slavery material.
Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery website
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic SiteNew York
Theodore Roosevelt was born in a New York City brownstone. Visit the birthplace and boyhood home of Teddy Roosevelt and see what it was like to grow up in the "Gilded Age".
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site website
African Burial GroundNew York
African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building New York.
Hoodwinked EscapeNew York
Harlem's premiere 'escape the room' adventure is finally here. Hoodwinked is the perfect activity for date night, fun with friends, family bonding and team building. Use your wits to solve puzzles, riddles, and codes to escape the room in 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes? Learn team building, enhance communication, develop critical thinking skills...and more. For all ages.
South Street Seaport MuseumNew York
South Street Seaport Museum sits in a 12 square-block historic district that is the site of the original port of New York City.[2] The Museum has over 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of exhibition space and educational facilities. It houses exhibition galleries, a working 19th-century print shop, an archeology museum, a maritime library, a craft center, a marine life conservation lab, and the largest privately owned fleet of historic ships in the country.
Governors Island National MonumentNew York
Governors Island lies a few hundred yards off the southern tip of Manhattan in New York Harbor. The island's fortifications served as an early outpost to protect New York City from enemy naval attack.
Castle Clinton National MonumentNew York
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton represents not only the growth of New York City, also the growth of a Nation. First intended to keep out a British invasion in 1812, the Castle has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers, immigrants, sightseers, and now millions of visitors to New York Harbor.
Statue of Liberty National MonumentNew York
The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, became a National Monument in 1924 and was refurnished on July 4, 1986.
Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumNew York
An internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Guggenheim Museum is at once a vital cultural center, an educational institution, and the heart of an international network of museum. Visitors can experience special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, lectures by artists and critics, performances and film screenings, classes for teens and adults, and daily tours of the galleries led by experienced docents. Founded on a collection of early modern masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum today is an ever-growing institution devoted to the art of the 20th century and beyond.
The Jewish MuseumNew York
The Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people through its unparalleled collections, distinguished exhibitions, and related education programs. Using art and artifacts that embody the diversity of the Jewish experience from ancient to present times, throughout the world, the Museum strives to be a source of inspiration and shared human values for people of all religious and cultural backgrounds while serving as a special touchstone of identity for Jewish people. As a vital cultural resource for New York residents and visitors of all ages, the Museum also reaches out to national and international communities as it interprets and preserves art and Jewish culture for current and future generations.
The Morgan Library & MuseumNew York
The Morgan's arts in education programs are available for virtual field trips to School, Camp, and Community groups for grades K-12. Programs take place live online and use the digital platforms Zoom. A Morgan staff member will lead a guided discussion with your students; tours last approximately forty-five minutes. Larger groups may be split into multiple sessions. A teacher, camp counselor, or chaperone must be present online during the program. Programs are available Monday-Friday, between 10:00am-4:00pm EST.
New York City Fire Department MuseumNew York
The New York City Fire Museum houses one of the nation's most prominent collections of fire related art and artifacts from the late 18th Century to the present. Among its holdings are painted leather buckets, helmets, parade hats and belts, lanterns and tools, Volunteer-era hand pumped fire engines, horse drawn vehicles and early motorized apparatus.
Merchant's House MuseumNew York
The landmark Merchant's House Museum, preserved intact both inside and out, offers a unique and authentic glimpse of life in mid-19th century New York City. Built in 1832 and home to merchant Seabury Tredwell, his wife, Eliza, their eight children, and four Irish servants for nearly 100 years, the house is virtually complete with the family's furnishings, personal belongings - and even their clothing. Students will explore four floors of period rooms and experience daily life in the 19th century by comparing the lifestyles of the Tredwell family and their servants to life today.
Japan Society GalleryNew York
Japan Society Gallery is among the premier institutions in the U.S. for the exhibition of Japanese art. Extending in scope from prehistory to the present, the Gallery's exhibitions since 1971 have covered topics as diverse as classical Buddhist sculpture and calligraphy, contemporary photography and ceramics, samurai swords, export porcelain, and masterpieces of painting from the thirteenth to the twentieth century. Each exhibition, with its related catalog and public programs, is a unique cultural event that illuminates familiar and unfamiliar fields of art.
Asia Society MuseumNew York
Asia Society Museum organizes groundbreaking exhibitions of both traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian American art. The Museum is known for its Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Collection of masterpiece-quality traditional Asian works.
The Toy Museum of NYNew York
A traveling Museum. The Toy Museum of NY, was established in 1999, and provides a theatrical play for children about the historical toys from its collection. The shows are held weekday mornings in theaters throughout downtown Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Performances are held several times per month and last year over 15,000 students, teachers and parents enjoyed this new Mini Musical Production.
Lower East Side Tenement MuseumNew York
The heart of the museum is the historic tenement, home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935. Tour the tenement's cramped living spaces. Learn about the lives of past residents and the history of the Lower East Side. Throughout the year, take part in programs such as walking tours, plays, art exhibits, and readings that represent the immigrant experience.
Federal Hall National MemorialNew York
The Birthplace of American Government - Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.
Hamilton Grange National MemorialNew York
Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, a Founding Father, economist, and political philosopher.
Manhattan SitesNew York
Our Nation's past is present - You can discover some of the most fascinating people in American history at the Manhattan Sites. Visit the homes of Alexander Hamilton and Theodore Roosevelt, the tomb of Ulysses Grant, a Revolutionary War church, a fort from the War of 1812, and the place where George Washington became President.
Cathedral of Saint John the DivineNew York
Guided experiences enhance classroom curricula through a variety of entry points. Cathedral Educators lead programs that support Common Core Learning Standards on a variety of subjects. All programs can be adapted to your group's needs. From learning about Architecture and Geometry, Math in the Real World, Medieval Journeys, Immigration, Civics, Art and Architecture Workshop, the Cathedral is an experience that engage students. Educator-led Tours and Workshops range from Kindergarten to College. Homeschool groups are welcome.
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York
The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental.
American Folk Art MuseumNew York
The American Folk Art Museum is the premier institution devoted to the aesthetic appreciation of traditional folk art and creative expressions of contemporary self-taught artists from the United States and abroad. The museum preserves, conserves, and interprets a comprehensive collection of the highest quality, with objects dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
Museum at Eldridge StreetNew York
Located within the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, the Museum at Eldridge Street presents the history & culture of the great wave of Jewish immigrants to the Lower East Side. Nearly lost over time, this landmark has been restored to its original grandeur. Unlike a traditional museum, Eldridge Street offers an intimate, authentic portal to the past for people of all backgrounds. Step into the footsteps of the synagogue's immigrant founders. See, hear, and touch objects associated with Jewish rituals and culture.
Museum of the City of New YorkNew York
Among the city's major museum, there is only one with the words "New," "York," and "City" in its name, and this is precisely what gives the Museum of the City of New York its unique mandate: to explore the past, present, and future of this fascinating and particular place and to celebrate its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. A variety of exhibitions, public programs, and publications all investigate what gives New York City its singular character.
Society of IllustratorsNew York
Founded in 1901, the Society has had a distinguished yet lively history as an active participant in the ever-changing field of illustration. Featuring 120 powerful works from the world's foremost illustrators addressing the current environmental issues that we face today.
Museum of Jewish HeritageNew York
When the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust first opened its doors on September 15, 1997, visitors gained a vital perspective on 20th century Jewish history. Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the Holocaust, our Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives - cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenNew York
The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden presents the period of the Mount Vernon Hotel which operated from 1826 until 1833. Constructed in 1799 as a carriage house for a 23-acre estate, and converted into the Mount Vernon Hotel in 1826, this stone building sits on land originally owned by Colonel William Stephens Smith, and his wife Abigail Adams Smith, daughter of John Adams.
Museum of Arts and DesignNew York
The Museum of Arts and Design collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.
Wolf Oak AcresOneida
CNY's Largest Corn Maze and Harvest Festival. Wolf Oak Acres is the hottest new agritourism venture in Madison County, with 150 acres of good ole farmin' fun! Come make this season the first of many annual traditions your family can enjoy together! Our harvest festival will open mid September with everything you need to decorate your home this fall, not to mention all the fun you'll experience while you visit!
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic ParkOyster Bay
Planting Fields State Park offers field trips for pre-K-12th grade students. Students become naturalists in Nature Detectives (grades preK-5) and Bird Explorers (grades 6-9). They explore using scientific tools and create their own nature journals. In Hunt for Symbols, MS and HS students investigate the symbols found throughout our 1920s historic mansion and create an art project using symbols to reflect their unique selves. Soil Chefs (for grades 3-8) teaches students all about composting through the creation of mini compost bottles and planting seeds to investigate soil fertility.
Sagamore Hill National Historic SiteOyster Bay
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the US, from 1885 until his death in 1919. From 1902 to 1908, his "Summer White House" in Oyster Bay, New York, was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings, and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
Fire Island National SeashorePatchogue
Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks, and glimpses of wildlife—Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals, and people for centuries. Far from the sounds and pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore's dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal to civilization-weary people.
21st Century KidsPearl River
"21st Century Kids is a children's enrichment center and play space. Students Preschool through 10 years old will enjoy this space. Our beautiful brand new space is made up of five large centers. There is art, music, STEM, fitness and literature. Soft basketballs mini bowling hula hoops in the fitness center. Build on the Lego wall, read an interactive map. We even have a mini planetarium! We love our dress-up and stage area, pretending is so much fun. These are just a few examples of what children can expect to enjoy at 21stcenturykids. Students move through the centers, participating in activities and completing mini-projects."
Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage CenterPort Byron
The Old Erie Canal Heritage Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to walk through Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 52 and visit the Erie House Saloon, Blacksmith Shop, and Mule Barn directly from the New York State Thruway when traveling east. The Visitor Center and Erie House volunteers will be happy to answer any questions visitors may have. A gift shop and restrooms are also available at the Visitor Center.
Children's Maritime Museum at Port JeffersonPort Jefferson
Families exploring the fun and interactive hands-on exhibits at the Children's Maritime Museum at Port Jefferson will enjoy the excitement of scientific discovery, develop a broadened cultural awareness and experience a sense of artistry while learning about Long Island's rich and varied maritime heritage.
New York Hall of ScienceQueens
Experience the scientific principles of motion, balance, sound, sight and simple machines in NYSCI's 60,000 square-foot Science Playground.
Queens Museum of ArtQueens
The Queens Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse ethnic, cultural and international community.
Vander Ende-Onderdonk HouseRidgewood
Vander Ende-Onderdonk House is the oldest Dutch-American farmhouse in New York City. Its notable architectural features include heavy fieldstone walls, a wooden-shingle gambrel roof, and large brick chimneys. The interior is mainly exposed post-and-beam construction with wooden floors. On display inside the house are objects found during excavations conducted in the 1970s and 1980s and architectural and historical exhibits. The house was built by Paulus Vander Ende, a Dutch farmer, about 1709. The smaller wooden wing was erected much later. In the early 1800s, the house was purchased by the Onderdonk family. After the last Onderdonk moved out, successive owners used the house as a livery stable, speakeasy, office, and, most recently, as a factory for parts for the Apollo space program.
Memorial Art GalleryRochester
The Gallery's many programs and events and its permanent collection are described as the best-balanced collection in the state outside of metropolitan New York City. Explore 5,000 years of world art, learn about current and upcoming lectures, events, and temporary exhibitions. The gallery also has an award-winning educational site.
Fort Stanwix National MonumentRome
Discover how people endured harsh conditions along the Oneida Carrying Place. Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War.
Greenburgh Nature CenterScarsdale
The Greenburgh Nature Center is a nonprofit nature preserve and wildlife refuge with a mission to ignite passion, curiosity and respect for our natural world. A leader in environmental education since 1975. The 33-acre property includes a woodland preserve with hiking trails, a pond, organic garden, Native Plant Meadow, Native American Replica Village, and nearly 100 animals.
Via AquariumSchenectady
Located in the Viaport Rotterdam Mall, this indoor aquarium celebrates aquatic biodiversity with exhibits, experiences, and public programs designed to connect people of all ages with our planet’s aquatic ecosystems and now reptiles, too!
miSci Museum of Innovation & ScienceSchenectady
It’s a museum with a really cool Planetarium. An official NASA Space Place, which features a 30-foot dome, a high-definition digital projector, and a GOTO Chronos Star Machine, one of only a handful in the US, that displays 8,500 stars and 24 constellations as seen from any location on Earth. The museum also has hands-on workshops, historical collections, and so much more.
Empire State Aerosciences MuseumSchenectady
The former General Electric Flight Test Center. Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the Museum offers visitors a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the state's largest aviation library, as well as educational programs.
Old Stone FortSchoharie
The Old Stone Fort offers 6 different historical buildings including a revolutionary war fort, a one room school house, a court house, a tv/ radio house and more. Kids can partake in a scavenger hunt. This amazing location is in the heart of Schoharie County an area that was home to much action in revolutionary times.
National Women's Hall of FameSeneca Falls
It's Women's History Month all year long at the National Women's Hall of Fame. The museum offers permanent and rotating traveling exhibitions, and its website showcases great American women throughout history.
Women's Rights National Historic ParkSeneca Falls
The park commemorates the First Women's Rights Convention. The website offers historical information about the convention for those who cannot visit in person.
Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown
Three historic buildings are open for tours, with trained educators available to answer questions and assist with the hands-on activities available for students, including candle-dipping, quill & ink writing, and more. The farm animals are always available for petting and pictures, and the grounds are perfect for picnics. Programs and activities best suit students ages 6-12, and the admission fee is $10 per student ($30 max per family). Contact the society for more info and for required registration.
Parrish Art MuseumSouthhampton
The Parrish Art Museum is devoted to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of American art with particular focus on the art of the East End of Long Island. The Museum is committed to bringing art and people together in its education and outreach programs.
Lucy Bensley Research CenterSpringville
Operated by the Concord Historical Society, the Lucy Bensley Genealogy Library has resources and information for those seeking their family histories. Cival War enthusuasts may research volumes of data located at the center as well. The Echoes Through Times Civil War Museum also has members that will give and present Civil War talks, presentations and tell you like it was, all the while helping to preserve that time in History.
Gateway National Recreation AreaStaten Island
Gateway provides abundant recreational and learning opportunities, from swimming, boating, and fishing to team sports, bicycling, and nature study. The nation's oldest operating lighthouse, forts that defended America, and sites that trace aviation's early days tell significant stories. The living world can be explored in a wildlife refuge, holly forest, ocean dunes, and coastal uplands.
Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island
Enjoy imaginative, creative, and cultural hands-on experiences for children ages 1 and up on the park grounds of Snug Harbor. With 12 indoor and outdoor exhibits, science and story time, cooking and art classes and birthday parties, there's something for every kid as they learn, explore, and play. Group programming is available for ages 4-10. The museum offers tours, art immersions, science immersions, and cooking programs. They can also customize a program to accommodate your needs. Visit the website or call for more information. Free parking is available on-site, and a small cafe is open for lunch.
The Noble Maritime CollectionStaten Island
The Noble Maritime Collection is a museum and study center located on the former grounds of the famous retirement home, Sailors' Snug Harbor, on Staten Island's North Shore. The museum features the work of John A. Noble, the maritime artist who chronicled the last chapter in the Age of Sail. It is fully accessible to the disabled. It has galleries, classrooms, a printmaking studio, rehearsal and performance spaces, a library, a state-of-the-art archive, offices, and a gift shop. Period rooms, including a recreation of a typical Sailors' Snug Harbor dormitory room from around 1900, reveal life at Sailors' Snug Harbor. Noble's houseboat studio, the teak saloon of a European yacht, is the museum's centerpiece. The museum has two classrooms, the Soul of Sail Classroom and the Maurice K. Shaw Navigation Classroom, where character-based art and history programs are presented to children and adults. The museum's printmaking studio is available for classes and for artists to use.
Staten Island MuseumStaten Island
The Staten Island Museum traces its beginnings to 1881 when a group of 14 young naturalists on Staten Island had the foresight to pool their collections and research efforts out of a concern that “the rapid growth of the community [has already] obliterated many of our most interesting natural objects.” Their goal was to keep a record for future generations against the anticipated loss of plant and animal species and to advocate for environmental preservation long before it was fashionable to do so. The Staten Island Museum has been called a “Mini Smithsonian” because of the breadth of its collections and because it is based on a 19th-century model of creating the complete resources for a cultural education within one’s own community.
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan ArtStaten Island
Nestled into the side of Lighthouse Hill, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is a uniquely peaceful retreat. The museum presents the art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas to a world audience in order to educate and inspire others in the value of this significant cultural heritage. The surrounding landscape design, which Marchais named the 'Samadhi Garden,' features a fish pond, meditation cells and many of her original plantings. The museum's distinctive setting highlights and enhances the experience of viewing the art within.
Alice Austen HouseStaten Island
Clear Comfort (a.k.a. The Alice Austen House) was built in 1690. Alice Austen herself moved there as a young girl in the late1860's with her mother. Alice Austen was introduced to photography when she was 10 years old. Alice Austen's work is significant because of its high quality, its range, and its level of expression that together form a beautiful visual window on 19th century America. The House currently serves as a museum of Alice Austen's life and times.
Garibaldi-Meucci MuseumStaten Island
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned by the National Order Sons of Italy Foundation and administered by the New York Grand Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America. This National Landmark is preserved as a memorial to the lives of Antonio Meucci the true inventor of the telephone and Giuseppe Garibaldi, a legendary hero who championed the unification of the Italy. Today the museum offers historical tours, Italian language programs for all levels, school programs for K-12, permanent and temporary exhibitions, lectures and concerts. Additionally, the museum serves as a repository for Italian American Heritage and Culture.
Saratoga National Historic ParkStillwater
A Crucial American Victory - Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.
The Long Island MuseumStony Brook
The Long Island Museum is dedicated to showcasing American art, history, and carriages. The museum complex comprises nine acres with three modern exhibition buildings and five historic structures. The Art Museum houses a permanent collection of American art and two changing exhibition galleries. The 40,000-square-foot Carriage Museum is home to the finest collection of American horse-drawn transportation artifacts in the world, most on permanent exhibition. The History Museum offers changing exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects. Among the five historic structures on museum grounds are a one-room schoolhouse and a blacksmith shop, both used extensively in school programs.
LyndhurstTarrytown
Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. The architectural brilliance of the residence, designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, is complimented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. A historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The grounds at Lyndhurst survive as an outstanding example of 19th century landscape design.
Xperiment Virtual RealityTrumbull
Xperiment VR is the newest place to experience the power of virtual reality. They host birthday parties, events, and free play whenever you're in the mood to step into another reality. Xperiment VR is a fully immersive virtual reality social play space that delivers the best VR experiences without hassle and expensive home setups. Prepare to jump into realistic worlds with explosive visuals as you step beyond reality and explore just about anything you can imagine. Whether you’re playing games, exploring the world, or unleashing your artistic talents, it’s fun for EVERYONE and a great way to stay active!
Jones Beach Energy & Nature CenterWantagh
The Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center links the natural beauty of Jones Beach to New York State's pioneering efforts to forge a renewable energy future. Explore the wonders of energy & nature! The center offers S.T.E.M-based programs for all ages. Learn how to build a wind-powered motor, and walk along our beautiful dune-filled beaches to see a seal, all in one day. Visti the website to see their programs!
Mount Peter Ski AreaWarwick
Mount Peter is conveniently located in Warwick, just one hour from New York City (the George Washington Bridge) in the Hudson Valley, of Orange County, New York. An easy day trip! We are known for many things, like our famous FREE beginner ski and snowboard lessons, our great snowmaking and expert grooming, an awesome terrain park, our top-notch racing and development programs, and our family atmosphere.
National Museum of the American IndianWashington, DC, and New York City
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice. Check website for newest classes.
Erie Canalway National Heritage CorridorWaterford
Explore America's most famous and influential man-made waterway along the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Stretching 524 miles across the full expanse of upstate New York, the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca Canals are among our nation's great successes of engineering, vision, hard work, and sacrifice.
No Limit Ninja YonkersWestchester County
No Limit Ninja is a state-of-the-art Ninja obstacle course with 10,000 square feet of obstacles for all ages and skill levels! Kids have so much fun when they visit; they don't even realize they are exercising! They offer open gym, instructor-led classes, and day camps.
The Warrior Factory BuffaloWilliamsville
The Warrior Factory accommodates school groups of all kinds and has the ability to format your field trip in a way that is fun and a learning experience for all. Open Gym formats are popular for large groups (30-70 participants) while our team building sessions are an unforgettable experience for smaller groups (up to 20 participants). Regardless, everyone has fun at The Factory and learns how Ninja Culture and a positive attitude can help overcome obstacles.
LEGOLAND Discovery CenterYonkers
The ideal place to let your students experience a world of fun, creativity and imagination.
Hudson River MuseumYonkers
Museum complex includes six art galleries, the Andrus Planetarium, and Glenview Mansion, an historic house museum of 1876.
