Field trips are a great way to reboot a bad homeschooling week, get out of the house when everyone has cabin fever, and learn about your local area. Before heading out, check out Jeanne's tips for improving homeschool field trips.
Our listing of Rhode Island field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Rhode Island field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
South County MuseumNarragansett
The museum is located within Canonchet Farm, a large public park owned by the town of Narragansett. The collections contain more than 20,000 items dating from 1695 to 1950, though most are from the Victorian era, c. 1840-1910. The museum has become a popular attraction and its exhibits have helped to keep alive Rhode Island's rural, village, and maritime heritage, providing a fascinating glimpse of the hand-craft technology and everyday life of the people of the past two centuries.
Touro Synagogue National Historic SiteNewport
The oldest synagogue in the United States, the Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.
Fort Adams State ParkNewport
Steeped in history, Fort Adams State Park is perhaps best known for its annual summer concerts when the jazz and folk festivals draw thousands to enjoy the music and beautiful surroundings. Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Before being deeded to the State of Rhode Island in 1965, Fort Adams had served the U.S. Navy for ten years and the U.S. Army for more than a century. Today the park offers a wide range of activities, including tours of the historic fort, saltwater bathing, fishing, boating, soccer, rugby, and picnicking.
Hasbro FunlabPawtucket
Hasbro's FUNLAB is a a department that runs play testing programs to ensure games and toys Hasbro creates are age appropriate and simple to understand—but, most importantly, create FUN, satisfying play experiences all around the world. Hasbro has come to deeply value its relationships with the homeschool families and truly appreciate their insights for how to improve the play experience, in addition to their flexible scheduling. These play tests provide a unique, insightful element for families—as they will experience first-hand some of the behind-the-scenes components of toymaking--encompassing design, engineering, strategy, and imagination. And of course, all who participate in our programs receive special gifts. If your Homeschool family or co-op is interested in partnering with Hasbro's Funlab, please feel free to create an account and include each family member's name, age, and interests.
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence
The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, also known as the RISD Museum, is Rhode Island's leading museum of fine and decorative art, housing a collection of 84,000 objects of international significance. It is southeastern New England's only comprehensive art museum and is accredited by the American Association of museum. The RISD Museum strives to be a vital cultural resource by educating and inspiring a wide variety of audiences: families and individuals, scholars and researchers, artists and designers, and students of all ages. The Museum maintains an active program of exhibitions, lectures, tours, workshops and publications dedicated to the interpretation of art and design from diverse cultures ranging from ancient times to the present.
Museum of Natural History and PlanetariumProvidence
The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium.
Roger Williams National MemorialProvidence
Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state. Stop by the Visitor Center to enjoy a fascinating 5-minute video about Roger Williams' life and explore informative panels and exhibits showcasing his enduring influence on America today.
