Field Trips

Bring your students on an unforgettable journey through the heart of New York City’s history, culture, art, and civic life! Our interactive field trips bring the city to life through dynamic exhibitions, hands-on activities, and creative projects that inspire curiosity and connection. Led by expert educators, each experience is designed for different age groups, ensuring an engaging and meaningful visit.

Todos nuestros programas se ofrecen en inglés o español, o como una experiencia bilingüe.

Select the season below to see the Field Trip Experiences that we have on offer today!

Field Trip Experiences FAQ: In Brief

Do I need a reservation? Yes! All K-12 groups require advanced registration. Fill out a Field Trip Request Form for your K-12 group, linked on the pages above, and a member of our team will be in touch to schedule your visit.

Note: If you are interested in bringing your group on the weekend, or your group is not in the K-12 age range, please reserve a time to visit or schedule a private tour with our Group Tours colleagues.

Are all of your field trips guided? Yes, all of our K-12 programs are guided experiences. All of our tours and workshops are facilitated by experienced museum educators and include hands-on, interactive activities that are not otherwise available. Teachers and chaperones are expected to stay with the group at all times and engage with the students, the museum guide, and the program activities.

What if I want to visit as a self-guided K-12 group? Due to the small size of our galleries, we offer a limited number of slots after 1pm for self-guided K-12 groups. Please fill out a Field Trip Request Form, linked above, to inquire about availability.

When are K-12 Field Trips Offered? Guided K-12 field trips are offered Tuesday-Friday starting at 10am. Self-guided K-12 groups may request a time at or after 1pm. Summer Session field trips are available through Friday, August 22. School Year field trips begin September 30, 2025.

How many students can I bring? Each field trip experience can serve up to 35 students. For an optimal experience, we do not recommend putting two smaller classes together - though you know your students best! For schools wishing to bring more than 35 students, our form allows you to request up to four groups (140 students).

How far in advance do I need to book my trip? Two weeks. If you are traveling by school bus, you will need to book at least two weeks in advance. Due to the volume of field trip requests we receive, it may take up to one week to receive a response from our School Programs Team. Field trips are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis—it is best to put in a request for your preferred trip and dates as soon as you know. It may book up!

Can we talk to someone before our trip to go over any special requests? Yes! We understand that not all tour requests are the same. The Field Trip Request Form is the best place to put any information that would inform how we will book your group(s) (e.g. specific dates, multiple group breakdowns, booking restrictions); this ensures that all pertinent information is linked with your specific trip request at the moment we are placing your tour on our calendar. If you would like to speak directly to a member of our team before your visit, please submit a Field Trip Request Form first and let us know on the form.

I have a confirmed field trip reservation with the museum and need to make a change or an update - who should I contact? Thank you for reserving your trip! The best way to make any changes or updates to your reservation is to reply to the confirmation email we sent you.

My field trip is today and we are running late/early - who should I call? For day-of updates *only* please call 917.492.3334 to let us know your timing or emergency. Please note: this is not a continuously staffed phone line.

Please contact us at schoolprograms@mcny.org with other inquiries and questions.