What Makes New York New York?

What Makes New York New York? People, Technology, and Culture | Gallery: World City, 1898–2012

Field Trip Request Form

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

We offer both in-person and virtual field trips. 

What Makes New York New York? People, Technology, and Culture | Gallery: World City, 1898–2012

60 min program for Grades K–12

From heirlooms brought by immigrants to the shovel that broke ground for the first subway, one-of-a-kind objects capture transformational moments in New York, including record-breaking immigration at the turn of the century, the Harlem Renaissance, and the city’s response to the fiscal crisis of the 1970s. Through investigating objects that tell rich stories, students will discover the creativity and resiliency of New Yorkers as they met the challenges of the 20th century.   

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.