Museums And Field Trips

Page Updated June 2022 .

Acadian Museum, Musée Acadien Preserving Cajun culture and heritage. Located in Erath, Louisiana.

American Museum of Natural History  Come and visit and learn about the exhibits and shows going on at this museum in New York. Read articles in their electronic newspaper and learn about their education programs.

American Treasures of the Library of Congress  A guide to some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum  The B&O Railroad Museum is located at the historic site of the B&O Railroad's Mt. Clare Shops. Mount Clare is considered to be the birthplace of American railroading.

Battleship Cove  Fall River, Ma. World War II naval vessels: Battleship Massachusetts, Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and submarine Lionfish, as well as era PT boats.

Blue Ridge Parkway  Take a visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the most visited unit in our nation’s National Park System and a 469 mile scenic tour through the Appalachian Mountains.

Center for Jewish History  Located in New York City, the joint enterprise of 5 major institutions. Covers learning, history, art, etc. A New York attraction.

Col. Washington's Frontier Forts  The web site describing forts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia that were originally constructed by George Washington for use during the French & Indian War.

Cradle of Aviation Museum Long Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum highlights Long Island's contribution to aviation and space achievements with aircraft and spacecraft displays. Imax Theatre.

Daughters of the American Revolution Museum The Daughters of the American Revolution Museum holds both decorative and fine art collections. All works were made or used in America between 1700 and 1850.

Drake Well Museum Drake Well Museum tells the story of the beginning of the modern oil industry.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Learn about the Fed's central banking function. See the bank's vault of international monetary gold. New exhibit on the history of money. Free tour, reservations required. A New York attraction.

Florida Museum of Natural History  Learn about animals, birds and Florida's natural history.

Ford's Theater  Look at and learn about this national and historic site where Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial  The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial serves as a monument for the 32nd president of the United States.

Frontier Culture Museum  The Frontier Culture Museum is a unique museum which offers 17th, 18th and 19th century American history as an experience, featuring appropriate furnishings, crops, animals, foods, and the culture built on the American frontier.

Gunston Hall Plantation  Located 20 miles South of Washington. Home of George Mason, author of America's First Bill of Rights.

Historic Deerfield  This museum in Massachusetts is dedictaed to the history and art of New England .

Historic Route 66  "Where the Mother Road meets the Information Superhighway" Get your kicks on Route 66!

Hudson River Museum  Visit the Museum in Yonkers, NY.

Illinois State Museum, Springfield  Provides online exhibits about the Ice Ages and prehistoric mammals as well as a trip back to our Midwestern lands 16,000 years ago.

Israel Museum  A museum including the Dead Sea Scrolls - Shrine of the Book, Judaica and Jewish ethnography, fine art, and archaeological.

Korean War Veterans Memorial  They went not for conquest and not for gain, but only to protect the anguished and the innocent. They suffered greatly and by their heroism in a thousand forgotten battles they added a luster to the codes we hold most dear.

Library of Congress Exhibitions  View the collections and take virtual tours of the galleries of the Library of Congress. From designs of famous architects to the history of the Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Mackinac State Historic Parks  This site includes information on Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City and Mackinac State Historic Parks.

Marine Corps Museum  The Marine Corps Museum presents original art and unique artifacts, familiar and unusual weapons, historic uniforms, nostalgic music and amazing dioramas chronicling the history and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House  The Mary McLeold Bethune Council House National Historic Site continues to serve as a research center and archive to preserve African American women's heritage.

Mount Vernon  Look at the home of our first president, George Washington.

Musée Canadien des Enfants  Take a virtual tour of the Canadian Children's Museum.

National Museum of the American Indian  Visit this exhibit and learn about the heritage of American Indians.

National Capital Trolley Museum  The collections consist of 17 streetcars from Washington D.C. and other cities. Many of these are operated on a one-mile demonstration railway.

National Cryptologic Museum  The National Security Agency/Central Security Service is America’s cryptologic organization. This museum's Web site offers information on the institution as well as selections from its exhibits.

National Gallery of Canada  Look at collections and exhibits from the National Museum of Canada.

National Lighthouse Museum  Staten Island. Preserves the history of America's lighthouses. Tours of US lighthouse depot. Reservations required. Take Staten Island Ferry. Suggested admission - $2.00 A New York attraction.

National Museum of American History  Click on a letter to see and learn about treasures from the National Museum of American History.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County  Learn about science, nature, history and more at this Los Angeles museum.

New York City Fire Museum  Presents the history of fire fighting and promotes fire safety education.

New York Historical Society  New York and general American history. More than 400 years of fine and decorative arts of unparalleled diversity. Gift Shop. Admission, kids free. A New York attraction.

Nova Scotia Museum  A family of 25 museums that unlock the secrets of our history and the mysteries of our natural world.

Oriental Institute Virtual Museum  It's like you're there but you never have to leave the room. Take a tour of this museum online.

Smith College Museum of Ancient Inventions  Check out artifacts from 300 BC on this museum Web site.

Statue of Liberty  From the National Park Service, this site explains all about the statue's history and the size of the statue.

The Cold War Museum  Learn all about the aspects of the Cold War from 1945-1990.

The Maritime Industry Museum  At Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, NY. Among the largest collection of maritime industry materials in the nation, housed in the 1833 fort. Gift shop. Free. A New York attraction.

The National Postal Museum  Drawing on its vast postal history and philatelic collection, the museum includes six major exhibition galleries touching on a range of topics, from the earliest history of the post office to the art of letter writing and the history of stamp collecting.

The Natural History Museum  Visit the London Museum of Natural History and check out some of their exhibits. Explore the planets, inspect some dinosaur bones, and more.

The Navy Museum  Explore US naval history from colonial America to the space age. Visitors to the site get a glimpse of the museum's extensive collection of uniforms, ship models, medals, guns, and art.

The Noble Maritime Collection  Staten Island, NY. Maritime museum and education center; focus on NY harbor. Library, galleries, tours, boat trips, printmaking. Gift shop. Admission. A New York attraction.

The Royal British Columbia Museum  View the collections at this museum. From endangered animals to student papers you can view a wide range of what this museum has to offer.

The Shrine of the Goddess Athena  Check out the museum of Ancient Greek artifacts and myths.

The South Street Seaport Museum  Visit the ships, learn about New York's waterfront history and more at this site.

Versailles  The official Web site of the Versailles palace shows us what absolutism and excess is all about. The site contains 360 degree views of the Hall of Mirrors, the kings bedroom, and the courtyard.

Washington Monument  If you can't make it to Washington D.C, then this is the next best thing. View the Washington Monument and learn about its construction and the man it is dedicated to. There are also links to visiting other places in Washington D.C. at this site.