Field Trips Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks 918-296-3474, www.okaquarium.org The aquarium provides daily feed and dive shows, educational programs and interactive exhibits to facilitate experiential learning for students of all ages and abilities. Onsite classes and behindthe-scenes tours offer unique learning experiences to enhance any student’s curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM learning. Field trips available seven days a week; classes and programs available Monday-Friday. Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Dr. 405-236-3100 www.okcmoa.com/tours Tours for all ages are available and are free to students in grades K-12 thanks to the generosity of the Inasmuch Foundation. Oklahoma-based K-12 school groups are also eligible for transportation reimbursement. Groups have the option of taking self-guided tours through the galleries or may book a one-hour docent-guided tour. To schedule, contact Neely Simms, nsimms@okcmoa.com or 405-278-8213. OKC Zoo 2000 Remington Pl. 405-424-3344 www.okczoo.org The zoo offers a wide range of hands-on educational programs designed to enhance students’ field trip experiences. Students of all ages will develop an awareness and appreciation for the natural world while connecting with wildlife and wild places. Programs take place at the education center as well as in the zoo’s exhibit areas.
Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. 405-522-0798 www.okhistory.org/historycenter/fieldtrips Grades PreK-12th Investigate Oklahoma’s past at this dynamic museum. A grant program allows Oklahoma public, private and homeschool groups of 10 or more who schedule their field trips at least two weeks in advance to receive free admission for students, teachers and chaperones. The Traveling Trunk program brings the museum to the classroom for free and the History Alive! Outreach offers living history programs for kids of all ages with a fee of $50-$150. Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman 405-325-1008 www.samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/education-2/field-trips Affectionately called the dinosaur museum, the Sam Noble Museum offers a variety of educational programs, hands-on components, exhibits and experiences that inspire learners of all ages to understand the natural and cultural world. Add on a special Discovery Room, Laboratory or Classroom program for an additional fee.
Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Pl. 405-602-6664 www.sciencemuseumok.org Grades PreK-12th Science Museum Oklahoma’s field trip rate is $7 per person, which includes all of the museum’s exhibits, art galleries and gardens along with Kirkpatrick Planetarium and Science Live shows. One chaperone is free with every 10 students. Boxed and group lunches are available with an advance reservation; reserved seating available in the lunchroom when you bring lunch.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame 1400 Classen Dr. 405-235-4458 www.oklahomahof.com
SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology 10301 S. Sunnylane Rd. 405-814-0006 www.skeletonmuseum.com
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers FREE field trips to all Oklahoma educators. They provide four tours covering topics such as energy, STEAM and Oklahoma leaders and all of them include pre- or post-arrival lesson plans and activities. All public, private, homeschool or other specialized education organizations are welcome. Field trips are offered Tuesday-Saturday and include a fuel stipend per student or lunch option for students and chaperones. Call or email today for date availability.
Field trips include discounted group rates and free scavenger hunts that engage students with the more than 40 exhibits and 350 REAL skeletons on display. Hands-on programs available for K-12th grades including Jr. Veterinarians and Animal CSI. Contact education@museumofosteology.org or call 405-814-0006, ext. 120 to reserve your field trip.
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