From cultural museums to immersive historical experiences, our History & Education sections brings you the best from across the nation.
Trying to imagine how life might have been or how people lived their everyday lives in the past is no easy task. Sure, you could read a history book, watch a documentary or visit a museum, but none of these so perfectly immerse you in historical life like a trip to...
Planning student field trips is hard work. Figuring out where to take your students and how to keep them engaged in the subject material is a demanding task in and of itself. As the instructor you want to keep the trip fun while also being educational, and it is hard...
The Past Comes Alive at Colonial Williamsburg Imagine being completely immersed in an entirely different time and place: traveling back to the dawn of America at Colonial Williamsburg, located in the former capital of Virginia, where dreams of American independence...
Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and across the street from Central Park, the perfectly situated American Museum of Natural History is a tourist hub for visitors from all over. The museum is divided into several wings, each of which houses a different exhibition...
Field trips are essential to any curriculum because of their unique ability to inspire students’ interest in the class material and to provide a sense of relatability that you simply can’t find in a textbook. Students will return from these eight destinations with a...
Scattered nationwide, cultural history museums offer a unique learning environment, making them an ideal choice for your next school field trip. Plimoth Plantation (Massachusetts) Become immersed in the story of Native Americans and Pilgrims at Plimoth Plantation....
Mississippi is known for its music and food, but the state also offers student-friendly attractions ranging from art museums to alligators. Whether students are dipping their toes in the ocean or filling up on freshly caught shrimp, Mississippi offers something for...
Arkansas is a student-friendly destination that offers outdoor recreation and indoor education. From prehistoric artifacts to the Oval Office, the attractions are educational and interesting for students of all ages and abilities. Art and Entertainment Crystal Bridges...
Michigan is a special state with coastal access to four of the five Great Lakes. The combination of peaceful landscapes, quaint towns and booming cities creates the perfect learning environment. Students will be blown away by the hidden gems in this Midwest paradise....