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Exterior view of African Burial Ground visitor center
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Texas Panhandle archaeology, geology, Indigenous technology, flint quarry, visitor center, and ranger-guided tour field trips12 · Full official gallery
African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Texas Panhandle / Fritch
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American Airpower Museum photo from the official site
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Long Island aviation history field trips, WWII aircraft, Republic Airport hangar tours, social studies, and STEM flight learning18 · Full official gallery
American Airpower Museum
Indoor Republic Airport hangar museum with outdoor tarmac aircraft context
Age fitStrong for grades 4-12 social studies, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, local Long Island industry, aviation history, and STEM flight learning.
CostPublished rates found: $18, $15, $12, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planNo public school-group minimum is published; confirm class size, docent availability, chaperone expectations, and whether the group will split between hangar exhibits and any outdoor aircraft viewing.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Official school pages do not publish lunch guidance; Destination Accessible reports no food services on the premises, so plan bus, school-packed, or nearby lunch logistics directly. · Arrival: Use the 1230 New Hwy / Hangar 3 Republic Airport location; confirm bus drop-off, airport gate flow, and event-day parking directly with the museum before sending drivers.
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Arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Bailey Arboretum
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostPublished rates found: $100.00, $150.00. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
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Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park photo from the official site
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Arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $250, $8, $35, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Bronx Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo18 · Full official gallery
Bronx Zoo
Large mostly outdoor zoo with indoor exhibits, weather exposure, seasonal food stands, Southern Boulevard bus parking, and walking-time planning.
Age fitStrong for K-12 animal science, habitats, conservation, NYC public school trips, camp groups, and mixed-grade outdoor learning.
CostPublished rates found: $10-$15 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planUse the school/camp group process for class visits and plan chaperones at 1 adult per 10 students unless the booked program gives a stricter requirement.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Dancing Crane Cafe is open daily year-round; seasonal cafes and food stands operate weather permitting, and The Patio lists tables for boxed lunches near Children's Zoo. · Arrival: Official group and FAQ pages list parking at $22 per car and $24 per bus. Buses use Southern Boulevard parking, which is limited and first-come unless the Zoo directs otherwise.
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an outdoor pond surrounded by greenery.
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Botanical garden18 · Full official gallery
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Children's Museum photo from the official site
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Brooklyn children's museum school visits, Title I pricing, educator-led programs, lunch-space planning, and early STEM/art/culture learning11 · Full official gallery
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Mostly indoor Crown Heights children's museum with school-visit blocks, educator-led programs, lunch-space options, and city arrival planning
Age fitBest for Pre-K through elementary school groups studying play-based learning, Brooklyn communities, culture, art, early STEM, nature, and social-emotional exploration.
CostPublished rates found: $9, $11, $15, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planPlan around one adult present for every five children, and note that each educator-led program can have a maximum of 30 participants.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Official school visits list lunch space at $40 for 15 children or less, $55 for 15-40 children, and $70 for 40 or more children; additional self-guided museum time is $50 per additional half hour. · Arrival: Use the official 145 Brooklyn Avenue location and plan Crown Heights bus drop-off, subway/bus arrival, and paid or street parking before sending family or driver instructions.
New York City
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Buffalo Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo18 · Full official gallery
Buffalo Zoo
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Buffalo
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education14 · Full official gallery
Castle Clinton National Monument
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York
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Central Park Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo and animal habitat14 · Full official gallery
Central Park Zoo
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $22.95, $15.95, $18.95, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
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museum exhibit with charlie brown throwing a baseball and lucy behind him from peanuts
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Children's Museum of Manhattan guided field trips, Upper West Side hands-on play learning, educator-led exhibit tours, art workshops, Pre-K to grade 3 exhibits18 · Full official gallery
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Mostly indoor Upper West Side children's museum with guided exhibit tours, optional art workshop, and some seasonal outdoor water exhibit planning
Age fitBest for Pre-K through grade 3 groups, with official exhibit options for Pre-K-K, Pre-K-2, Pre-K-3, and grades 1-3.
CostPublished rates found: $300, $260, $295, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: CMOM says it does not have space for students to eat lunch or snacks, so plan food before or after the museum; the museum can safely store lunches during the visit. · Arrival: Use CMOM's 212 West 83rd Street location and public-transit guidance first; drivers should plan paid nearby parking before departure, and buses need a separate Upper West Side loading plan.
New York City
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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery field trips, freshwater ecology, trout feeding, guided programs, group admission, and lunch planning14 · Full official gallery
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Indoor/outdoor Cold Spring Harbor hatchery and aquarium with ponds, trout, turtles, aquarium animals, guided live-animal programs, outdoor movement, lunch planning, and weather-aware supervision
Age fitStrong for preschool through middle school freshwater ecology, fish life cycles, Long Island natural history, live animal observation, scouts, camps, and small class groups.
CostPublished rates found: $5.00, $12/person. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: school/group source includes lunch-related signals, but groups should confirm whether lunch is outdoors, weather-dependent, stored on the bus, or handled before/after the visit. · Arrival: Use the official Cold Spring Harbor location and confirm bus drop-off, small-lot parking, walking routes between ponds and indoor exhibits, and wet-weather arrival before sending driver notes.
Long Island
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Complete Playground photo from the official site
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Inclusive indoor playground18 · Full official gallery
Complete Playground
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $1, $20, $2, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York City
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Field of yellow and white flowers in front of historic hosue
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Long Island environmental education state park preserve18 · Full official gallery
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Mostly outdoor state park preserve with Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center programs
Age fitStrong for elementary through high school science, Long Island ecology, water systems, seasonal wildlife, habitats, environmental literacy, and outdoor observation skills.
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planOfficial school-program material says content and duration can be adapted to class needs; youth-group programs list $4 per person with a $24 minimum, so confirm class size and chaperone grouping when reserving.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Treat lunch as bus, school, nearby park, or off-site logistics: the Connetquot preserve page says picnicking is not permitted, and groups should carry out trash and protect wildlife. · Arrival: Use the official Connetquot River State Park Preserve entrance and confirm bus arrival with NYS Parks; current park fees list an $8 vehicle fee in season and $35 bus fee context.
Long Island
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Cradle of Aviation Museum photo from the official site
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Aviation and STEM museum18 · Full official gallery
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Mostly indoor Garden City aviation museum with field-trip planning guide, reservation form, free bus parking, box lunch or brown-bag table options, and weather-proof galleries.
Age fitStrong for elementary through high school aviation, space, engineering, Long Island history, STEM, and museum-based school programs.
CostPublished rates found: $25.00, $18.00, $12.00. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planConfirm class size, chaperone count, program schedule, show timing, lunch option, and BOCES-fundable paperwork through Reservations.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Official camp-group guidance says groups may purchase special box lunches or reserve tables for brown-bagged lunches through a reservation assistant. · Arrival: Official planning guide says the museum has a large parking lot available for buses and there is no cost to park.
Garden City
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Dyckman Farmhouse Museum photo from the official site
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Historic house museum15 · Full official gallery
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $3, $75, $150, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York City
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A sign reading "Fire Island Lighthouse" with a black and white striped lighthouse in the background.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education12 · Full official gallery
Fire Island National Seashore
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Patchogue
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Garvies Point Museum and Preserve photo from the official site
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Public agency field trip11 · Full official gallery
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: $5.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Aerial of Fort Jay
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education5 · Full official gallery
Governors Island National Monument
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York
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Fact Sheet (1)
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Farm experience18 · Full official gallery
Hallockville Museum Farm
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $15, $10, $350. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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A park ranger discusses a marble bust of Alexander Hamilton in the front hall of The Grange.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education14 · Full official gallery
Hamilton Grange National Memorial Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Harlem / Hamilton Heights
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A building with multiple wings surrounding a central courtyard.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education7 · Full official gallery
Henry A. Wallace Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: $15.00.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Hyde Park
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Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve photo from the official site
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Nature center and wildlife5 · Full official gallery
Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostDiscount source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Indian Ladder Farms photo from the official site
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Public agency field trip11 · Full official gallery
Indian Ladder Farms
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $300, $320, $305. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Albany
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Intrepid Museum photo from the official site
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Aircraft carrier, space shuttle, aviation, naval history, and STEM field trips18 · Full official gallery
Intrepid Museum
Indoor/outdoor aircraft carrier museum on Pier 86 with hangar deck, flight deck, Space Shuttle Pavilion, submarine Growler, and bus arrival planning
Age fitStrong for grades 3-12 aviation, space, naval history, STEM, accessibility-aware programming, NYC DOE groups, and mixed-age youth organizations.
CostPublished rates found: $100, $140, $200, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Groups can use indoor mess-deck seating first-come or eat outside on Pier 86, but there are no lunch storage facilities; pre-ordered boxed lunches and reserved seating may be available through Group Sales. · Arrival: Use the official Pier 86 / West 46th Street location; the group page says dedicated motor coach parking is free, while individual cars must use nearby lots not affiliated with the museum.
New York City
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Military style aircraft flying with structure in foreground
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State park education site18 · Full official gallery
Jones Beach State Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $80, $8, $10, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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LEGOLAND New York Resort photo from the official site
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Theme park11 · Full official gallery
LEGOLAND New York Resort
Mostly outdoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $49-$180 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Hudson Valley
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Child with Sea Lion at Long Island Aquarium
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Long Island Aquarium school field trips, Riverhead group admission, marine biology programs, guided tours, chaperone planning, and bus arrival10 · Full official gallery
Long Island Aquarium
Indoor/outdoor Riverhead aquarium with aquatic exhibits, outdoor/seasonal animal areas, group entrance, and parking planning
Age fitStrong for elementary through high school marine biology, Long Island habitats, animal adaptations, conservation, coastal ecology, and Riverhead school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $20.70, $232.87, $5.17/person, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planSeptember-June group bookings require at least 15 paying guests, with no exceptions; for every 10 children under 17, one adult chaperone is free, and chaperones must be at least 21.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume lunch is included in group admission; confirm meal timing, storage, seating, cafe/boxed lunch options, and whether your schedule includes programs or aquatic adventures before collecting money. · Arrival: Use the official 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 location and directions/parking page; group leaders should plan bus/car arrival, group entrance check-in, and parking signs before sending driver notes.
Long Island
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A graphic patch divided into four sections including a blue beaker, red cogs, yellow hurricane, and green lizard. The text on top of the patch is "Long Island Children's Museum" and the text on the bottom is "STEM Fun."
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LICM school trips, Garden City hands-on museum, guided educator visits, theater, access tours, lunch slots, and free parking18 · Full official gallery
Long Island Children's Museum
Mostly indoor children's museum on Museum Row with guided school visits, self-guided group options, live theater trips, LICM4all access tours, cafeteria reservations, Nunley's Carousel add-ons, and free parking.
Age fitStrong for nursery school through grade 6 play-based learning, early STEM/STEAM, social-emotional learning, theater connections, inclusion classes, and Long Island school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $3, $4, $25, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Double Your Learning includes a 30-minute lunch break and waives the cafeteria usage fee. LICM4all cafeteria slots can be reserved at 11-11:30 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m.; confirm current fees and capacity · Arrival: LICM is on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard on Museum Row in Garden City; official visit guidance says free parking is available, with accessible parking in the west parking lot.
Long Island
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Long Island Explorium photo from the official site
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Public agency field trip18 · Full official gallery
Long Island Explorium
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Several visitors speak with a Continental soldier.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education16 · Full official gallery
Marinus Willett Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Fort Stanwix / Rome
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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge wildlife drive, seasonal visitor center, wetland birding, observation stops, Seneca Falls/Finger Lakes ecology, and self-guided group planningLimited photos
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Drive
Outdoor wildlife drive and visitor-center stop with seasonal access, wind, bugs, and car-based observation planning.
Age fitStrong for Finger Lakes wetlands, migratory birds, observation skills, refuge conservation, and seasonal wildlife cycles.
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Bring water/snacks and plan lunch separately around visitor-center and wildlife-drive timing. · Arrival: Use the Visitor Center and Wildlife Drive entrance at 3395 U.S. Route 20 as the planning anchor.
Finger Lakes / Seneca Falls
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New York Aquarium photo from the official site
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Brooklyn aquarium field trips, marine animals, conservation education, school/camp groups, and Coney Island planning18 · Full official gallery
New York Aquarium
Indoor/outdoor aquarium on the Coney Island boardwalk with marine exhibits, weather-aware transitions, and no on-site group parking
Age fitStrong for K-12 marine science, animal adaptations, conservation, NYC school and camp groups, and Coney Island aquarium trips.
CostPublished rates found: $29.95, $32.95, $27.95, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planStudent/camp group rates require 10 or more visitors, and school/camp groups must provide at least one adult chaperone for every 10 children with chaperones remaining with students at all times.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume indoor lunch storage or reserved seating; plan brown-bag, boardwalk, bus, or nearby food timing around the aquarium's current rules and weather. · Arrival: Use the official Coney Island location and transit planning first; WCS states parking is not available on site for school and camp groups, so buses need a separate drop-off, wait, and pickup plan.
New York City
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Azalea Garden Visitors
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Bronx botanical garden field trips, plant science, ecology, Edible Academy, GreenSchool, Everett Garden Gate, and school visit planning6 · Full official gallery
New York Botanical Garden
Mostly outdoor 250-acre botanical garden with indoor Conservatory/GreenSchool options, Everett Children's Adventure Garden programming, outdoor nature walks, picnic pavilions, and rain-or-shine scheduling.
Age fitStrong for Pre-K through grade 8 plant science, ecology, gardening, seasonal observation, GreenSchool Conservatory tours, Edible Academy workshops, and Bronx/NYC school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $35, $31, $15, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planGuided programs require one NYBG educator per class: Pre-K max 18 students with 1 adult per 5 students, Kindergarten max 25 with 1 adult per 7, grades 1-8 max 32 with 1 adult per 7, and self-contained Pre-K-8 max 15 with 1 adult per 2.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: School groups may eat in the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions near Everett Garden Gate. There are no indoor lunch facilities, and school groups are not allowed in Garden dining facilities to eat or purchase food. · Arrival: Use Everett Garden Gate on Southern Boulevard across from Fordham University for school bus arrival. Buses stop there for directions or disembarking, but bus parking is not available within the Garden; use street parking along Southern Boulevard.
New York City
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New York Hall of Science photo from the official site
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Queens STEM museum class trips, 450+ hands-on exhibits, add-on science experiences, cafeteria reservations, and bus parking18 · Full official gallery
New York Hall of Science
Mostly indoor Queens science museum with seasonal outdoor add-ons, cafeteria reservations, limited onsite food, and paid bus parking.
Age fitStrong for elementary through middle school STEM, hands-on exhibits, design thinking, science demonstrations, Queens trips, and class-trip add-ons.
CostPublished rates found: $5-$18 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planUse NYSCI's class-trip booking flow to confirm class size, chaperones, add-on capacities, cafeteria slot, and whether outdoor experiences are available.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Official class-trip guidance says cafeteria reservations are free, roughly 20 minutes, every half hour; groups bring their own lunch and onsite cafeteria options are limited. · Arrival: Official class-trip guidance says bus parking in the lot costs $20 per bus; community-group guidance also notes parking is not included in admission.
New York City
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Old Westbury Gardens photo from the official site
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Historic house and gardens18 · Full official gallery
Old Westbury Gardens
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: $12.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Old Westbury
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Arboretum and historic estate18 · Full official gallery
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $200. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Prospect Park Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo and animal habitat10 · Full official gallery
Prospect Park Zoo
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10.95, $8.95, $7.95, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York City
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Queens Botanical Garden photo from the official site
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Queens Botanical Garden
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $250, $200, $65. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Queens
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Queens County Farm Museum photo from the official site
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Queens County Farm Museum field trips, NYC school-to-farm programs, Floral Park farm visits, 47-acre working farm, livestock, gardens, hayrides, small group visits, lunch timing6 · Full official gallery
Queens County Farm Museum
Mostly outdoor 47-acre working farm in Queens with livestock paddocks, crop areas, teaching gardens, historic farm buildings, hayrides on many school programs, restrooms, and weather exposure
Age fitStrong fit for Pre-K through grade 5 farm learning, elementary food systems, animal science, NYC history, gardens, sustainability, and outdoor Queens school trips.
CostPublished rates found: $55, $1495, $12, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Fall program timing is listed as 10am-12:30pm including lunch, with buses departing promptly at 12:30pm. Confirm spring/summer lunch location, packed-lunch rules, allergy needs, and rain backup · Arrival: Use the official 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY address. The official site lists Q46, QM6, and Q36 transit service; confirm bus unloading, parking, and check-in at the Farm Store/Welcome Center before arrival.
New York City
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Queens Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo and animal habitat14 · Full official gallery
Queens Zoo
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10.95, $8.95, $7.95, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
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Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York City
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Quogue Wildlife Refuge photo from the official site
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Wildlife center18 · Full official gallery
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $8.00, $75, $10.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Ranger with students
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education17 · Full official gallery
Ryan Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Gateway / Jamaica Bay
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A black and white photo of Theodore Roosevelt seated in front of the porch of Sagamore Hill.
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National historic site18 · Full official gallery
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Wood Trush
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Historic estate and nature preserve18 · Full official gallery
Sands Point Preserve
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $20, $50, $150. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Long Island
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Seatuck Environmental Association photo from the official site
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Nature center18 · Full official gallery
Seatuck Environmental Association
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
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Educator speaking with students during a Snug Harbor school garden tour
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Cultural center and botanical garden6 · Full official gallery
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: $50.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Staten Island
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Socrates Sculpture Park photo from the official site
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Outdoor art and community park15 · Full official gallery
Socrates Sculpture Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
New York City
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