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NYCDOE Office of Community Schools Field Trip Repository
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Note: This list is meant to be a sampling, and by no means exhaustive nor an endorsement of any particular location.
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Apollo TheaterManhattan253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027The legendary Apollo—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce. The Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul — all quintessentially American music genres. Today, the Apollo remains a beacon for the arts in America and is now a non-profit multidisciplinary performing arts commissioner and presenter.All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalAcademic​
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Applebee's Restaurant TourMultiple BoroughsMultiple LocationsBring your class to take a "behind the scenes" tour of Applebee's restaurant, learning about the different staff positions and duties, food safety, following a recipe, and more! For a low cost, students and chaperones will then enjoy a delicious lunch in the dining room. Teacher's lunch is on the house. To determine a location's availability or to schedule, contact the General Manager at your local Applebee's.ElementaryFamiliesCulturalSTEM​​
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Art Fun StudioN/AVirtualStudents have fun creating their own art while learning about technique, color and more! This is a virtual field trip - they send supplies to you. All gradesFamiliesArtsSEL​​
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Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumBronx895 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum offers programs, exhibitions, and special events that speak to contemporary life, connect the past to the present, and cultivate an appreciation for the area’s historical, natural, and cultural resources.All gradesFamiliesCulturalSELAcademicCultural
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Bronx Children's MuseumBronx725 Exterior St. Bronx, NY 10451Bronx Children’s Museum celebrates the natural curiosity, creativity and compassion inherent in all children. Through play and learning, we nurture children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx and the world beyond.ElementaryMiddle SchoolCulturalSELArts​
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Bronx Museum of the ArtsBronx1040 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10456The Bronx Museum of the Arts is a contemporary art museum that connects diverse audiences to the urban experience through its permanent collection, special exhibitions, and education programs that strive to reflect the borough’s dynamic communities.All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalAcademicSEL
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Bronx ZooBronx2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10460The Bronx Zoo is a great place to explore and learn about many different animals. The Bronx zoo features 600 species and world class exhibits such as the Congo Gorilla Forest, the Wild Asia Monorail, Tiger Mountain and the newest exhibit Madagascar!All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademicSELCultural
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Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)Brooklyn30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalAcademicCultural
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Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklynProspect Heights, Brooklyn, NYRegistered school groups can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free. The Garden also offers 90-minute guided workshop programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade ($150 per class; a discount is available for Title I schools) to help students explore trees, plants and flowers.All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademic​​
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Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213The Brooklyn Children's Museum offers on-site school programs as well as "Museum on the Go" art, culture, math and science curriculum kits that can be used in your classroom. A limited number of free school programs for Title I schools are available.All gradesFamiliesArtsSTEMCulturalAcademic
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Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052The Brooklyn Museum stands on land that is part of the unceded, ancestral homeland of the Lenape (Delaware) people. As a sign of respect, we recognize and honor the Lenape (Delaware) Nations, their elders past and present, and future generations. We are committed to addressing exclusions and erasures of Indigenous peoples, and confronting the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism in the Museum’s work. To bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act.All gradesFamiliesCulturalArtsAcademicSEL
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Brooklyn Navy YardBrooklynBuilding 77, 141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 801, Brooklyn, NY 11205School Programs at the Yard promote curiosity, skill-building, and knowledge about innovation, industry, and manufacturing for students of all ages. Emphasis is placed on illustrating connections between human ingenuity, materials, and tools- as well as providing students with opportunities to see how products, goods, objects, and artworks impact their everyday lives.All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademicLiteracySEL
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Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklynMultiple LocationsThe Brooklyn Public Library is a free multi-use and multi-service center for all ages. Books, video games, computers, and resources of all types are available with a library card. Take a look. It's in a book, at the Brooklyn Public Library!All gradesFamiliesAcademicSTEMArtsLiteracy
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Children's Museum of ManhattanManhattan212 W 83rd St, New York, NY 10024The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is a steward of early childhood, helping all children grow and develop into their best selves. Through their programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. CMOM encourages empathy across differences by elevating and providing insight into diverse perspectives and inviting visitors of all backgrounds to join our intentionally welcoming community and create and learn alongside each other. The museum’s program reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself and has a special focus on ensuring that its program is available to those families who might not otherwise have access.ElementaryFamiliesSELArts​​
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City Growers at Brooklyn GrangeBrooklyn63 Flushing Ave Building 3, Suite 1105, Brooklyn, NY 11205City Growers is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization based in New York City. Rooted in experiential learning theory, our programs use urban agriculture to close fundamental gaps in the experiences of city kids: exploration of the natural world and understanding of where our food comes from. From field trips to after school, City Growers’ programs engage thousands of kids in farm-based learning each year through our hands-on farm workshops at Brooklyn Grange rooftop farms, summer camps, school garden residencies, after school programs, summer internships, and ecology workshops. All grades​AcademicSTEMSEL​
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El Museo del BarrioManhattan1230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029El Museo del Barrio, New York's leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures. All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalAcademic​
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Environmental Field TripsMultiple BoroughsMultiple LocationsSee the Department of Sanitation's list of environmental field trip destinations.All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademic​​
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FieldTripDirectory.comMultiple BoroughsMultiple LocationsFind the perfect field trip and search by geographic area from early childhood through college.All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalArtsSEL
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Free Museum DaysMultiple BoroughsMultiple LocationsFree Museum DaysAll gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalArtsLiteracy
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Governors IslandManhattan10 South Street, Slip 7, New York, NY, 10004Governors Island is open to the public daily year-round. From Memo­r­i­al Day through Labor Day, the Island is open 7am-10pm Sun­day-Thurs­day and 7am-11pm Fri­day-Sat­ur­day (with the South Island Park clos­ing at 6pm daily).All gradesFamiliesSELCultural​​
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iFLY STEM Field TripsOut-of-townWestchester & ParamusThis STEM program inspires and educates students through an immersive, educational program where they first learn science and technology, and then actually fly in the wind tunnel!All grades​STEMSEL​​
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumManhattanPier 86, W 46th St and 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036-4103The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Through exhibitions, educational programming and the foremost collection of technologically groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, visitors of all ages and abilities are taken on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery.All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademicLiteracy​
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Jewish Children's MuseumBrooklyn792 Eastern Pkwy,
Brooklyn NY, 11213		The Jewish Children’s Museum provides exhibitions and programs for all children in an educational and entertaining format. Through contemporary technology and a hands-on approach to learning, visitors experience Jewish history, values and traditions in a manner that inspires an increased interest in Jewish culture. The Museum serves children of all ages and their families, and is a resource and model, nationally and internationally, for interactive education on Jewish themes.

The Museum is a setting for children of all faiths and backgrounds to gain a positive perspective and awareness of the Jewish heritage, fostering respect and understanding.		All gradesFamiliesCulturalArtsAcademicSEL
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Jewish MuseumManhattan1109 5th Ave at 92nd St
New York, NY 10128		The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, we share ideas, provoke dialogue, and promote understanding.All gradesFamiliesArtsAcademicCulturalSEL
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Lincoln CenterManhattan70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023		Lincoln Center, the world's leading performing arts center and home to 11 resident arts organizations. From music, theater, dance, film, and so much more, our stages bring a tapestry of diverse artists—from across the globe—to New York CityAll gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalLiteracyAcademic
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Liberty Science CenterOut-of-townLiberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305		Liberty Science Center is here to support your efforts with our dynamic and engaging STEM programming that promotes sense-making through collaboration and discourse.All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademicLiteracySEL
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Tenement MuseumManhattan103 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002We tell the stories of working-class tenement residents who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work helped build the city and nation, and their stories help us understand our history. While textbooks often overlook the stories of ordinary people, our tours immerse visitors in the tenement hallways, kitchens, and parlors where families carved out new lives. We share primary sources and research that help us explore the stories of tenement families. Public programs, curricula, and our Your Story Our Story website continue the conversation, using our stories as points of departure to connect the past to present. We aim to build an inclusive and expansive American identity and believe that the exploration of our complex history—one with moments of both inclusion and exclusion—helps prepare us to recognize and discuss today’s complex issues with empathy and nuance.All gradesFamiliesCulturalAcademicSEL​
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Metropolitan OperaManhattan30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023The Metropolitan Opera is committed to increasing student access to opera while deepening students’ engagement with the art form. Other initiatives include annual holiday entertainment offerings; a Rush Ticket Program offering discounted orchestra seats for $25; expanded editorial offerings in Met publications, on the web, and through broadcasts; and new public programs that provide greater access to the Met.All gradesFamiliesArtsCultural​​
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Mobile Ed ProductionsN/AYour schoolThis on site field trip company brings hands-on assembly programs and mobile museums to your school.All grades​STEMLiteracyArtsAcademic
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Museum of Chinese in America and Walking TourManhattan215 Centre St. New York, NY 10013MOCA’s Chinatown walking tours take students through one of New York City’s oldest neighborhoods, introducing them to its long history as an ethnically diverse community. Educators will stop at 8 to 10 different sites, landmarks, and historic streets, and will use photographs and illustrations to show the ways the neighborhood has evolved–as well as remained unchanged–over the years. All walking tours are 75 minutes. Click here to book a neighborhood walking tour!Middle SchoolHigh SchoolCulturalAcademicArts​
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Museum of the City of New YorkManhattan1220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029The Museum of the City of New York fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.All gradesFamiliesCulturalArtsAcademic​
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Museum of the Moving ImageQueens36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106The Museum’s mission is to advance the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. The Museum fulfills its mission in person and online through temporary and permanent exhibitions; film screenings; live conversations with artists, filmmakers, scholars, media educators, and other industry professionals; articles published in MoMI’s online film magazine Reverse Shot and science and film resource Sloan Science & Film; access to the Museum’s collection of more than 130,000 objects; and the online presentation of a range of films—including acclaimed new release features and award-winning science shorts, plus archived video of Museum events, and more.All gradesFamiliesArtsSTEMLiteracy​
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National Museum of MathematicsManhattan11 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010The National Museum of Mathematics strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. Its dynamic exhibits and programs stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The Museum’s activities lead a broad and diverse audience to understand the evolving, creative, human, and aesthetic nature of mathematics.All grades​STEMAcademic​​
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New York AquariumBrooklyn602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224Whether you’re hoping to inspire a budding wildlife lover, or passionate about animals and want to continue your education, the Wildlife Conservation Society has the program for you. We’re proud to offer options for all ages, education levels, and interests. Explore the programs at our five zoos and aquariums throughout NYC and in the field and choose the next step in your conservation journey.All grades​STEMAcademic​​
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New York Botanical GardenBronx2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10458-5126		The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center.All gradesFamiliesSTEMCulturalAcademic​
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New York City Public Library: Stephen A. Schwartzman BuildingManhattan476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018The New York Public Library’s flagship location, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is one of the Library’s premier research centers, renowned for its extraordinary historical collections and its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources.All gradesFamiliesAcademicLiteracySELArts
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New York Hall of ScienceQueens47-01 111th St, Queens, NY 11368Tickets can be purchased online. New York’s center for interactive science. NYSCI’s mission is to nurture passionate learners, critical thinkers, and active citizens through an approach we call Design Make Play.All grades​STEMArtsAcademic​
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New York Public libraryMultiple BoroughsMultiple locationsVisit within their community, learn about all resources that are available for students and families. Go online to see what programs and events are available citywide. Online events are also scheduled.All gradesFamiliesAcademicLiteracySTEMArts
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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park/Physics Day at American DreamN/A1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073We are hosting a Physics Day program, offering experiences that will help bring learning to life for students. The program will be held in our iconic indoor Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park!All gradesFamiliesSTEMAcademicLiteracy​
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Prospect Park ZooBrooklyn450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225Special, teachable moments to reinforce concepts introduced and explored in classrooms, camps, and scouting programs.ElementaryMiddle SchoolSTEMAcademic​​
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PuppetworksBrooklyn338 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215Intimate, non-profit theater founded in 1980 presenting puppet show versions of classic fairy tales.Elementary​ArtsLiteracy​​
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Queens Botanical Garden Tour & WorkshopQueens43-50 Main St. Queens, NY 11355Visit the Garden with your class to explore the wonders of nature up close through a range of interactive and hands-on activities. While here, you may visit the honeybee hives at the Bee Garden, go birdwatching in the Arboretum, or spend time enjoying the many scents of the Herb Garden – and more!ElementaryMiddle SchoolSTEMCultural​​
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Queens Museum School Tour & WorkshopQueensFlushing Meadows Corona Park Building, Queens, NY 11368The Queens Museum’s School Programs provide Pre-K-12 students with engaging learning experiences that integrate in-depth observation, interpretation of art and historical exhibitions, and hands-on art-making activities. All of our school programs emphasize Common Core and Next Generation Learning standards.All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalArts​
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Red Hook FarmsBrooklyn560 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231Red Hook Farms is a youth-­centered urban farming and food justice program in Red Hook, Brooklyn. We create opportunities for teens to expand their knowledge base, develop their leadership skills, and positively engage with each other, their community, and the environment. We operate two urban farm sites, and our programs include a teen farm apprenticeship, three weekly farm stands, a CSA, and a school workshop program.All grades​STEMCulturalAcademic​
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Rocking the BoatBronx812 edgewater road
bronx, ny 10474		Rocking the Boat is committed to helping its participants:
Stay in high school until they graduate or receive an equivalency diploma
Enroll in college or trade school and be prepared academically and emotionally to succeed there
Develop technical skills such as sailing, boat handling, navigating, chart reading, carpentry, sample collection and testing, scientific observation, and recording data, all of which reinforce STEM concepts and put them into a practical context
Develop soft skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking		High SchoolFamiliesAcademicSTEMSEL​
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Shirley Chisolm ParkBrooklyn950 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11239		The park offers:
10 miles of biking and hiking trails - please stay on the trails!
SCSP Bike Library with loaner bikes for park patrons of all ages
Gorgeous waterfront access on Penn Pier, Hendrix Creek Patio
Picnicking
Environmental Education including fishing, guided bird walks and nature in your neighborhood		All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalArtsSEL
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Smithsonian National Museum of the American IndianBrooklyn1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004The Smithsonian shares the depth and breadth of the institution’s extraordinary collections and research with learners of all ages and educators everywhere. Our more than 300 educators and 200 Affiliate organizations bring Smithsonian knowledge, compelling stories, exhibitions and artifacts, and inquiry-based lessons to more than 8 million learners across the globe each year. All facets of the Smithsonian—21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo—are committed to reaching communities near and far. We connect with diverse audiences, including under-resourced communities and underserved individuals, to enrich programs, curriculum and exhibitions. We invite dialogue and exchange to inspire communities of learners to think critically about complex global challenges.All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalSTEMArts
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Snug Harbor Cultural CenterStaten Island1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301Whether you’re an arts and culture enthusiast, a family looking to get away, or if you have a soft spot for beautiful botany, there’s something for everyone on our 83-acre historic campus. Use this handy guide to answer your questions as you plan your visit to Snug Harbor. If there’s something that’s not answered here, please contact us to ask.All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalSTEMLiteracy
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Staten Island ZooStaten Island614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310Offers educational programs, professional development, virtual options, Zoofari and more...All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalSEL​
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SUNY Martime CollegeBronx6 Pennyfield Ave, Bronx, NY 10465Housed in historic Fort Schuyler on the campus of SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, NY, the Maritime Industry Museum is a family adventure, an educational resource, and a testament to the importance shipping and the seafaring way of life have on our modern global society. We invite you to explore our museum, its interactive and multimedia displays, exquisite maritime art, and historic artifacts to learn more about this fascinating industry.High SchoolMiddle SchoolAcademicSTEMLiteracy​
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Summer Theater FestivalMultiple BoroughsMultiple locationsOur mission is to enlighten, empower, educate , entertain, engage as well as preserve and promote urban theater and culture on the New York stage touring abroad with quality creative expression in classic, contemporary, and original literary works of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists focusing on diversity and inclusion with a twenty first century multicultural theater with the highest standards of artistic excellence and contemporary relevance. The New York Black Arts Festival is a performing arts organization based in New York City. Offering shows based on children’s books to family entertainment programming, while offering a range of options. All gradesFamiliesArtsCultural​​
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The Art Farm NYCMultiple Boroughs431 E 91st St. 2nd floorYou can bring students to the Art Farm, or the Art Farm can come to you. Students will meet many different types of small animals and enjoy a 45-minute educational program with up-close encounters with animals such as chinchillas, lizards, frogs, rabbits, turtles, among others. The Art Farm NYC is Animal Welfare Act approved and licensed by the USDA.ElementaryMiddle SchoolSTEMAcademic​​
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The Paley Center for MediaManhattan25 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019Paley Center Educators lead sessions on a wide range of subjects such as advertising, documentary, civil rights. They build analytical thinking, viewing and listening skills. Ranges for groups from elementary to HS students..All classes are aligned with and support local, state, and national learning standards for Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts. Supporting educational materials for classroom use are available for most classes. On-site classes are available in New York City.All gradesFamiliesLiteracyArtsCulturalAcademic
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UFT Class TripsMultiple BoroughsMultiple locationsList of citywide opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom instruction with hands on, experiential learning for their students.All gradesFamiliesAcademicCulturalSELArts
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UFT Discounted Broadway TicketsManhattanBroadwayAll full-time teachers are eligible to join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF), and once you are a member, you can purchase deeply discounted tickets. All gradesFamiliesArtsCulturalLiteracySEL
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Wave HillBronx4900 Independence Ave
Bronx, NY		Wave Hill is a museum without walls with a living collection of more than 4,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants. It is the only public garden in the New York metropolitan area practicing a unique combination of classic horticultural craftsmanship and daring design.All gradesFamiliesSTEMArtsCulturalLiteracy
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Weeksville Heritage CenterBrooklyn158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11213Weeksville, part of the present-day neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant, was an independent free black community, named for James Weeks. Weeks purchased property in 1838, along with other African American investors, in order to create an intentional landowning community. All gradesFamiliesCulturalAcademic​​
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Wyckoff House MuseumBrooklyn5816 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203The Wyckoff House Museum’s primary mission is to preserve, interpret, and operate New York’s oldest building and the surrounding one-and-a-half acres of park. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs we build cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community.All gradesFamiliesCulturalSTEMSEL​Explorable Places booking page
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