Field trips are a great way to reboot a bad homeschooling week, get out of the house when everyone has cabin fever, and learn about your local area. Before heading out, check out Jeanne's tips for improving homeschool field trips.
Our listing of Arizona field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Arizona field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman MuseumApache Junction
The museum celebrates Indigenous Peoples of the area, early settlers, western film and television, Mexican art, flora and fauna, mining history, militaria, geology, and of course…Jacob Waltz and the legend of the Lost Dutchman. Tours are available for homeschool groups, and must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. See website for tour information.
Kartchner Caverns State ParkBenson
Guided cave tours, both for school groups and for families. Details for each vary, so see website for more information. Kartchner Caverns also offers Bat Conservation International-guided Bat Walks.
Southeastern Arizona Bird ObservatoryBisbee
The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the birds of southeastern Arizona, their habitats and the diversity of species that share those habitats through research, monitoring and public education. SABO offers a variety of resources for the birding and naturalist communities and opportunities for residents and visitors to connect with the birds and other wildlife of southeastern Arizona.
Bisbee Mining & Historical museumBisbee
The Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum takes you and your family back in time to the days of the Arizona Territory, telling the story of a copper-mining town’s role in the industrialization of America, a history of your grandparents’ generation. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum offers an interactive trip back in time for the whole family. The American Industrial revolution not fun to learn about? Think again! Why copper? Find out! The Museum offers the stories of how people reacted to family and social issues through the last 125 years and how their responses helped shape the city, the state, and the nation.
Fort Bowie National Historic SiteBowie
This park was uniquely created as a hike-in site to help preserve the natural, cultural, and historic resources that can be found within the park. A three mile round-trip, easy to moderate trail, winds through the park and takes visitors past the remains of a Butterfield Stage Station, the old post cemetery, an Apache wikiup, Apache Spring, and finally the first and second forts. A park visitor center and museum are located near the ruins of the second fort. A minumum of 2 hours is recommended for your visit. While at the fort, visitors can tour the ruins of Fort Bowie, view the exhibits inside the visitor center, view the local wildlife, or attend a ranger program.
Buckeye Valley MuseumBuckeye
Buckeye Valley Museum contains an impressive collection of pre-Columbian pottery, historic photographs, and local artifacts from the earliest days of Buckeye.
Fort Verde State Historic ParkCamp Verde
The park offers visitors a glimpse of life during the Indian Wars period in Arizona. The fort was home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts from 1865 to 1890. Today, visitors experience three historic house museum; Commanding Officer's Quarters, Bachelors' Quarters, and Doctor's Quarters on Officer's row. All are furnished in the 1880s period and listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places.
Tuzigoot National MonumentCamp Verde
Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. From a roof top a child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders, who are due any day now. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? Will all of them return? From the top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such an important moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story structures. The first buildings were built around A.D. 1000. The Sinagua were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles. The people left the area around 1400. The site is currently comprised of 42 acres.
Montezuma Castle National MonumentCamp Verde
Gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000 year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert landscape. Marveling at this enduring legacy of the Sinagua culture reveals a people surprisingly similar to ourselves.
The Museum of Casa GrandeCasa Grande
Come spend an hour, or an afternoon at the Historical Museum. Explore the rich heritage of rural Southern Arizona. The museum offers tours, lectures series, workshops and children's programs. Experience the 19th Century mining boom as you tour the exhibit. See the miniature agricultural display. Learn how irrigation turned sandy plains into lush cotton fields. See what Casa Grande looked like in 1879 when the railroad ended here and the city was named Terminus. Discover the people that come alive through our Research Facilities and Photographic Reproductions. Tour the historic Heritage Hall and the Rebecca Dallis School House.
Skateland Chandler STEM Field TripsChandler
One of a kind field trip relates STEM concepts to roller skating, where students will learn that STEM is in everything they do, even in fun experiences like roller skating!
Huhugam Heritage CenterChandler
The 6,000 + sq ft permanent gallery features items from the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of Natural History, Yale Peabody Museum, Pueblo Grande Museum, Gila River Indian Community Members and HHC Collections and includes media that tells the Community’s story. Tours can be scheduled Monday- Friday between the hours of 10am- 3pm. Tours should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.
Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentCoolidge
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site. Explore the history and stories of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals. Guided tours available seasonally. Entrance to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is free. Unless you are bringing a group of 15 people or more, or if you need special accommodations, there is no need to make a reservation in advance.
Amerind MuseumDragoon
Located in spectacular Texas Canyon in the Little Dragoon Mountains of southeastern Arizona, the Amerind houses one of the finest private collections of Native American art and artifacts in the country.
The Arboretum at FlagstaffFlagstaff
Offers spring and fall field trips that engage students with placed-based learning opportunities and encourage discovery in the natural world. The field trips bring students into 200 acres of green space at The Arboretum, including the greenhouses, gardens, pond, and forests, and are aligned with Arizona k – 5 science standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.
Wupatki National MonumentFlagstaff
Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures. Yet this was one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau, offering little obvious food, water, or comfort. How and why did people live here? The builders of Wupatki and nearby pueblos have moved on, but their legacy remains.
Sunset Crater Volcano National MonumentFlagstaff
Sunset Crater Volcano was born in a series of eruptions sometime between 1040 and 1100. Powerful explosions profoundly affected the lives of local people and forever changed the landscape and ecology of the area. Lava flows and cinders still look as fresh and rugged as the day they formed. But among dramatic geologic features, you'll find trees, wildflowers, and signs of wildlife -- life returns.
Walnut Canyon National MonumentFlagstaff
Walk in the footsteps of people who lived at Walnut Canyon more than 700 years ago. Peer into their homes, cliff dwellings built deep within canyon walls. The presence of water in a dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. It remains valuable today as habitat for plants and animals. See for yourself on trails along the canyon rim and into the depths.
Museum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff
Discover the wonders of the Colorado Plateau with a tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona! Whether you’re fascinated by ancient fossils, captivated by Native American cultures, or inspired by fine art, MNA offers an unforgettable journey through the region’s remarkable heritage. Group and school tours are led by knowledgeable and experienced guides. Expand the experience with a custom program, perfect for explorers of all ages. Begin your adventure by requesting a tour.
Lowell ObservatoryFlagstaff
Located just one mile west of historic downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, Lowell's scenic Mars Hill campus is the site of our 6500-square foot Steele Visitor Center. We offer daytime guided tours at 15 minutes past the hour from 9:15 AM through 4:15 PM, and tours, exhibits and telescope viewing in the evenings. Experience outstanding views of the heavens and wide-screen, cinematic multimedia shows. Come to Lowell and discover your Universe!
Riordan Mansion State Historic ParkFlagstaff
Built in 1904 for two Riordan families, the Mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The historic building is an Arizona treasure - a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand-split wooden shingles.
Fort Huachuca Historical MuseumFort Huachuca
The Museum houses several thousand objects and documents, many on display in attractive exhibits telling the Fort’s one hundred and thirty-five year story. The Museum is located in two buildings on the Fort’s historic Old Post, and is open to the public without charge. The Museum also tells the human side of Army Aviation and features memorabilia and photo essays that capture the human spirit of our proud heritage. The Museum is located in an active Army installation, so DoD access regulations apply. If you are planning to visit Fort Huachuca with a large group or tour, please see the Fort Huachuca Visitor Access Page for details on requesting a Special Event Waiver.
Pipe Spring National MonumentFredonia
American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life at the Visitor Center and Museum, on guided tours of an historic fort, during living history demonstrations, and on self-guided tours of the grounds (historic buildings, farm animals, an orchard, garden, and 1/4 mile trail).
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic SiteGanado
Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest operating trading post on the Navajo Nation.
Gilbert Historical MuseumGilbert
Gilbert Museum is a repository of artifacts chronicling our town’s rich history, we invite you to explore our past, experience the present, and imagine our future. Explore our newly remodeled exhibits and you’ll discover the history that each room holds. Make sure you don’t miss our authentic farm equipment collection, some of which dates back to Gilbert’s earliest days.
The Gilbert Rotary Centennial ObservatoryGilbert
The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory (GRCO) is located at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert, Arizona, east of the Southeast Regional Library (southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe Roads). The observatory is open every Friday and Saturday evening at nightfall. The GRCO is owned by the Town of Gilbert and operated by the Riparian Institute.
Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims. Offers materials for self-guided field trips. Offers seasonal ranger-led field trips.
Butterfly Lodge MuseumGreer
Butterfly Lodge was built in Greer in 1914. The cabin's name ("Apuni Oyis" in Blackfoot) was inspired by the countless butterflies in the nearby meadows. It was the mountain residence and hunting lodge of James Willard Schultz (1859 - 1947) and his son, Hart Merriam Schultz, known as Lone Wolf (1882-1970). The lodge housed two colorful careers: the father's fashioned in words, the son's through painted images and sculptures of the West. They were two free spirits who found inspiration in this little cabin in the high mountains of Greer. We invite you to walk through our site, enjoy reading the history of these two talented men, see pictures, and check out our calendar of events! Make plans to visit Greer and step back in time through this over 100-year-old log cabin, with its original floors, windows, fireplace, and many artifacts that belonged to James Schultz, Lone Wolf, and his wife Naomi.
Mohave Museum of History and ArtsKingman
One fee grants admission to three museums: The Mohave Museum of History and Arts shares the history of Kingman, Mohave County, and the greater Southwest. Take a trip down Arizona’s Main Street at the Arizona Route 66 Museum. From its earliest days as a prehistoric trade route, to its role as the Dust Bowl Refugee’s Road of Flight, to its revitalization in American Culture. The Bonelli House was built in 1915 to replace an 1894 house that was destroyed in a fire. The few items that survived the fire are on display in the house today. The current house is furnished with period pieces (circa 1900-1950) comprised of original items as well as items donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses in Kingman. Clothing and accessories, many that belonged to family members, art, crafts, and collectibles; books, and remnants of family treasures are all on display for the education and enjoyment of our visitors. Most rooms are arranged and furnished with information gathered from family members who visited the house and remain involved from their far-flung locations. Tour guides are at the House weekdays to conduct twenty-five-minute tours, provide historic background, share stories, and answer questions about pioneer life and activities of the day.
Wildlife World Zoo & AquariumLitchfield Park
Wildlife World Zoo has Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 6000 individual animals representing more than 600 exotic and endangered species. The zoo specializes in African animals and has a 0.6 mile train.
Mesa Arts CenterMesa
Mesa's International Award winning facility is the largest and most comprehensive performing, visual and educational arts center in the state of Arizona. Mesa Arts Center is an entity of the City of Mesa, and home to theaters, Museum, art studios and more.
TyrannostorusMesa
If you're interested in educational field trips that are hands-on and engaging, check out Tyrannostorus in Mesa, Arizona! Children of all ages can experience the fun and adventure of safely excavating fossils and searching for gems and minerals. Tyrannostorus offers STEM field trips focused on paleontology, geology, oceanography, food chains, life cycles, anthropology, astronomy, and space exploration. Packages start at $24.95 per participant.
Superstition FarmMesa
Come to Superstition Farm to see where the milk on your morning cereal originates before it ends up in the grocery cooler! Experience the process of how natural feeds and surplus bakery, pastas, grains and cotton turn into nature's most perfect food. Put on your work boots (or closed toed shoes) and join us for a tour of our family farm. Hands on fun!
Arizona Museum of Natural HistoryMesa
Your place for dinosaurs that roar and much more. The valley's only natural history museum has the best dinosaurs in town, a history courtyard where visitors pan for gold, a native peoples' gallery includes a replica village and pottery. Where else can you enjoy a cool indoor waterfall? Three changing exhibition galleries offer a variety of interesting subjects.
Arizona "ING" ToursMesa
Learn how Phoenix went from the Wild West to a thriving metropolis. Enjoy stops, stories and entrance into the Wells Fargo Museum, the old Post Office, St. Mary's Basilica and relaxing outdoor spaces. Includes hands on activities and exciting stories of the Hohokam, settlers, modes of transportation, historic buildings & more! Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult. Limit 4 children below age of 10 per adult. Group rates available!
Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and MuseumMiami
The Museum houses an interesting array of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia depicting the economic and social life of the Globe-Miami-San Carlos region's early years.
Agua Fria National MonumentMulti-city
Pueblo la Plata is a large archaeological site within the Agua Fria National Monument. One of the most prominent and easily accessible ruins within the Monument, Pueblo la Plata was at one time a village consisting of 80 to 90 rooms. The Teskey Home Site is in the northern part of the Agua Fria National Monument. The Teskey family lived in a home along Big Bug Creek from 1940 to 1948. Parts of the chimney and foundation remain today. A short set of steps leads to the home site. A short trail leads from the parking area to the site of the 1891 Schoolhouse, which operated along the Agua Fria River until 1903. Although the building is gone, the sense of place is still intact. The remoteness and its history exemplify the need, importance, and desire of the settlers of Territorial Arizona for their children to get an education. Based on archaeological artifacts, the partial remains of the rock foundation, historical documentation, and known construction techniques used at other contemporaneous schools in the area, the following can be surmised about the schoolhouse: it measured approximately 16 feet by 28 feet, was a wooden frame structure with a wooden floor resting directly on a rock foundation, and most likely had vertical board siding. In addition, the school had multiple windows and, what as was custom of the time, a single entrance door. The Agua Fria National Monument is located 40 miles north of Phoenix, AZ. It is easily accessed by traveling to Interstate 17 to the Badger Springs (exit 256), Bloody Basin Road (exit 259), or Cordes Junction exits.
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailMultiple locations
In 1776, as Americans fought for their independence in the East, Anza led almost 300 people over 1200 miles to settle Alta, California. It was the first overland route established to connect New Spain with San Francisco. Visit some of the historic and cultural sites along the 1,200-mile Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Oracle State Park Center for Environmental EducationOracle
Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. It is a designated International Dark Sky Park. Oracle State Park also serves as a Center for Environmental Education and provides programming for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups are offered by reservation. These programs are conducted along trails, so students learn about habitat and the interrelationships between plants, animals, and people. Visitors can also tour the 1932 Kannally Ranch House. Self-guided tours are available throughout the year and give visitors a glimpse into early 20th-century life in the southern Arizona high desert, and the creative family that lived here. Period artwork and the unique Kannally style are on display in this well-curated southern Arizona museum.
Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education website
John Wesley Powell Memorial MuseumPage
Within the museum, you can see sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell's epic Colorado River voyages in 1869 and 1871, along with a unique collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. Exterior view of Powell Museum Other exhibits focus on the geology of the canyons cut by the Colorado and the history and development of Page. Films on Lake Powell, dam construction and other subjects are shown free upon request.
Sonoita Creek State Natural AreaPatagonia
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Permanent exhibits include a large three-dimensional model of the Natural Area with topographical contours, trails, and campsites; an herbarium; a list of recently seen birds; several reptiles (including a Gila monster); and a children's’ table with books, crayons, and activities. Also available for free are natural history brochures, articles, publications, posters, bird lists, Jr. Ranger activity booklets for children, and local tourist information. A library with hundreds of references is available for guests to use on-site. Binoculars are loaned to guests participating in a guided activity. A self-guided plant walks around the Visitor Center provides an introduction to local plants. The "Healthy Water" education program at Sonoita Creek State Natural Area is a field trip environmental education program designed for 3rd - 6th grades. Students test water to determine water quality, look at aquatic insects under microscopes, and learn about the importance of protecting water-dependent habitats in Arizona. Call the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Visitor Center for more information. Registration must take place at least six weeks prior to your visit. (520) 287-2791
Tonto Natural Bridge State ParkPayson
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in central Arizona near Payson. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. The park provides habitat for animals, insects, and birds as well as Interpretive exhibits including artifacts on the history of Tonto Natural Bridge, plus information about travertine, prehistoric inhabitants, and the historic Goodfellow Lodge.
Petrified Forest National ParkPetrified Forest
With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million year old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science.
Herberger Theater Center LunchTime TheaterPhoenix
Enjoy an afternoon picnic and outdoor performance with LunchTime Theater at the Herberger Theater Center. Every month, LTT features new one-hour shows from varying theatre, music and dance companies. This is an ideal downtown outing for families and groups who love the performing arts. Pack a lunch or pre-order from the Herberger's healthy menu options.
S'edav Va'aki MuseumPhoenix
An archaeological site museum and repository. Discover the people who built one of the largest and most sophisticated canal systems in the New World prior to the coming of Europeans. This National Historic Landmark and museum highlights how these engineers and farmers thrived in the Sonoran Desert for millennia. S'edav Va'aki Museum is located on a 1,500 year old archaeological site once inhabited by the Ancestral Sonoran Desert people, archaeologically referred to as the Hohokam culture. It is the largest preserved archaeological site within Phoenix. (Formerly known as Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park)
Deer Valley Petroglyph PreservePhoenix
Escape the city on a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail featuring petroglyphs, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat. The preserve features historical research data completed by Dr. J. Simon Bruder, as well as displays of ongoing Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students. The museum, gallery, and trail are self-guided, and they offer a free audio tour for the petroglyph trail. Opportunities to explore and learn more about the site and Indigenous cultures are available through guided tours, publications, and ongoing lecture series.
Shemer Art Center and MuseumPhoenix
A historical site operated since 1984 by the City of Phoenix park and Recreation Department. It is a family-oriented art education center and museum, offering artists and community members a unique and inviting atmosphere to enjoy and learn about the visual arts.
Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix
Considered the largest art museum in the southwestern United States, it is home to a collection of more than 20,000 objects. Group tours are available and must be booked in advance.
Children's Museum of PhoenixPhoenix
Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children's Museum of Phoenix's mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum will focus on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness.
Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix
Children of all ages and their families can participate in hands-on, nature-based walks, activities, and experiences in a fun and safe environment.
McClelland Library Family Story HourPhoenix
Our Family Story Hour program introduces parents and children to Irish authors, stories and traditions in a fun and interactive fashion. We will include songs and activities, plus a fun Irish based craft to take home! Story Hour is suitable for all ages and will last approximately 1 hour.
Rosson House MuseumPhoenix
The Museum is a fully-restored 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house museum which interprets the history of Phoenix. Rosson House is only accessible through guided tours. All regular tours are limited to 10 people and last approximately 60 minutes. Tours of the house include all living areas and offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Phoenix families.
History Of The Phoenix Police MuseumPhoenix
The Phoenix Police Museum is located at 17 South 2nd Avenue, on the 1st floor of the Historic Phoenix City Hall. The museum highlights the history of the Phoenix Police Department from 1881, when Henry Garfias, was elected the first city marshal to the present.
Arizona Capitol MuseumPhoenix
A visit to the Arizona Capitol Museum helps students gain a greater understanding of Arizona history and civics. Objectives taught include many of the newly updated Arizona Social Science Standards for grades 3rd through 8th. Plan to allow extra time beyond the guided tour. Our tour is a valuable educational experience, but it doesn’t cover everything. The Capitol Museum is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (September through May) for self-guided visits. Pre-booked tours are available on weekdays for groups of 10 or more.
Heard MuseumPhoenix
Prepare to explore the stories of American Indian artists through world-class exhibitions, cultural events, and family activities. Guided tours provide museum visitors with the opportunity to enhance your visit with stories, artifacts, and the stunning works that make the Heard Museum a unique and unforgettable destination. Whether you choose a free public tour, a personalized private tour, or a self-guided exploration, each tour promises a captivating journey through world-class exhibitions.
Pioneer Living History VillagePhoenix
Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, Pioneer Arizona is a sprawling 90 acre open-air museum nestled in the black rock foothills of Northern Phoenix. Wander along paved pathways leading you past the twenty historic 19th century buildings that form Pioneer Village. Explore the original homes of people who helped tame the Wild West. See the charming log cabin where the first senator of Arizona grew up. Look through the rifle ports of the “Flying V”, home to John Tewksbury, one of the victims of the tragic Pleasant Valley War. Admire antiques displayed in the reproduction Blacksmith Shop, Carpenter Shop, Dress Shop and more. Seasonally, you may encounter one of our friendly costumed volunteers. Take a step back in time to 1863-1912 Territorial Arizona. Admission includes Pioneer Village and the very popular Telephone History Museum. Located off I-17 near Anthem, Arizona.
Arizona Science CenterPhoenix
Arizona Science Center provides exploration, education and entertainment for all ages. The Center contains four levels of exciting hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a five-story high IMAX® theater.
The Hall of Flame Museum of FirefightingPhoenix
The Hall of Flame Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes and has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, over 100 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display (dating from 1725 to 2004), a children's area, and a museum gift shop. While most of our collection focuses on the American firefighting experience, we also have fire apparatus and related artifacts from England, France, Austria, Germany, and Japan. The Hall of Flame Museum is sponsored by the National Historical Fire Foundation. School tours offer students a historical firefighting curriculum related to the 13 colonies, the Industrial Revolution, and Industrialization and Urbanization in America.
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich RanchPicacho
Rooser Cogburn Ostrich Ranch offers Fun, Outdoor, Fresh-Air Field Trip Opportunities. AZ State Standaed Curriculum Available For School Groups. Come FEED All the CRITTERS: Ostrich, Sting Rays, Miniature Donkeys, Deer, Goats, Bunnies, Sheep, Lorikeets, Parakeets, Giant Tortoises and MORE! Check out our website and email for special pricing for school groups!
Picacho Peak State ParkPicacho
The park and surrounding area are known for its unique geological significance, outstanding and varied desert growth, and historical importance. The unique shape has been used as a landmark by travelers since prehistoric times. One of the first recordings was in the 1700s by the Anza Expedition as it passed through the area. The park offers a visitor center with exhibits and a park store, a playground, historical markers, a campground and picnic areas. Many hiking trails traverse the desert landscape and offer hikers both scenic and challenging hikes.
Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & CulturePrescott
The mission of the Smoki Museum of American Indian Art & Culture is to instill an understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the Southwest. The only museum in the greater Prescott area devoted to the culture and art of the Native American people. We feature pottery, baskets, and many other cultural resource materials of Indigenous artifacts since 1935. We offer private tours, events, performances, special exhibits, and events that offer education and entertainment to the general public. On exhibit are prehistoric, historic, and contemporary examples of Indian cultural and artistic material from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Highlands Center for Natural HistoryPrescott
The Highlands Center works with local public, private, and charter schools through our year-round school programs. Highlands Center School Programs are a special point of pride, and are the longest running and most requested. The Highlands Center's field trips and Schoolyard Habitat Program are wonderful ways to help students have positive outdoor learning experiences
Sharlot Hall MuseumPrescott
The Sharlot Hall Museum features eleven exhibit buildings (six of which are historic), compelling exhibits, and beautiful gardens, which serve as the setting for numerous public festivals and events. The east wing of the Lawler Exhibit Center presents the Pre-History of Arizona’s Central Highlands, featuring the time of the Beasts to the first indigenous peoples; the main gallery provides a venue for temporary exhibits and displays; and the west wing provides a venue for special events and temporary exhibits. The new Fred W. Veil Education Center provides a venue for the historical lecture series, educational presentations, music events, and serves as a community center for organizations large and small. The Museum’s Living History programs held throughout the year bring the past alive through hands-on demonstrations and learning activities held throughout the four-acre campus. When visiting the Museum, be sure to stop by our Museum Store, which is located in the Bashford House – an 1875 Victorian home.
Phippen MuseumPrescott
Art of the American West. The Phippen Museum offers history-based guided tours from trained docent leaders, studio art activities led by certified art teachers, and trail hikes where students engage in an outdoor classroom exploring local geography, geology, and the ecology of the region. Museum educators work closely with classroom teachers to develop learning targets that correspond with STEM initiatives and Common Core curriculum standards.
Schnepf FarmsQueen Creek
"Educating the public about Arizona Agriculture is our number 1 priority at Schnepf Farms; everything you eat and wear comes from a farm. We are proud to continue the tradition." Mark Schnepf, owner. Seasonal Hours: October through May. Closed the months of January, February, June-September.
Queen Creek Botanical GardensQueen Creek
An elegant, edible oasis in the desert, the Queen Creek Botanical Gardens celebrates the farming heritage of the area across 10 acres of river, waterfalls, Mill ponds, and uniquely designed culinary demonstration gardens that inspire and delight the senses. Come grow with us and Taste The Beauty of the worlds 1st all-edible gardens surrounding the only working water mill in the American Southwest and more!
Tonto National MonumentRoosevelt
Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the Sonoran Desert, these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.
Mount Graham International ObservatorySafford
Eastern Arizona College's Discovery Park Campus is the the official visitor's center for the telescopes on Mount Graham. They conduct weekend tours of the Mount Graham International Observatory. Weather permitting, the tours begin in mid-May and go through October. Because permits are required to enter the endangered red squirrel refugium, advance reservations are required. The tour features a trip up scenic Mount Graham, focusing on the mountain's rich geology, history, and diversity of life; a lunch near the summit of the mountain; and a guided tour of the observatories -- The Submillimeter Telescope, the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope, and the Large Binocular Telescope!
Discovery Park CampusSaffors
The EAC Discovery Park Campus hosts K-12 school students from local communities and surrounding areas. These science field trips give these children opportunities to learn and enjoy hands-on activities about astronomy and ecology. These activities are available at no cost to schools wishing to bring students to enjoy these wonderful educational experiences.
Titan Missile MuseumSahuarita
The only remaining Titan II site open to the public, the Titan Missile Museum allows visitors a look at the threat of nuclear war between the U.S. and the former Soviet Union. See the last of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987. Field trips available, and must be booked in advanced. Please Note: everyone in your party must be able to safely descend and ascend 55 stairs (there is no elevator access to the underground silo).
Taliesin WestScottsdale
Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert camp, Taliesin West, is located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. One of the most influential architects of our time, Wright’s career spanned more than 70 years. During that time, he designed hundreds of buildings, including the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater. With each masterful design, Wright forever influenced our relationship with architecture and our idea of how to live in balance with nature. Offers self-guided tours, family tours, and two different 90-minute hikes. The family tour is ideal for families with children age 6-12; younger children are also welcome.
Scottsdale Historical MuseumScottsdale
The rich history of Scottsdale comes alive in the photos and exhibits in the two-room, Little Red Schoolhouse, now Scottsdale’s official historic museum. From our founder Winfield Scott to fabled Mayor Herb Drinkwater, from the pioneers who built Scottsdale’s canals and early farms, to the modern era developers of our neighborhoods, schools, shopping malls, ballparks, and airport, visitors will learn about our city’s past and present. Free admission.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad ParkScottsdale
Great fun for all ages! Train Museum, train rides, and merry-go-round at low cost. A beautiful kids' park done in the style of the old west with picnic areas, and if you don't want to pack a lunch, visit the train car diner! Free entrance.
Scottsdale ArtsScottsdale
Scottsdale Arts’ campus at Civic Center is a vibrant destination where performances, exhibitions, and public art come together in the heart of Old Town. Home to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, SMoCA, and Civic Center Live’s outdoor stages, the campus offers space to gather, connect, and experience creativity in many forms.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation CenterScottsdale
Tour the wildlife sanctuary with your students to learn how to safely coexist with native Arizona wildlife. Small groups get an up-close view of Southwest Wildlife as we share the compelling stories of our sanctuary residents. 90 minutes to 2 hours, takes place completely outdoors. Tours are led by experienced Trail Guides using standards-based curriculum covering Mammal Habitats in grades K-4, Food Webs and Food Chains in grades 5-8, and Habitat Fragmentation in grades 9-12. Students make determinations as they see the sanctuary animals and hear their stories.
Sedona Heritage MuseumSedona
Venture through the Museum’s regular exhibits highlighting our Early Settlers, Ranching & Cowboys, the Orchard Industry, movies made in Sedona, and Sedona Schnebly, the town’s namesake.
Red Rock State ParkSedona
Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center. ed Rock offers a variety of special programs for school groups and private groups. There are a number of daily and weekly park events. The park offers a visitor center, classroom, theater, park store, ramada, and hiking trails. The family-oriented 5-mile trail system network consists of interconnecting loops, which lead you to vistas of red rock or along the lush greenery of Oak Creek.
Slide Rock State ParkSedona
Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona.
Old Spanish National Historic TrailSouthwestern US
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.
Casa Malpais Archaeological ParkSpringerville
Located in the White Mountains near Springerville, Arizona, Casa Malpais is a late Mogollon site that dates back to about 1260. It is situated on a basalt lava flow. The site features an ancient staircase, a Great Kiva, a solar calendar, and rock art. The museum features an introductory video with commentary by Zuni and Hopi elders and an interactive guide to artifacts from the site. The site may be visited through guided tours only, and these begin at the museum. The tour is a two-hour, 3/4-mile hike on steep, rocky surfaces. Good shoes and bottled water are strongly recommended.
Apache County Historical Society MuseumSt. Johns
See fossilized Columbian Mammoth remains, tools that would have been used by the Ancestral Puebloan people 800-1,000 years ago, and machines and other artifacts from 19th-century homesteading families. The museum is open April-October. Tues, Thurs, & Sat. 10-2 pm.
Shamrock Farms TourStanfield
Our farm tour isn't just a tour. It's your chance to see where fresh ideas are made and open your mind to everything that milk makes possible. Exciting, entertaining, and educational, you'll never look at milk the same way again. Open seasonally.
Boyce Thompson ArboretumSuperior
Boyce Thompson Arboretum (BTA) now holds collections of desert plants from the United States, Mexico, Australia, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, Israel, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula—all told 4,025 taxa and 20,000 plants within 135 acres of gardens. Situated on 372 acres of scenic upland Sonoran Desert with nearly five miles of trails, BTA is Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Offers guided and self-guided field trip tours.
The Molly Blank Fund Performances for StudentsTempe
The Performances for Students Series at ASU Gammage provides K-12 students with an opportunity to see incredible artists from around the world and the opportunity for teachers to incorporate these performing arts experiences into their daily curriculum. Educational curriculum guides are provided as part of this program to help students learn about the arts by incorporating vocabulary into their daily lessons. Additionally, students experience a variety of cultures and learn the importance of specific art forms and the impact of the arts on the surrounding world.
ASU Art MuseumTempe
Education programs at the ASU Art Museum are as varied and intellectually stimulating as the people who visit the museum. A myriad of educational activities engage audiences of all ages with captivating and provocative exhibitions and programs.
Tempe History MuseumTempe
The Tempe History Museum is a center where the community comes together to explore Tempe's past, share its present and imagine its future. Admission is free.
ASU 3D Astronomy ShowsTempe
A fun way to take a field trip into space! The theater employs Definiti SkySkan Planetarium technology in which the viewer is taken out into space in real time. There are different shows scheduled for a variety of interests. All ages are accepted. Also there is a quaint museum in the lobby, and the second level is dedicated to real space rocks.
Arizona Heritage CenterTempe
Learn about Central Arizona’s history from the Arizona Territory days to the 1990s. The Arizona Heritage Center tells the story of Phoenix’s role in major historical events in the 20th century. Students will discover the 5Cs of Arizona’s economy (climate, copper, cotton, cattle, and citrus), how WWII impacted Arizona, and how the boom in population changed Phoenix. Book a tour of up to three exhibits that will be thoroughly explored. The museum educator will direct the students through the selected exhibits and facilitate group activities. Teachers that would like to continue the field trip through the remainder of the museum may do so with chaperone groups. Chaperone groups will be self-led.
- See a World War II AT-6 training airplane
- Snap a selfie with a Bob’s Big Boy statue
- Investigate unique rocks, gems, and minerals
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of Roosevelt Dam
- Learn about Camp Papago Park, a World War II POW Camp
O.K. CorralTombstone
Witness the dramatic events that made Tombstone famous: the silver boom, the great fire, the O.K. Corral® gunfight, the assassination of Morgan Earp, and more. Actor Vincent Price narrates this exciting multimedia history of Tombstone from Geronimo's Apaches to modern times.
Boothill GraveyardTombstone
Many tourists visit the Boothill Graveyard in Tombstone, Arizona on a daily basis. Many tourists stop by the counter and ask the sales clerk in the gift shop questions like, which part of the cemetery are the Earps buried in? Where are Ike Clanton and Johnny Ringo buried? The answer they hear from the clerk amazes them most of the time. None of the Earps are buried in Tombstone, nor are Ike Clanton or even John Ringo.
Bird Cage TheaterTombstone
In the 1880s, it was not only a theater, but also served as a saloon, gambling hall, and brothel. It was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even on holidays. The New York Times called it "the wildest, roughest, wickedest honky tonk between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast." That statement was well deserved, since the Bird Cage was the scene for twenty-six deaths during its eight years of business. Today, the floor of the Bird Cage has been converted into a museum.
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic ParkTombstone
The two-story courthouse, designed in the Victorian style, was constructed of red brick in 1882. Visitors can enjoy a museum full of authentic interpretive exhibits on the history of Tombstone and Cochise County, including period sheriff’s office, artist drawings and interpretations of the Gunfight at the OK Corral, Wyatt Earp, mining exhibit area, saloon and gaming room, period lawyers' office and courtroom, ranching, and residents of Tombstone.
Navajo National MonumentTonalea
Navajo National Monument preserves three intact cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. A visitor center, museum, three short self-guided trails, two small campgrounds, and a picnic area are available for visitors.
Dolly SteamboatTortilla Flat
Sightseeing and Dinner Steamboat Cruises in Tortilla Flat, Arizona
Tubac Presidio State Historic ParkTubac
Tubac played an interesting and exciting role from archaeological times through the Spanish contact and colonization, Mexican occupation, and the westward and territorial expansion periods. The park’s primary purpose is to preserve the ruins of the oldest Spanish Presidio site in Arizona, San Ignacio de Tubac, established in 1752. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is the home of the first fort in Arizona, the first European settlement in Arizona, the first American mining community in Arizona, and the first printing of a newspaper in Arizona. From ancient Native artifacts to the state's first printing press, Tubac Presidio's vast collection of artifacts tells a stirring portrait of settlement of Arizona.
Ghost Ranch ExoticsTucson
At Ghost Ranch Exotics, we offer an incredible range of animals for interaction, including capybaras, buffalo, and other exotic species. Visitors can feed and pet animals in a safe and controlled environment, making for a unique and memorable experience. There is no general admission. Pre-booked events and private tours only.
Arizona History MuseumTucson
Explore Arizona’s history from ancient times to the present! Focusing on Southern Arizona but connecting with state-wide, national, and international history, the Arizona History Museum encourages students to think about how Arizona has changed over time through ecology, human movement, arts and culture, technology, and more. Teachers can select up to three exhibits to explore in-depth with a museum educator and then can choose to spend the remainder of the field trip doing a group activity in our interactive educational space or exploring the rest of the museum in small, chaperone-guided groups. Chaperone groups will be self-led.
- Cruise through transportation history with wagons, a buggy, and a 1912 Studebaker car
- Experience Arizona history treasures, including Spanish colonial silver, decorative art, and Old West firearms
- Walk through a replica of an underground mine
- Discover the stories and artifacts of Geronimo and Wyatt Earp
Tucson Museum of ArtTucson
Features original and traveling exhibitions focusing on Art of the Americas, Art of the American West, and Modern and Contemporary Art as well as tours, education programs, Art School, and Museum Shop to delight and educate visitors.
University of Arizona Museum of ArtTucson
With nearly 7,000 objects spanning ancient objects to the present day and representing many cultures and artistic mediums, the University of Arizona Museum of Art creates opportunities for learning across subjects. The permanent collection includes masterpieces that span eight centuries and innumerable artistic styles. Highlights include The Altarpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo, Elisabeth Vigée-LeBrun’s The Countess von Schönfeld with Her Daughter, Willem de Kooning’s Woman-Ochre, Kerry James Marshall’s Century 21, Mark Rothko’s Green on Blue (Earth-Green and White), and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Red Canna. Situated on the University of Arizona campus in the heart of Tucson, the art museum offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, programs, and events for visitors of all ages. Offers guided and self-guided tours. Groups of 8 or more must register at least 3 weeks in advance.
Tucson Children's MuseumTucson
Located in the historic Carnegie Library, CMT has 17,000 square feet of space with 10 indoor exhibits and a beautiful outdoor courtyard with lots of space for kids to play and imagine. Our exhibits and programs are geared toward kids up to 10 years old.
Tohono Chul ParkTucson
49 acres of botanical gardens, art, and garden exhibits. Discover the secrets of the desert and gain knowledge of the natural and cultural heritage of the region through a variety of lectures, guided tours, workshops, concerts, and special events year-round.
Tucson Botanical GardensTucson
Explore our 17 themed garden spaces and foster a connection to nature through art, science, and history. The Tucson Botanical Gardens’ diverse plant life provides an ideal platform for strengthening connections between school curriculum and the natural world. Self-guided visits to the Gardens are scheduled year-round. Discounted rates are available. Advance reservations required for all group tours. Guided tours available.
The Center for Creative PhotographyTucson
The Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, is recognized as one of the world’s finest academic art museums and study centers for the history of photography. Beginning with the archives of five living master photographers—Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, and Frederick Sommer—the collection has grown to include 270 archival collections. Among these are some of the most recognizable names in 20th-century North American photography: W. Eugene Smith, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Edward Weston, and Garry Winogrand. Altogether, there are over eight million archival objects in the Center’s collection, including negatives, work prints, contact sheets, albums, scrapbooks, correspondence, writings, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia. In addition to whole archival collections, the Center also actively acquires individual photographs by modern and contemporary photographers. There are currently more than 110,000 works by over 2,200 photographers. Self-guided and guided tours available.
University of Arizona Mineral MuseumTucson
The University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum (formerly known as the Mineral Museum) comprises 12,000 square feet of exhibit space and occupies one wing of the Historic Pima County Courthouse in downtown Tucson, Arizona. The museum has 3 major galleries: Mineral Evolution, Arizona Gallery, & Gem Gallery that include many interactive, touchable, and digital content (video, photos, audio, and visuals). Offers guided and self-guided field trips. See website for details.
Flandrau Science Center & PlanetariumTucson
Located in the heart of the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a community destination for science education that engages visitors of all ages in Tucson and beyond. We invite you to explore our universe from Earth to space and everything in between, bringing science alive for young and lifelong learners alike. Engaging exhibits focus on space science, biology, energy, optics, and more, weaving in ground-breaking University of Arizona research and revealing the world of science careers for budding scientists. Immersive planetarium shows and live star talks bring far-off science concepts to thousands of people year-round. Offers field trips and group rates as separate options. Contact the museum to determine what will fit the needs of your group. Both require advance reservations.
Flandreau ObservatoryTucson
You can take your own tour of the heavens with the Observatory's 16-inch telescope (no reservations are needed or can be taken), available for free viewing Wednesday through Saturday after sunset, all year long (the only such telescope open on a regular basis, free to the public, in the state of Arizona). Flandrau's Cassegrain reflector is the same optical design as professional telescopes on Arizona mountaintops. An expert astronomer or telescope operator is available (weather permitting) to point you toward the sky's best sky show this month, and visitors can request different objects to view. Viewing dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather or other factors, so check the website for updated information.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumTucson
The Desert Museum is a fusion experience: zoo, botanical garden, art gallery & classes, natural history museum, and aquarium.
Old Pueblo Archaeology CenterTucson
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center offers guided tours to real archaeological sites for classrooms and other organized children’s groups. Heritage sites that can be visited in this program include a choice of the Picture Rocks petroglyphs site, Los Morteros Hohokam Village, or Vista del Rio Hohokam Village.
Southern Arizona Transportation MuseumTucson
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum exists to interpret the history of transportation in Southern Arizona with a focus on the Tucson Historic Depot and Steam Locomotive #1673. Call for more information regarding age-appropriate tours, including topics such as train safety and local history. The museum offers train safety presentations through our partnership with the Arizona Chapter of Operation Lifesaver.
CEDO Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and OceansTucson
Educational programs at CEDO Xperiences are designed to integrate ecological knowledge with practical experience. Through experiential activities, students of all levels and educators can explore biodiversity, learn about conservation, and develop skills that foster leadership and sustainability.
CEDO Intercultural Center for the Study of Desert and Oceans website
Pima Air & Space MuseumTucson
Pima Air & Space Museum, where history takes flight, is one of the largest air and space museum in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 275 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world.
390th Memorial MuseumTucson
The 390th Memorial Museum is proud of the world-class collections that help us tell the story of the 390th Bombardment Group and the Flying Fortresses that brought them home. Our comprehensive and compelling exhibits provide insight into the 390th’s important role in the Allied Victory in Europe.
Kitt Peak National ObservatoryTucson
Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), supports the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of the Sun. Sharing the mountaintop site with the National Solar Observatory, KPNO, founded in 1958, operates three major nighttime telescopes and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 19 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. (See the Tenant Observatories list.) Kitt Peak is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ, in the Schuk Toak District on the Tohono O'odham Nation and has a Visitor Center open daily to the public.
Tucson Auto MuseumTucson
The Tucson Auto Museum is a fun-filled day for students learning about automobiles and its long history as well as engineering and technology advancement! Youth groups will have access to all 80 plus cars during their visit. Please note that all Youth groups are self-guided through the museum unless you have arranged for a private class or tour.
The Castaneda MuseumTucson
The Castañeda Museum of Ethnic Costume is dedicated to the study and exhibition of the world's ethnic and folk costume, thus hoping to cultivate an appreciation and respect for all the world's peoples and cultures, as well as stimulate the public's interest in geography.
Saguaro National ParkTucson
Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson. Offers ranger-guided field trips.
Tucson Bird AllianceTucson
We can handle most sizes of students depending on timing, number of teachers/chaperones, and volunteer coverage. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged.
Reid Park ZooTucson
Reid Park Zoo offers a variety of educational, hands-on programs for individuals, families, scouts and private groups. Kids can print out zoo activities to use on your next Zoo visit.
Tumacacori National Historical ParkTumacacori
Tumacacori NHP protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins in southern Arizona: Tumacacori, Guevavi, and Calabazas. The adobe structures are on three sites, with a visitor center at Tumacacori. These missions are among more than twenty established in the Pimeria Alta by Father Kino and other Jesuits, and later expanded upon by Franciscan missionaries. Offers ranger-led and self-guided tours. The park's museum contains unique artifacts and images which tell the story of the Santa Cruz Valley, the mission period, and the current age of preservation with the National Park Service. Original wooden statues of saints (santos) which stood in the niches of the church over 100 years ago can be seen today in the museum.
Tucson Wagon and History MuseumTuscon
The museum features scenes of the Old West, including blacksmithing, saddles, and cowboy life on the range. Many historic wagons and carriages are displayed, including buckboards, surreys, farm wagons, and Tucson’s first "paddy" wagon, as well as stagecoaches, a school bus, and much more. The museum consists of four (4) large buildings filled with memorabilia along with an interactive train display. To enhance your visit, docent-led tours are highly recommended and last approximately two (2) hours. We offer individual, family or group tours. Individual or family tours are available during regular museum season and hours, Thursday-Saturdays, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM. Group tours consisting of 15 or more are suggested Monday-Wednesday 9:30 AM- 2:00 PM during regular museum season. Group tours must be booked in advance.
Colossal Cave Mountain ParkVail
The family-friendly Classic Cave Tour is a half-mile guided walk that lasts about 40 minutes. Tours are given on the hour, and fill up quickly, so you'll need to reserve in advance. Group tours available. No children under 5.
Desert Caballeros Western MuseumWickenburg
Embark on a genuine adventure at Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona, where world-class art collections meet historical exhibitions. DCWM’s exhibitions and free guidePORT audio tours tell the fascinating stories of explorers, cowboys, miners, and others who lived and worked in the American West. DCWM field trips are always free for groups age 17 and under. Each visit can be customized to what the students are learning in their classroom, from Arizona history to Western art and geology. Tours are offered during regular museum hours. Many groups make a full day of their visit to Wickenburg and make a stop at the Hassayampa River Preserve. To schedule a field trip for your class, homeschool group, or youth group, please fill out the form below, call 928-684-2272, or email education@westernmuseum.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit.
Vulture City Ghost TownWickenburg
Home to Arizona's largest gold strike, Vulture City Ghost Town offers unique and exciting historical tours for classrooms and groups of all ages. Discovered in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg, this rare historic site now has 17 fully restored and curated 19th-century buildings open for field trip tours 7 days a week. Groups of all sizes welcome, and all tours are handicap accessible. For more information: https://www.vultureminetours.com/schools-education.
Apple Annie's OrchardWillcox
School field trips and group tours: Apple Field Trips and Pumpkin & Corn Maze Field Trips.
Chiricahua National MonumentWillcox
A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. This forest of rock spires was eroded from layers of ash deposited by the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago. The 8-mile paved scenic drive and 18 miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 11,985-acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more about the people who have called this area home: Chiricahua Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, the Erickson and Stafford families. Offers field trips.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of FameWillcox
Rex was a real cowboy legend starring in western movies. His voice is still treasured in the narrations he did of Walt Disney's "Wonderful World of Color" nature shows and behind 150 different cartoon characters created for Walt Disney.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum and Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame website
Grand Canyon RailwayWilliams
All aboard to Grand Canyon National Park! Book your Grand Canyon Railway vacation online on one of four classes of service on our vintage train from Williams to Grand Canyon National Park. Group rates available.
Meteor Crater & Barringer Space MuseumWinslow
Meteor Crater is the breathtaking result of a collision between an asteroid traveling at 26,000 miles per hour and planet Earth over 50,000 years ago. What scientists have learned here has helped unlock secrets of the formation of our solar system and the universe! See where NASA astronauts train and learn about asteroids, meteors, and meteorites!
The Peanut PatchYuma
The Peanut Patch gives free tours of their facilities every Tuesday and Friday at 10 am, in the months of January, February, March and November. They are open Monday - Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, October 1 - April 30th.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage AreaYuma
Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, Yuma served as a vital crossing of the Lower Colorado River in the 19th Century and an innovator of water management and desert agriculture in the 20th Century. The Heritage Area's mission is to conserve and enhance the Colorado River, the historic downtown, but most importantly, its sense of place in a rapidly changing community.
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic ParkYuma
On July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial Prison at Yuma, and were locked into the new cells they had built themselves. Schooling was available for convicts, and many learned to read and write in prison. The prison housed one of the first "public" libraries in the territory, and the fee charged to visitors for a tour of the institution was used to purchase books. The Yuma Union High School occupied the buildings from 1910 to 1914. Visitors can walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chamber of Arizona Territory’s first prison, and see the areas where prisoners spent their lives in the desert.
Colorado River State Historic ParkYuma
The Colorado River State Historic Park is located on a portion of the grounds of the old U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot (QMD) established in 1864. For nearly 20 years, all the military posts in the Southwest traced their lifelines to the Yuma Quartermaster Depot. On the high ground above the Colorado River, the U.S. Army's warehouses held a six-month supply of clothing, food, ammunition and other goods for forts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas - and were surrounded by as many as 900 mules and their teamsters. This beautiful 10-acre park includes five buildings dating back to the Depot's earliest days - among the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the state of Arizona.
