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 Florida field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Florida field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Anna Maria Island Historical SocietyAnna Maria
A visit to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum is a trip back into old Florida. Our museum displays artifacts, photographs, and maps that show the Island's history as it spans from its earliest times as an Indian fishing camp, to the first homesteader in 1893; to the Island's roaring twenties culture; to the baseball players who once wintered here in the 1950s-70s. The historical complex features the original City Jail, the Belle Haven cottage that once sat on the Anna Maria City Pier, and a garden of plants native to Anna Maria Island. We have scavenger hunts for the kids (and the kid in all of us). Find the alligator dolls, rattlesnake skin, and many other unique artifacts.
Orman HouseApalachicola
Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home overlooking the Apalachicola River was used for both business and social gatherings. Orman was a cotton merchant and businessman in Apalachicola from 1834 to the 1880s. He helped the tiny town become one of the Gulf Coast’s most important cotton exporting ports by the mid-19th century. The house features details of both Federal and Greek revival styles with wooden mantelpieces, molded plaster cornices, and wide heart-pine floorboards. Visit the adjoining Chapman Botanical Gardens, which honors Dr. Alvan Chapman, a distinguished 19th-century botanist. Enjoy the butterfly garden, other botanical features, walkways and open spaces. Be sure to visit the Three Soldiers Detail, a bronze replica of the Vietnam memorial statue in Washington, D.C. Annual special events include Apalachicola Historic Tour of Homes in May and Historic Christmas in November. Other events and ranger programs are available.
John Gorrie Museum State ParkApalachicola
John Gorrie was a physician and an inventor. He developed a refrigeration unit used to cool the rooms of yellow fever patients. His machine was the groundwork for refrigeration and air conditioning. He holds the patent for the first ice machine. The museum pays tribute to his inventions as well as a look into the culture and history of the Apalachicola area.
Depot MuseumAvon Park
Built in 1926 by the Seaboard Airline Railroad Company, the train station served thousands of passengers until closing in 1976. Today its main function is that of a historical museum to showcase the years of progress of Avon Park and the surrounding area. The museum features a number of ever-growing exhibits that tell the stories of Avon Park and environs in a people-pleasing manner. A California Zephyr railroad dining car, built in 1948, was purchased by the Historical Society in 1986 and sits adjacent to the museum. Guided and self-guided tours are frequently in progress throughout the museum.
Polk County Historical MuseumBartow
The collection includes natural and cultural objects related to Polk and the greater Central Florida area that represent our history from pre-Columbian to present-day eras. Objects vary from fossils to hand-made personal objects such as clothing and art, as well as tools and equipment designed for agriculture, military, communications, household, and science use. The Museum is open Tues. through Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Gasparilla Island State ParkBoca Grande
The centerpiece of Gasparilla is the restored Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890. The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse houses a museum and is open to the public.
The International Museum of Cartoon ArtBoca Raton
The Museum collects, preserves and exhibits cartoon art from all over the world.
Boca Raton Museum of ArtBoca Raton
Offers visitors educational programs, lectures, gallery tours, and studio art classes.
Children's Science ExploriumBoca Raton
The Children's Science Explorium, located in Sugar Sand Park, is a free hands-on science center designed for children 5 – 12 years of age and their caregivers. We offer fascinating and interactive exhibits, programs and camps that bring the physical sciences to life.
Sports ImmortalsBoca Raton
Memorabilia and acheivements of famous sports legends.
De Soto National MemorialBradenton
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory and gold would be a four-year, four-thousand-mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery that would form the history of the United States. The Visitor Center includes stunning displays of historic armor, weapons, and related period items. Helmets and armor are available to try on. The theater shows parks film Hernando De Soto in America throughout the year. During the winter season, the film is shown on a time schedule to coincide with scheduled living history programs.
Pizza workshops field trip for kidsBradenton/Sarasota
Schedule a Pizza Workshop Field trip for your kids at 1000 Degrees Pizzeria. Kids will have hands on experience to stretch their own pizza and make their own pizza. Kids will have the opportunity to learn about our dough and Pizza making process while their Pizza being cooked. Cost: $10 per kids Duration: 1 hour Time: 10 am Date: can be scheduled based on kids/parents availability Group: 15-30 kids Requirement: Parent must be present
Torreya State ParkBristol
The park is named for a rare species of tree only grown on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. On site is a fully furnished plantation house built in 1849. Rangers offer tours of the house when the park is open. This park offers camping, geo-seeking, hiking and nature trails, interpretive exhibits, picnicking, playgroung, and wildlife viewing.
Chinsegut Conservation CenterBrooksville
Chinsegut is a Fish and Wildlife Commission-managed natural area with an education center. Throughout the year, education programs are provided on a wide range of topics from environmental studies to wilderness skills and archery. Organized groups, including Co-ops, can book programs at no cost. Program list available at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut. Programs are available for ages 4 and up.
Dade Battlefield Historic State ParkBushnell
Each January, history lovers commemorate the battle that started the Second Seminole War. The park offers geo-seeking, hiking and nature trails, historic site, a lodge, picnicking, a playground, tours, visitor center, and wildlife viewing.
Cedar Key Museum State ParkCedar Key
The museum contains exhibits that depict the history of Cedar Key during its 19th century time as a thriving port city and railroad connection. The park offers a museum, hiking and nature trails and is open to pets.
Historic Smallwood StoreChokoloskee
An Indian Trading Post and Museum on the western edge of the Everglades. Settlement brought a need for goods and mail, and that need was met by the Smallwood Store. Established in 1906, this Trading Post served a remote area, buying hides, furs, and farm produce and providing the goods required. Ted Smallwood's store was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It remained open and active until 1982. When the doors were shut, 90% of the original goods remained in the store. In the last few years, Ted's granddaughter has reopened the store as a museum, and today it serves as a time capsule of Florida pioneer history. The center section of the building remains as Ted would have known it. The hide room has been turned into exhibit space, telling the history of the pioneers of southwest Florida.
Fort Christmas Historical ParkChristmas
The park offer visitors a full size replica of Fort Christmas. There are seven restored historical 'Cracker' homes to tour. These homes represent pioneer life from the 1870s through the 1930s. Come learn about homesteading, cattle farming, citrus growing, hunting, fishing and trapping.
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater
The aquarium is a marine life rescue and environmental education center. The website features, Winter, and the making of the movie, "A Dolphin Tale".
Big Cypress Seminole Indian ReservationClewiston
Nestled in the heart of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is home to more than 180,000 unique artifacts and archival items. Come and learn about the Seminole people and experience their rich cultural and historical ties to the Southeast and Florida, as they have made Big Cypress their home since creation.
Historic Rossetter House MuseumCocoa
The Historic Rossetter House Museum is a project of the Florida Historical Society, Inc. and The Rossetter House Foundation, Inc. The museum comprises the 1908 James Wadsworth Rossetter House and gardens, 1901 William R. Roesch House, and the 1865 Houston Family Memorial Cemetery. Guided tours of the interior of the Rossetter House Museum include an entertaining and informative discussion of the history of the area and the interesting people who made the history. All tours start across the street in the Roesch House. The tour includes a background beginning at the Roesch House and then on to the Rossetter House, Rossetter gardens, the garage, and the Houston family cemetery. The cemetery can be skipped for those who do not wish to make the walk over to it. 24 hours notice is required for all tours.
Brevard Mueum of History and Natural ScienceCocoa
Colorful dioramas give visitors a look at a 7000+ year old Windover burial site, the customs of the Ais and Seminole Indian tribes, and the village lifestyle from the beginning of the 19th century.
Barnyard ExperienceCoconut Creek
Redstone Ranches Barnyard Experience Come explore our farm based petting zoo! Something for ALL ages. We have a wide variety of friendly farm animals, from Water Buffalos, Emu, Alpacas, Pigs, Donkeys, Sheep and much more... We offer: Plenty of shaded area to relax, a bounce house for the kids to enjoy, a delicious on-site food truck to keep everyone fueled. Birthday Parties Meetings and Events at the Redstone Clubhouse Redstone Riding Academy Redstone Ranches Farm school Starting June 3rd hours are Weds-Sun 10am - 4pm Contact Patty for a FREE VIP tour pass prior to coming at 954-410-9437 or email patricia.panczyszyn@rsmail.com. Restrooms on property Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family Register as a member for free to receive updates and event specials at: redstoneranches.com. Programs available: Mommy and Me Animal Explorers Pony Explorers
The Barnacle Historic State ParkCoconut Grove
The Barnacle house was built in 1891. It was owned by Ralph Middleton Munroe, a seaman, civic activist, naturalist, and photographer. Commodore Munroe also loved designing yachts. The park is a historic site and offers interpretive exhibits, a museum, picnicking, tours and wildlife viewing.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenCoral Gables
These gardens educate visitors in the beauty and conservation of tropical plants.
Coral Springs Museum of ArtCoral Springs
At the CSMOA we believe in Creating Community through the Arts! Our education program allows everyone, regardless of age or skill level, to learn a new skills, techniques and concepts while enjoying the arts. We have something for everyone and offer programs during the day, evening and weekends throughout the year taught by some of the best professional artists around!
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State ParkCross Creek
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings was an American author who won a Puliter Prize for writing for her novel, The Yearling, in 1939. The park is her rural Florida homestead. This park offers gardens, hiking and nature trails, interpretive exhibit, pets, and tours.
Crystal River Archaeological State ParkCrystal River
The park is National Historic Landmark. There are Native American burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area and a large midden located here. It is considered to be the longest continuously occupied site in Florida. This park offers birding, boat tours, fishing, interpretive exhibits, a museum, pets, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State ParkCrystal River
This site was once part of a 5,000-acre sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this site was part of a sugar plantation that was operated with the labor of enslaved people during the 1800s. The park features remnants of a steam-driven mill that processed sugarcane into syrup, molasses, and rum. Remaining structures include a 40-foot limestone masonry chimney, iron gears, and a cane press. The mill operated from 1851 to 1864 and served as a supplier of sugar products for Southern troops during the Civil War. The ruins of the mill are situated within five feet of the road and can be easily seen.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Swim with ManateeCrystal River
Swimming with manatees is a life-changing experience. We offer eco-tours that include snorkeling with manatees in their natural habitat and participating in hands-on land based ecology lessons. All of our activities meet many of the FL Sunshine Standards and can be adjusted for all grade levels. We work with homeschool groups to tailor our tours for your group and its needs.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Swim with Manatee website
Pioneer Florida MuseumDade City
The Pioneer Florida Museum consists of a number of historically significant buildings: the Old Lacoochee School, the John Overstreet House, The Trilby Depot, Enterprise Church, J.L. Bromley Shoe Repair, Mabel Jordan Barn, C.C. Smith General Store, the Blanton Packing House, a Cane Syrup Mill, and the Quilt Building. The museum hosts hundreds of school children each year as they study Florida heritage and pioneer life.
Young At Art of BrowardDavie
Hands-on cultural, educational and arts experiences for little kids.
Family FarmsDavie
An educational farm experience that last a lifetime! Families can experience farm animals, hayrides, pony rides, fruits, vegetables and flowers when in season.
Halifax Historical MuseumDaytona
The museum presents visitors with a history of the greater Daytona Beach area. Artifacts date from 5,000 B.C. through local Native Americans, the Spanish and British colonial eras, early pioneer families, beach auto racing, WorldWar II and vintage toys. The museum itself is housed in the 100 year old former Merchant's Bank Building.
Art League of Daytona BeachDaytona Beach
This exhibition center for the visual arts offers free admission.
Southeast Museum of PhotographyDaytona Beach
The museum offers K-12 educational programs, photo workshops, a research reference library, and educator resources.
The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS)Daytona Beach
The Museum of Arts Sciences offers kids an on-hands Children's Museum, Summer Camps, Group Tour Guides, educational resources, and a planetarium.
De Leon Springs State ParkDe Leon Springs
'Old Methuselah,' a 500 plus year old bald cypress tree greets visitors. Visitor Center exhibits feature the park's 6,000-year history, starting with the Native American inhabitants called the Mayaca through the 1960s attractions era. Don't miss the home movie (open captioned) of the water skiing elephant. A touch table with bones and shells, park photo albums, printed information and a children's area ensure there is something for everyone. Interpretive signs and kiosks are located throughout the park. Topics include Spring Garden Plantation, the attractions era, animals, plants, Florida's springs and a 1900 horse-drawn road grader. Also, visit the butterfly garden near the main parking lot. Heritage crops grown by Native Americans and plantation owners are planted seasonally behind the Sugar Mill Restaurant.
Ethos Bushcraft & Survival Field TripDeBary
We host Field Trips where we teach kids and parents Bushcraft & Survival skill sets for life. Kids can use these skills if they ever get lost in the woods or get stranded with no tools or survival gear. We will teach how to Filter & Purify water, how to Start & Build a Fire and its various purposes, various methods of Signaling For Rescue, Primitive Shelter Building, and so much more! This is hands-on and fun! Field Trips take place at the beautiful Gemini Springs State Park in DeBary, FL, at their developed campground area where parents can be assured that it's a clean, safe, and professional setting perfect for learning! Email us for more details at ethosbushcraftandsurvival@gmail.com.
Planet Air SportsDeerfield Beach
Planet Air Sports is fitness made fun! Bounce on trampolines, climb rock walls, go through a challenging ropes course, or even zip line through the air! It's an all ages facility toddler through adults. Group special for schools or camps is $17 for two hours or $22 for three!
South Florida Railway MuseumDeerfield Beach
The museum presents visitors with a history of railroading in the South Florida area. Students can examine how trains affected the population growth and industry boom from the 1940's to the 1960's.
Deerfield Beach Historical Society MuseumsDeerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach Historical Society operates the Butler House Museum, the Museum of Black History (formerly known as the Pioneer Cottage), the Mid-Century Museum and Cultural Center, the Old School House, the Red Caboose, and Deerfield Beach Elementary. Educational programs and tours of the Deerfield Beach Historical Society's historic sites are available for schools, youth, and community organizations.
African American Museum of the ArtsDeLand
AAMA's sole focus is African American cultures and art. The museum is home to a permanent collection of more than 150 artifacts, including sculptures and masks from countries of Africa.
Museum of Art – DeLandDeLand
The museum offers exhibitions, education, and outreach programs in visual arts. (Formerly the Museum of Florida Art)
DeLand Naval Air Station MuseumDeLand
The DNAS Museum continues to offer the public an impressive collection of historical artifacts, wartime memorabilia, military art, and veterans’ mementos. In addition to a vast variety of military memorabilia on display from all branches of the military, the collection includes displays dedicated to the men and women who served at DeLand Naval Air Station during WWII, 1942-1946. The collection consists of photographs and memorabilia donated to the museum and arranged to provide a visual remembrance of the purpose and impact the military base had on the local area. New educational displays continue to be developed along with public education programs and tours.
Hunt HouseDelray Beach
Explore fascinating prehistoric South Florida and continue through to Delray’s earliest pioneer stories of how this Village by the Sea was imagined and built. You can also visit the Educational Heritage Garden, which features Florida native habitats with kiosks highlighting the plantings, benefits to the fauna, and important messages about perpetuating Florida native gardens, endangerment issues, and sustainability.
Morikami Museum and Japanese GardensDelray Beach
Japanese cultural arts center in south Florida since 1977. The museum offers visitors rotating exhibits, monthly tea ceremony performances, educational outreach program and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public.
Big Kahuna'sDestin
Big Kahuna's is the largest water park on the Emerald Coast. There are over 40 rides and attractions. Take a day to have fun at the waterpark. We offer group discount rates for groups of 20 or more.
Dunedin Historical Society and MuseumDunedin
The museum displays artifacts, photographs and a library showcasing local history. A CD computer program of the Dunedin Times Newspaper, from 1924 through 1965 is available for research. Collections include antique clothing, household tools and utensils used by Dunedin pioneer families during the 1870's through the 1900's. Original materials from the Dunedin Post Office, Dunedin's first bank, and the Orange Concentrate plant are on site for viewing.
Air Force Armament MuseumEglin Air Force Base
Aviation warfare armament from WWI through the present. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft. Admission is free.
Gamble Plantation Historic State ParkEllenton
This antebellum mansion is the only surviving plantation house in South Florida. It was the headquarters of an expansive sugar plantation and owned by Major Robert Gamble. Guided tours of the and mid-19th century furnished house are available. The park offers picnicking, tours and a visitor center.
Koreshan State Historic SiteEstero
Koreshan State Park offers a window into the lives of a unique and eccentric pioneer group that made its home under towering oaks on the banks of the Estero River. In 1893, the Koreshans, a religious sect founded by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed, moved here and built a settlement based on a commitment to communal living and a belief that the universe existed on the inside of the Earth. Living celibate lives, the enterprising Koreshans established a farm, nursery, and botanical gardens. The park is home to 11 immaculately restored and nationally registered historic buildings erected by the Koreshans between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Guided tours are offered year-round. The tours, guided by our knowledgeable volunteer and ranger staff, will immerse you in the life of the Koreshans and show what it was like to live here. See food prepared from scratch and cooked in a 19th-century wood-burning stove, and visit the industrial area to check out the 1929 Fairbanks-Morse Engine and the machine shop. The Koreshans were known not only known for their unique belief system but also for their innovative use of electricity. They not only provided electricity for the residents of the settlement but also for their neighbors in the area.
Clifford House MuseumEustis
Guilford Davis Clifford, a native of Rome, New York, moved to Florida in 1874 and owned and operated the Eustis General Store. He began building this 4,500 square foot home for his family in January of 1910. The home was occupied by three generations of the Clifford family from Thanksgiving 1911 until the passing of his grand-daughter Charlotte Taylor Wilson in 1983 at the age of 96. The grounds of the historic Clifford House are also home to the only independently housed citrus museum located in the State of Florida. At one time Eustis was known, both nationally and internationally, as the “Orange Capital of the World”. The museum contains a large, formally displayed collection of labels, posters, utensils, tools, equipment, and other memorabilia, relating to the citrus industry in Florida. As part of the efforts of the America In Bloom Committee, which promotes beautification through education and community involvement, the grounds are also being redeveloped. Efforts can already be seen in the flowerbeds surrounding the home, while additional sidewalks and extensive gardens are being added. As of October 2025, the Clifford House is under renovation, but will soon open for regular tours. The Citrus Museum is open for special events and upon special request prearranged with museum staff. The community gardens will always be open for residents and visitors to enjoy. Formerly known as Eustis Historical Museum.
Fort Clinch State ParkFernandina Beach
Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th-century forts in the country. Daily tours with period reenactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors.
Amelia Island Museum of HistoryFernandina Beach
The Amelia Island Museum of History features stories from the Timucua Native American tribe, Spanish and French explorers, pirates and Victorian-era residents.
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State ParkFlagler Beach
The park showcases the 1836 ruins of a former sugar plantation, its mill, a spring house, several wells and the crumbling foundations of the plantation house and slave cabins. This park offers bicycling, boating, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking and nature trails, interpretive exhibits, a museum, and picnicking.
EscapologyFort Lauderdale
Come check out a great team-building and social development opportunity here at Escapology! Students will work with their group to solve puzzles and riddles to ultimately escape the room. Escapology is the only KID-FRIENDLY escape room ON the beach! Come play an escape room and walk right out to the beach after! Keep the competition going from the escape room to castle building, or enjoy a relaxing stroll on the sand. The experience includes a private escape room, escape room bracelet, and a digital picture of the group. This is a great opportunity for field trips and ice breakers!
NSU Art Museum Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale
The Museum of Art offers lectures, gallery talks, and brown bag lunches of current exhibitions and collections. Check the website for podcasts, teacher resources and curriculum guides for students and teachers. Museum Docents lead art exploration tours for schools and community groups. Within the museum is a studio school offering classes in Art History, Figure Drawing, Oil Painting, Watercolor, and Mixed Media.
Museum of Discovery and ScienceFort Lauderdale
Designed for kids, the museum has loads of cool things for your curious scientist to do and see. The museum boasts of sharks, bats, snakes, alligators, turtles and iguanas. A "Living in the Everglades" exhibit teaches kids about life in the Flordia Everglades. "Runways to Rockets" gives kids a chance to take a simulated trip to the Moon or Mars. There is a "Discovery Center" specifically designed for explorers under seven.
Bonnet HouseFort Lauderdale
Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is one of the few complete homes and studios of two American artists with original furnishings open to the public. Nestled among miles of beachfront development are 35 acres of a native barrier island ecosystem.
International Swimming Hall of FameFort Lauderdale
Contains exhibits on the history of swimming.
Schakolad Chocolate FactoryFort Lauderdale
Schakolad Chocolate Factory takes the children on a sweet magical ride exploring the brief history of chocolate making. They get to taste the three different chocolate types, such as White, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Each Child will create his/her own Chocolate Treats: Three treats dipped in Milk Chocolate (such as cookies, pretzels, etc.) - A Chocolate Pizza! Made with a chocolate crust covered with an assortment of toppings. They can top it off with "melted cheese" (white chocolate!) - At the end each child will get to craft his/her own goodie bag. Call us 954.522.6884 to arrange for a date.
Sky Zone Trampoline ParkFort Myers
Sky Zone is the worlds first indoor trampoline park! Offering wall to wall trampolines including dodgeball courts, basketball lanes for dunking and Foam Zone with over 10,000 foam blocks. We offer educational field trips, and discounts to all Homeschool students. Please check out the website or call for more information!
IMAG History & Science CenterFort Myers
The IMAG History & Science Center offers fun for all ages to discover the wonders of science and history, providing a large open environment to explore over 60 hands-on exhibits. Feed a stingray, touch animals in the LIVE! Animal Encounter shows, and visit the Living Lab to see turtles, snakes, frogs, a bearded dragon, and much more! Gaze at the Florida native, and exotic fish in the 3,200-gallon aquarium built by Animal Planet's Tanked and visit the original fort of Fort Myers in a one-of-a-kind 3D Virtual Reality experience. Younger visitors will enjoy the Mini Museum's early childhood area. Come see for yourself why the IMAG is one of the top-rated places for family fun in Southwest Florida!
Beach Walks of SWFLFort Myers Beach
Join us for a 60-minute naturalist-led beach walk on one of Southwest Florida's most beautiful beaches, and learn about our coastline and all the amazing plants and wildlife (birds, mollusks/shells, marine mammals, etc.) that call it home. Beach Walks of SWFL promotes sustainable and ethical practices in shelling and exploring the natural environment. We share knowledge about local coastal ecosystems with residents and tourists in order to make us all better beachgoers. Our walks will leave you with a new appreciation for the beach, its wildlife, and its natural resources! We welcome all ages.
FAU Harbor Branch Tram ToursFort Pierce
FAU Harbor Branch welcomes you to go behind the scenes with one of our outreach scientists to learn more about the research being conducted by the Institute. During this 1.5-hour tour, participants will explore our 144-acre waterfront campus, learn about our history, hear highlights of the cutting-edge research being conducted by our marine scientists and engineers, and discover the impact that our work has on their everyday lives. Spaces fill fast, and tours are limited to 13 people, so book your tour today at www.fau.edu/hboi/bookatour or call 772-242-2293.
FAU Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat ToursFort Pierce
Join us at FAU Harbor Branch for a fun and educational 1.5-hour excursion aboard our Discovery pontoon tour boat. Participants will experience the lagoon like never before - as a marine scientist with state-of-the-art tools, while learning about wildlife and conservation. Boat Tours are offered on Fridays at 10:30 am and Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1 pm. All tours are an hour and a half in length and limited to 30 people. Reservations and payment ($40/person) are required in advance. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit the website or call 772-242-2293.
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum AssociationFort Pierce
The museum is dedicated to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare also known as Navy SEALS..
Emerald Coast Science CenterFort Walton Beach
The science center offers kids of all ages. and even adults, the chance to learn how to become an astronomer, navigate the night sky and gaze upon the wonders of the universe.
Indian Temple Mound MuseumFort Walton Beach
The museum offers visitors an opportuntiy to see anciant cultures living in Florida. Archeologist have uncovered thousands of artifacts providing clues to four ancient civiliazations; The Paleo, Archaic, Woodlands, and Mississippian peoples.
Devils Millhopper Geological State ParkGainesville
This park is built around a 120 foot sinkhole. The hole with its lush vegetation is a miniature rainforest. This park offers hiking and nature trails,pets, picnicking, tours, visitor center, and wildlife viewing.
Harn Museum of ArtGainesville
The Harn Museum’s 108,800-square-foot facility, featuring 10 gallery spaces, is located on the University of Florida campus. The art on view features special traveling exhibitions and the Harn’s collecting areas of African, Asian, modern, and contemporary art, and photography. Exhibitions rotate frequently, providing opportunities to see new works upon every visit. Admission is free!
Matheson MuseumGainesville
Friday field trips and group tours for children are available year-round
- 1-1.5 hour tour
- Start times between 11AM-2PM
- Must be scheduled in advance (filled on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Grades K-12
- Ratio of one chaperone per 7 students
Experiences:
- Guided Museum Tour
- History Crafts and Games
- Tour of Historic Tison Tool Barn
Florida Museum of Natural HistoryGainesville
The Florida Museum of Natural History is located at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The museum offers a bounty of educational programs, camps, hands-on classes and more.
Lubee Bat ConservancyGainesville
"Learn about bats while getting up close and personal. They may even paint for you. Our bats are so AWESOME, they create their own artwork. Where else are you going to see that?!? Schedule your next tour today."
Santa Fe Community College Teaching ZooGainesville
The Teaching Zoo is operated as a part of Santa Fe College's Zoo Animal Technology Program. Field trips and teacher resources are available.
The Little FarmGoulds
The Little Farm offers farm tours, which introduce students to the many ways that agriculture is part of their lives. Students' activities include milking a goat and hand-feeding animals. Your students will be given information about, see, and touch goats, sheep, geese, ducks, pigs, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, horses, donkeys, and cows. Students who tour the butterfly and vegetable (seasonal) gardens see eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults in their natural habitat. Students learn about the butterfly life cycle as well as their role in the environment. The vegetable garden includes some examples of locally grown vegetables as well as some that support the life cycle of some local moths and butterflies. Tours and encounters may take up to three hours, depending on which activities you choose for your students. Picnic areas are available, and bag lunches are encouraged.
The Gulf Breeze ZooGulf Breeze
The zoo features animals from around the world. Visitors can stroll along the walking path to the petting zoo, view animals from a raised boardwalk, or take a safari train to see animals on the preserve. Offers camps for students.
Allen David Broussard Catfish CreekHaines City
Visitors to this preserve need to be prepared for the rugged conditions of the scrub habitat. This park offers fishing, hiking and nature trails, geo-seeking, horse and equestrian trails, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Luther Springs CampHawthorne
Luther Springs is located in Hawthorne, Florida. We offer environmental education field trips that cover a range of topics such as fire ecology, gopher tortoises, tree life cycles, symbiotic relationships, and more! Our curriculum is for grades 1 - 7. Field trips can be one day or groups can stay over night for up to two nights. We offer archery, kayaking, and team-building alongside our environmental lessons. Each trip is flexible for the needs of the group. Prices are per student and meals are included. 1 day $30, 2 days $155, 3 days $310.
Jonathan Dickinson State ParkHobe Sound
Historical interests include a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee. Ranger-guided tours of Trapper Nelson’s 1930s pioneer homestead are available year-round. The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here.
Art and Culture Center of HollywoodHollywood
Offering visitors of all ages classes, exhibitions, performances, and education for students K-12.
Everglades National ParkHomestead
This subtropical wilderness is the largest in the United States. The park is home to three endangered species: the American crocodile, the Florida panther, and the West Indian manatee. Ranger-guided and self-guided field trips available.
Biscayne National ParkHomestead
Biscayne protects aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and coral reefs. Learn history about pirates and shipwrecks, pineapple farmers and presidents. Vistors can boat, snorkel, camp, or watch wildlife all within the park.
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkHomosassa
Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park's underwater observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, American crocodiles, and river otters. Manatee programs are offered three times daily. At the Wildlife Encounter programs, snakes and other native animals are featured. Recreational opportunities include picnicking, nature study, and bird-watching. The park features a children's education center, providing hands-on experiences about Florida's environment.
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park website
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State ParkIslamorada
The land in this area is made from limestone and fossilized coral and was once a working quarry to supply materials for the railroad. Today, visitors can walk along quarry walls and see cross sections of the ancient coral, learn about the quarry, and discover quarry machinery. The visitor center features educational exhibits about the history of this site.
Museum of Contemporary Art JacksonvilleJacksonville
The museum offers school, community and family education programs throughout the year. On site is an ArtExplorium Loft for younger visitors. Free Sunday ArtFusion programs are offeres for families, and summer art programs are available through artcamp@MOCA. Check the website for summer camp weeks and details.
Cummer Museum of Art & GardensJacksonville
The Cummer has the largest permanent fine arts collection in Northeast Florida. Chose from European masters and American impressionists,18th century Meissen porcelain, and two-and-one half acres of historic gardens. The education center provides hands-on art programs for visitors of all ages.
We Rock the Spectrum Kids GymJacksonville
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym is a sensory facility in Jacksonville where children explore and play on a variety of specialized equipment! The facility is designed with all children in mind, although children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) will directly benefit from specialized equipment and staff while learning with age appropriate peers! The facility caters to young children through fine motor and dramatic play centers with swings and gym equipment to larger children who love the zip line, climbing structures, and large trampoline
Jacksonville Zoo and GardensJacksonville
The zoo offers the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Educational programs offer zoo camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and after-dark adventures.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic PreserveJacksonville
Offers ranger-guided tours of Fort Caroline and Kingsley Plantation, historic sites within the park.
Jacksonville SymphonyJacksonville
The Jacksonville Symphony provides a variety of educational concert opportunities throughout the school year that can enhance your music curriculum and educational experiences. Each fall and spring, thousands of students are transported to Jacoby Symphony Hall to enjoy a 45 to 60-minute symphonic program. Encouraging classrooms in grades 2 and up to visit the Jacksonville Symphony at Jacoby Symphony Hall.
Beaches Museum & History ParkJacksonville Beach
The Beaches Museum offers customized field trips for home school groups. The Museum offers educational opportunities for children ages 4-17 and costs $4 per student, parents free. Students will be able to complete a scavenger hunt in the Museum's Permanent Exhibit allowing them to learn about the 6 beach communities. Students will also be able to take a tour of the History Park with a trained docent and see the 1903 Post Office, 1911 Steam Locomotive, 1900 Train Depot, 1900 Foreman's House, 1873 Cracker House, and 1887 Chapel.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & MuseumJupiter
Visitors can climb the landmark 1860 Jupiter Light. Exhibits for the lighthouse are contained in the waterfront History Museum.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkKey Biscayne
Visitors can delve into history on guided tours through the 1825 lighthouse and keeper’s cottage.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkKey Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the first underwater park in the U.S. The visitor center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and theater showing nature videos.
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State ParkKey West
On the southern edge of Key West, Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States. Walk the red-brick corridors of Fort Zachary Taylor, past cannon and gun ports, and history becomes more real than books and photos can depict. One better grasps how soldiers lived as they defended the nation’s southeastern coastline. Tour guides and interpretive panels explain how the fort played important roles in the Civil War and Spanish-American War. History is front and center the third weekend of each month as local re-enactors conduct historic demonstrations.
Key West Museum of Art & History in the Custom HouseKey West
Visitors experience the 1891 Custom House, which served as a post office, court house and government center during Key West's hey day. Join a path once traveled by pirates.
Key West Museum of Art & History in the Custom House website
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society & Historical MuseumKey West
The museum educates visitors on maritime and colonial activity in the Key West area. Offers specific children's programs for kids grades 2-5.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society & Historical Museum website
Truman Little White HouseKey West
The Truman Little White House is a public, living museum. It also serves as a government meeting place and retreat center for the nation's leaders.
Key West Light House and Keeper's Quarters MuseumKey West
The Key West Lighthouse, built in 1847, helped ships navigating dangerous reefs off the lower Keys. Today, the keepers quarters have been fully restored.
Audubon House & Tropical GardensKey West
The 19th Century home was built during the time of the pirates and originally owned by harbor pilot, Captain John H. Geiger. Many works of John James Audubon, world renown ornithologist, are located in the house. The house furniture and decor reflects the elegance and comfortable lifestyle of a wealthy Key West family in the 1800's.
Osceola County Historical SocietyKissimmee
The society operates the Pioneer Village and Museum. Visitors to the village experience the historic Ross Lanier House (1889), learn in a one-room Schoolhouse, see the workings of Citrus Packing House (1882), live out the daily routine of a Cracker Cow Man at the Cow Camp, view museum exhibits, and buy souvenirs at the Tyson General Store (1887). Orange Groves available for family picnics. The village offers week long summer camps for kids ages 5-12.
HEART VillageLake Wales
Hunger Education And Resource Training Village, or HEART Village for short, is a missionary training institute dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering Christian workers with practical skills in cultural adaptation, problem-solving, and community development for the purpose of meeting the needs of the hungry and oppressed while sharing the good news of God's love. Our community is designed as a fully functional simulated developing world village, complete with livestock, a farm, developing world appropriate technology, and cabin-style housing. We offer short tours, field-trips for homeschool groups, and overnight camps called Mission Awareness Ventures (MAVs for short). The MAV experience allows younger students to have a shortened version of the education, responsibilities, and community building as our 15-week/semesters for college students. Give us a call to schedule your field trip or MAV experience.
Lake Kissimmee State ParkLake Wales
Living history demonstrations of the early Florida "cow hunters" in an 1876-era cow camp.
Lake Wales Museum and Cultural CenterLake Wales
Lake Wales Museum and Cultural Center, also known as the Depot, was originally built in 1928 for use as a passenger train station. Today, the Depot houses a resource center for the history of Lake Wales.
Museum of Polo and Hall of FameLake Worth
The museum educates visitors about Polo. Exhibits include: history of Polo, women in Polo, instruments of the game, Polo ponies, and the 100th Anniversary of the United States Open Championship.
Lake Worth PlayhouseLake Worth Beach
The Lake Worth Playhouse offers three school-time shows per season. Each show is geared for students ages 5 to 11 and adheres to Florida State Sunshine Standards. Visit the website for a current listing of shows being offered.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern CollegeLakeland
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College is an academic and community museum that engages audiences of all ages with world-class exhibitions, programs, and experiences; the Museum offers avenues for lifelong learning and ways to see and reflect on our shared world through art and visual culture in new and innovative ways. Admission is always free. Formerly Polk Museum of Art.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College website
Florida Children's MuseumLakeland
Florida Children’s Museum features world-class exhibits that foster creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and imagination for all! Field Trips are aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. standards and intentionally support mathematical thinking, the nature of science, and literacy development.
Pinellas Park Heritage VillageLargo
Visit the living history museum located in Pinellas County. Visitors may view more than 25 historic structures dating back to the 19th century. Buildings include: a school, church, sponge warehouse, railroad depot, store, and a variety of historic homes. Admission if free.
Holloway FoundationLeesburg
Non-profit natural resources foundation with a mission of connecting youth and adults to nature. The foundation farm is an 80+ acre property with wooded habitats, grass / wildflower fields, wetlands, and a historic barn for indoor activities and restroom facilities. The foundation provides opportunities to study natural environments, wildlife habitats, nature crafts, or simply stroll the nature trails. The foundation is privately funded, so these opportunities are provided at no cost to participants. Contact: Dan Keeling, 352.205.2467
Suwannee River State ParkLive Oak
Visitors can see remnants of a 19th-century steamship and two ghost towns that have been reclaimed by the sandhill wilderness, which is home to diverse and imperiled native species.
Lion Country SafariLoxahatchee
Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park. Visitors can experience animal displays and encounters, animal feeding, 7 rides, water sprayground, food, and shopping.
Dolphin QuestMadeira Beach
Offering field trips to children of all ages, offering an hour and half boat ride on a Coast Guard inspected dolphin watching vessel, Dolphin Quest. Tour guides teach children about dolphins, sea turtles, shore birds, shells, and the importance of preserving our marine environment. You are able to view dolphins that come right up to the vessel.
Art & History Museums of MaitlandMaitland
Art & History Museums of Maitland (A&H) is a premier Central Florida cultural destination and community gathering place, combining the best of both art and history. A&H is home to four unique museums: the Maitland Historical Museum, the Telephone Museum, the Waterhouse Residence & Carpentry Shop Museum, and the Maitland Art Center (the only National Historic Landmark in greater Orlando). A&H is also home to a variety of art classes and workshops, as well as two artist residency programs.
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of FloridaMaitland
One of the oldest facilities of its kind, the Holocaust Center was created specifically to teach about the human cost of prejudice and the importance of protecting the safety and rights of all members of a community. No admission is charged to visit the facility, but donations are accepted. There is a permanent museum that uses text panels and displays of artifacts that tell the story of the Holocaust from early history to post-liberation. It is structured as a self-guided tour, but groups are encouraged to make reservations in advance so they can have access to the full-time teacher on staff. In an adjoining area, some panels describe the lives of local survivors who came from different nations and survived in different ways. There is a lending library of over 6,000 books and hundreds of videotapes and DVDs on a broad range of Holocaust-related topics. Teaching trunks with class-sized sets of materials are also available for larger groups. Throughout the year, the Center offers changing traveling exhibits, a number of lectures and films, adult education opportunities, a student creative arts contest, teacher training, and commemorative programs, all open to the general public free of charge.
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida website
Audubon Center for Birds of PreyMaitland
The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is an urban environmental that focuses on the rescue, medical treatment, rehabilitation and release of Florida's raptors. We invite you to experience our unique location, tucked in an urban neighborhood, just outside Orlando. During your visit, guests will see over 50 non-releasable raptors, the butterfly garden, interactive exhibits, and enjoy the gazebo over Lake Sybelia. Group tours and programming is available, more information on Center's website.
Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature TrailsMarathon
Inside the Museum, see a 600-year-old dugout canoe, remnants of pirate ships, and a simulated coral reef cave. Learn about the native Keys inhabitants, the early explorers, the pioneers and developers of the “Railroad That Died at Sea”. See the Bellarmine jug (circa 1580), a shipwreck artifact that was found in 1980 in near-perfect condition in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida Keys. See Key Deer and other animals native to the Florida Keys, including turtles, snails, snakes, and whales. George & Olivia Adderley’s story begins in the 1890s, when they sailed from the Bahamas to the Keys. The Adderley House is a classic Bahamian-style house and is the oldest house in the Keys outside Key West. You can also visit the Wild Bird Center, the Lagoon, and take a guided tour.
Florida Caverns State ParkMarianna
The only state park in Florida to offer cave tours to the public.
Liberty Bell Memorial MuseumMelbourne
The museum showcases a full-size replica of the original Liberty Bell. This bell is cast by the makers of the original bell. Visitors can tap the Bell with a rubber mallet and hear the ring of freedom.
Brevard ZooMelbourne
Brevard Zoo offers lots of activities like kayaking, riding the train and feeding the animals. In addition, daily the Zoo offers animal demonstrations that rotate depending on the day including alligator, otter and vulture feedings.
Sebastian Inlet State ParkMelbourne Beach
Two museums provide area history. The McLarty Treasure Museum highlights the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, while the Sebastian Fishing Museum chronicles the history of the area's fishing. industry.
Kennedy Space CenterMerritt Island
The center offers visitors the opportunity to experience NASA's launch headquarters. Students can tour launch areas, meet veteran astronauts, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch.
Veterans Memorial CenterMerritt Island
With an amazing array of military artifacts ranging from the Revolutionary War to the current conflicts in the Middle East, the VMC strives to educate the public on the military's efforts both past and present in a FREE museum, library and plaza.
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts CenterMiami
The Hispanic Cultural Art Center has permanent events for children and the community. We have two galleries that present permanent exhibitions of Latin American artists. On the last Sunday of each month, we have Family Sundays, where we have theaters performances, games, stories times, arts and crafts. We have permanent Classical Ballet classes for children from 3 years of age and up. The first Saturday of the month, we have movie Saturdays, Poetic Gathering Fridays, and much more.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)Miami
The museum offers weekday interactive tours for K-12 grade students. Free guided tours are available every Sunday at 2 p.m. "Second Saturdays are Free for Families" events are held in the springtime. Families spend the playing games, doing art activities, watching live entertainment, and taking tours. Formerly Miami Art Museum.
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art MuseumMiami
The museum offers educational programs to families, schools and communities. The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery offers famiies interactive activities designed to educate and entertain. The museum offers guided tours, self guided tours and podcasts free of charge.
Lowe Art MuseumMiami
The Lowe Art Museum serves the University of Miami.
Miami Children's MuseumMiami
The museum offers camps, classes and interactive exhibits for kids.
Miccosukee Indian VillageMiami
Miccosukee Indian Village provides you with an excellent opportunity to invite your students on a culturally enriching field trip to the Florida Everglades. To book your school field trip, please contact us at 305-223-8380 Ext 1056 or 2409 or by email at xochiltp@miccosukeetribe.com & Talishaw@miccosukeetribe.com.
WolfsonianMiami
The Wolfsonian-FIU collects objects from the modern era (1885-1945) focuses on how art and design shape impacts humans.
Miami Science MuseumMiami
Includes a museum, wildlife center, planetarium and exhibits.
Vizcaya Museum and GardensMiami
Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark built by agricultural industrialist James Deering in 1916. The Museum campus features a main house, ten acres of formal gardens, a hardwood hammock, and historic village.
Zoo MiamiMiami
The zoo offers families field trips, educational programs, zoofari camps, and parent/teacher resources.
Bass Museum of ArtMiami Beach
The Bass presents temporary exhibitions of international contemporary art. In addition, The Bass is a collecting institution and presents long-term exhibitions of works from the collection within the exhibition schedule. The founding Bass collection of historic objects and old masters can be seen regularly on view within the context of contemporary art works.
Holocaust MemorialMiami Beach
The Memorial serves to memorialize victims, provide solace to survivors, and factually inform visitors of the Holocaust.
West Florida Railroad MuseumMilton
The West Florida Railroad Museum boasts a combination freight and passenger depot, several outbuildings, model railroads, and memorabilia from various railroads across the country that are rich in history and excitement.
Mount Dora Living History of the Civil War eraMount Dora
This once a year opportunity allows students to "visit" the 1860's and learn about life in the Civil War. They will visit a Civil War army camp, see soldiers firing muskets & cannon, learn how women contributions, participate in children's past times and more. THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES AND IS GREAT FOR ALL AGES. Reservations are preferred but NOT REQUIRED. $2 per student/Adults FREE. Incl free admission to weekend battle. Always held late Jan - early Feb. See website for contact info.
Medieval TimesMultiple locations
Exciting, family friendly dinner theater featuring an authentic medieval tournament and feast with jousting knights, and live horses.
Collier-Seminole State ParkNaples
Bay City Walking Dredge No. 489 was constructed in Bay City, Michigan, and used to construct the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) in the late 1920s. Its revolutionary design allowed it to "walk" itself forward as it was dredging limestone to create the roadbed. The Bay City Walking Dredge was designated a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1993. An ASME landmark represents "a progressive step in the evolution of mechanical engineering." The dredge was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The dredge is on display inside the park with kiosks explaining its history and purpose. The park has interpretive kiosks located near the Bay City Walking Dredge and interpretative displays at the interpretive center, Blockhouse. The Blockhouse is a stylized recreation of a Seminole War fort, and the first floor is open to the public.
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples
The conservatory aims to protect the water, land and wildlife unique to Southwest Florida. Great place for field trips. Offers eco-camps for kids.
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education CenterNaples
The Museum houses over 1,000 World War II and Holocaust artifacts and original photographs donated or permanently loaned by local survivors, liberators, and other dedicated people. Both self-guided and docent-led tours are available to visitors at the museum. Formerly Southwest Florida Holocaust Museum.
Naples ZooNaples
A nationally accredited zoo and historic botanical garden.
Dudley Farm Historic State ParkNewberry
The park is an authentic working farm showcasing three generations of the Dudley family from 1850 through the 1940s. Park staff in period clothing perform daily chores, raise crops, and tend to livestock.
Museum of Contemporary Art North MiamiNorth Miami
MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts.
Silver River State ParkOcala
The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center is a program of Marion County Public Schools. The museum is located within Silver Springs State Park. While school is in session, the museum serves the school system, and the grounds are closed to the public. On weekends, the museum is operated by park staff and volunteers and is open to the public. Throughout the year, the museum hosts educational events, and visitors have access to the research library with prior notice. The complex also includes a late 1800s pioneer Cracker settlement, a segregation-era Black American one-room schoolhouse, several log cabins, and a wood-fired pottery kiln.
Appleton Museum of ArtOcala
Tour the renowned permanent collection or one of the temporary exhibitions. Also offers special themed tours and Artspace activities, upon request. Email AppletonEducation@cf.edu for more information or to schedule a field trip.
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm InboxOcala
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm is home to America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses. We offer educational and interactive farm tours 4 days a week. The tour starts with a 1 hour history lesson about the breeds arrival to the US, and is followed by a guided 1 hour walk around the farm where you get to interact with our Mares, Foals, and Stallions. We are Ocala's #1 Thing to do on Trip Advisor, with over 900 5 star reviews.
Don Garlits Museum of Drag RacingOcala
A museum for people who love drag racing.
Tom West BlueberriesOcoee
Tom West blueberries is a family owned and locally grown blueberry farm offering field trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays April thru May. The cost is 5.00 per child and every child will receive a pint of blueberries to take home. Parents are welcome to join. Tour includes a family history of the farm and lessons on the procedure of growing blueberries.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State ParkOkeechobee
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is recognized as a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. Stargazers have the chance to see stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance. Jupiter and Saturn are both clearly visible in the night sky. You may be able to witness the International Space Station making its orbit around Earth. Rocket launches from the space centers on the east coast are also viewable. Please note: The entrance is closed daily 15 minutes after sunset. Only registered campers or after-hours pass holders are allowed entry after dark.
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State ParkOkeechobee
Okeechobee Battlefield is the site of one of Florida's significant battles during the Second Seminole War. The Battle of Okeechobee, fought on Christmas Day, 1837, involved more than 1,000 United States military and volunteer soldiers, fighting against several hundred Seminole and Miccosukee warriors along the northern edge of Lake Okeechobee. The battle is considered a turning point in the war, with full-scale attacks ceasing and the number of smaller skirmishes diminishing after the event. Okeechobee Battlefield Historic Park has historical battlefield reenactments once a year, usually in February.
Olustee Battlefield Historic State ParkOlustee
On February 20th, 1864, Florida's largest Civil War battle took place at this site. There is a battle reenactment every February, where living history, authentic encampments, and reenactors bring Florida history to life. Educational programs and demonstrations designed specifically for school groups are offered on the Friday of the reenactment weekend, where kids can see what life was like in 1860s Florida.
Monkey Joe'sOrlanda
Monkey Joe's brings unlimited play, wall-to-wall fun, with giant inflatable jumps to slick slides, rockin’ arcades, jungle playgrounds and a classic snack shack. We cater to children aged 1 to 12 7 days a week. We offer group discounts for groups with 11 children or more and weekly specials. Check out our Website and Social Media Pages for special events. Two locations: Winter Park & Orlando (I-Drive)
SEA LIFE Orlando AquariumOrlando
SEA LIFE Aquarium offers groups the opportunity to explore the creatures that live in our lakes, rivers and oceans through interactive, hands-on experiences. From feeling the spiny skin of a Sea Star to gazing at sharks swimming overhead, spend the day exploring over 20 marine exhibits, 2,000 sea creatures and 250 species in an immersive setting. Homeschool rates are available for organized, local groups serving children in grades K-12. Tickets start at $10.00 per person. Combo tickets including admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and/or The Orlando Eye start at $17 per person.
Orlando Museum of ArtOrlando
Called the OMA, this museum offers many kid-friendly art events. These programs include: Family days, birthday parties, art camps, Head Start programs, School-aged "Art Encounter", and preschool-aged "Art Adventure". The OMA offers a variety of cross-curricular educational tours. During these tours, youth will have the opportunity to engage with works of art ranging from Ancient American artifacts to original picture book illustrations, to contemporary and traditional works of art. See the Tours section of the website for more information.
The Escape EffectOrlando
Truly unique escape rooms with four different and customizable 75, 90 and 120-minute adventures. Promotes communication, memory, problem solving and time management skills! Work together and think outside the box to solve puzzles alongside having fun! All ages welcome and group discounts offered.
Crayola Experience OrlandoOrlando
Crayola Experience Orlando has 26 unique hands-on experiences. At this one-of-a-kind attraction, where color, chemistry & technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for a child's imagination. A Homeschool group of 15 or more includes a free group leader admission ticket. The group will get unlimited access to all of the 26 hands-on attractions and the two live stage shows. Please contact Denise McKinnie, Group Sales to reserve your spot today at 407-757-1718 or email her at dmckinnie@crayola.com.
Orange County History CenterOrlando
The Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring 14,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum also offers visiting exhibitions and a wide range of programs for families, children, and adults. The History Center also offers programs specially designed for Home School Students.
Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionOrlando
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the life of the Titanic. The exhibition focuses on the Titanic's compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site and extensive room re-creations. Upon entering Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, visitors will be drawn back in time to April 1912, when the Ship embarked on its maiden voyage. Guests will receive a replica boarding pass, assume the role of a passenger, and follow a chronological journey through life on the Titanic. They hold guided tours for kids 5-11 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Orlando Science CenterOrlando
The Orlando Science Center offers hands-on fun for everyone. Programs include: Field Trips, Off-Site Programs, School Break Camps, Summer Camps and Academy, Science Competitions, Homeschool Programs, and Scouting Programs.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - OrlandoOrlando
Ripleys is known for amazing exhibits, unusual art, and unique and strange artifacts. The Orlando site is called the Odditorium. The Odditorium specifically has 16 galleries of odd and strange items from around the world.
Harry P. Leu GardensOrlando
The Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical garden with a large turn-of-the-century house museum located in the center. Visitors can view the largest formal rose garden in Florida.
Chocolate KingdomOrlando
Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Our Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Micro Batch Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery.
GatorlandOrlando
Let your students experience first-hand all that Gatorland has to offer. Including up-close encounters with alligators, snakes, tarantulas, and everything in between. Gatorland offers field trips that are educational AND unique. Contact group sales to learn more about Gatorland's Field Trip experience and find out more about menu options. Don't forget to ask about our FREE parking and tour discounts. Contact group sales at (407) 855-5496 Extension 264 or via email at JoIndomenico@gatorland.com.
Fun Spot America Theme ParkOrlando & Kissimmee
A popular and affordable destination in Florida for class field trips or summer camp outings is visiting Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando. These educational experiences emphasize learning, so expect fast-paced thrills and hands-on activities that keep kids engaged. Field trips at Fun Spot America incorporate Florida's Sunshine State Standards to assist with classroom learning while making it fun and exciting and applying what they are learning in school to the world around them.
Marie Selby Botanical GardensOsprey & Sarasota
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional history. Established by forward-thinking women of their time, Selby Gardens is composed of the 15-acre Downtown Sarasota campus and the 30-acre Historic Spanish Point campus in the Osprey area of Sarasota County, Florida. The Downtown Sarasota campus on Sarasota Bay is the only botanical garden in the world dedicated to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and ferns, and other tropical plants. There is a significant focus on botany, horticulture, education, historical preservation, and the environment. Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus features the world’s first net positive energy botanical garden complex, generating more energy than it consumes. The Historic Spanish Point campus is located less than 10 miles south along Little Sarasota Bay. One of the largest preserves showcasing native Florida plants and active archaeology that is interpreted for and open to the public, it celebrates an archaeological record that encompasses approximately 5,000 years of Florida history.
Flagler MuseumPalm Beach
Henry Flagler brought railroads and luxury hotels to Florida. Today, tourism and agriculture are the cornerstone of Florida's economy. The museum shows visitors the beginning of the Gilded Age.
Adventure HQPalm Shores
Adventure HQ is one of the largest indoor adventure destinations on the Space Coast, covering in excess of 30,000 sq ft. Adventure HQ features a unique array of attractions including bouldering walls, ninja warrior courses, crazy climb walls, escape rooms, and much more. Adventure HQ hosts field trips, team building events, climbing classes, and other group activities! Adventure HQ also hosts discounted homeschool days on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Call us on 321 241 1190 or email info@adventurehqfl.com to book your group adventure today!
Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological SitePalmetto
While this park is small, it is home to thousands of years of history. Visitors can see a piece of the living history by visiting the park’s main attraction, the Native American mound. This 20-foot-tall mound is comprised of sand, fossils, and other debris left behind by the tribe that lived in the area. The walkway winds under towering Spanish moss trees and sable palms, leading to the base of a set of stairs at the bottom of the mound. Visitors can then walk up the stairs to the top of the mound to view it in all its ancient glory. Along the path leading to the mound, there are interpretive signs telling the story of the area and how it became a prized archaeological site.
Bay Arts AlliancePanama City
Offers Arts in Education events for elementary aged children.
Science & Discovery Center of Northwest FloridaPanama City
The center offer a multitude of educational program.
Man in the Sea MuseumPanama City Beach
The museum helps visitors to discover the old ways of deep sea voyaging and the roots of dea diving. There is a large collection of rare diving equipment, including the famous SEALAB-1 used by the US Navy.
Florida Railroad MuseumParrish
The Museum operates weekend excursions year-round from the Train Station in Parrish, Florida. The caboose is available to rent for small birthday parties.
Pensacola Museum of ArtPensacola
The PMA welcomes schools and organizations to plan group tours to experience the museum together. To be considered for group tour pricing, you must have a group of between 10 - 50 visitors. Tours can either be scheduled with a docent guide or self-guided.
Pensacola LighthousePensacola
Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. The Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum offers climbing tours, ghost tour,s and the best seats in the house for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice flights. Come explore Civil War, Coast Guard, and maritime history exhibits in the Richard C. Callaway Museum. The lighthouse is located onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. Public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on Blue Angel Parkway. All U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals 18 and older must have a valid government-issued identification card.
National Naval Aviation MuseumPensacola
The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world's largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida. Share the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history and see more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. These historic and one-of-a-kind aircraft are displayed both inside the Museum's nearly 350,000 square feet of exhibit space and outside on its 37-acre grounds. Admission is free! The National Naval Aviation Museum is located at 1750 Radford Boulevard on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Please note that the museum is located on an active U.S. military installation with access through a security gate. Public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on the south end of Blue Angel Parkway. The museum is open every day of the year from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The Hangar Bay One annex closes at 3:30 PM.
RC Race TrackPensacola
Students will learn valuable things like teamwork, hand/eye coordination, as well as get plenty of outdoor exercise and fun while taking turns driving RC Radio Control Race Cars that go up to 100+ mph on our off-road dirt race track. While not in the current group that is driving, student groups will take turns spotting the track as a turn-marshall, basically flipping over and resetting any of the big RC cars or trucks that flip over or get stuck on the track. Lunch and water is provided, and it's recommended to bring additional snacks, water, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Forest Capital Museum State ParkPerry
The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early 1800s. The museum celebrates that heritage. The heart of the museum is dedicated to longleaf pines and the 5,000 products manufactured from them. The 50-plus-year-old longleaf pines growing on the museum grounds provide a majestic canopy and create an enjoyable walking trail for visitors. Upon exiting the museum, visitors take a step back in time to explore an authentic 19th-century cracker homestead, much like those scattered throughout Florida at the turn of the century. Rangers lead interpretive tours during special events and upon request.
Museum of the IslandsPine Island
The museum is located in what was once the island's first public library. Visitors to Pine Island can view the artifacts of this rural island of fishing villages and early history of its people.
Bell Family FarmPolk City
We are a petting farm located in Polk City, in Polk County. We have goats, cows, pigs and chickens. Our animals are very friendly and we offer hands on, interactive field trips. We are also launching our Homeschool Social program one day a week which offers a discount to homeschool families.
Fantasy of FlightPolk City
Visitors experience the fun and adventures of flying. Houses over 20 rare and vintage aircraft for flight enthusiasts to see. Open seasonally.
The Rink on the BeachPompano Beach
40,000 sq ft ice skating facility located in Pompano Beach. The facility offers hockey, figure skating, ice skating lessons & free skate. They have 2 rinks available.
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Pacetti Hotel MuseumsPonce Inlet
Step back in time and discover Florida’s rich maritime and social history as you tour the world-famous Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, and the Constance D. Hunter Historic Pacetti Hotel Museum. Constructed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse has guided mariners along Florida’s coast for more than 135 years. Nearly 150 years have passed since the Ponce De Leon (formerly Mosquito) Inlet Lighthouse was initially activated in 1887, and the fishing resort known as the Pacetti Hotel first opened its doors for business. Discover the rich and fascinating history of these two historic properties and the small coastal fishing community that developed around them. Visitors can choose to explore the museums on their own using a self-guided map at any time during the museums' normal hours of operation. Or, take advantage of public tour opportunities on specific dates throughout the year.
Gamble Place Spruce Creek PreservePort Orange
James N. Gamble, of the Procter and Gamble Company and a long time winter resident of Daytona Beach, bought this land on Spruce Creek for use as a rural retreat. Gamble Place is adjacent to Cracker Creek, and is surrounded by an associated 175-acre nature preserve. Guests to Gamble Place can step back in time to experience the same pristine environment that James N. Gamble found so inviting during his first visit to the area in the late 1800’s. Included in the National Register of Historic Places, Gamble Place features a historic home, cottage, and Citrus Packing House. The “Florida cracker-style” house, named “Egwanulti” (a Native American word meaning “by the water”), was built in 1907, and used as a winter retreat. The once privately-owned Citrus Packing House is the only one currently in existence in its original location in Florida. This vanishing piece of history is significant to Florida and our visitors. In addition to the buildings, visitors can observe wildlife, ancient cypress trees and beautiful azalea blossoms.
River Lilly Eco-CruisePort St Lucie
Narrated eco tour on the pristine North Fork of the St Lucie river. Tour is 1.5 hours long. Discounts for groups of 20 or more. See and learn about alligators, turtles and a variety of birds in their natural environment, local plant life and the history of the river.
Constitution Convention Museum State ParkPort St. Joe
Home of Florida's first State Constitution Convention. The museum commemorates the work of the 56 territorial delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution in 1838. Visitors can view displays and exhibits of 19th century life in St. Joseph.
Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National ShrineSaint Augustine
The Shrine is dedicated to the first Greek people who came to America in 1768. The Chapel is filled with Byzantine style frescoes, artifacts, photographs and historical documents of those colonists.
A Bioluminescent Eco-adventureSaint Cloud
Bioluminescent Field Study on the Space Coast. Select from tandem kayaks, clear bottom kayaks, 10 person raft, mountain biking, or hiking to get up close with manatees, dolphins, alligators, and birds, bugs, spiders, snakes (over 2700 species in all). Experience seven distinct ecosystems located between the Canaveral National Seashore and the Kennedy Space Center. See wild Florida from water level. Experienced and educated guides bring you and your students on an adventure they will remember for a lifetime.
Central Florida Animal ReserveSaint Cloud
Central Florida Animal Reserve is a rescue facility for lions, tigers, Cougars, and leopards, close to Orlando, Florida. We currently have 14 big cats from a variety of situations, and we provide lifelong care for these amazing animals. We work with homeschool groups as a fun and educational visit for kids of every age.
The Dali MuseumSaint Petersburg
The museum pays tribute to surrealist Salvador Dali. The Dali offers educational programs to families, youth and educators. Summer camps and video contest help students connect with surrealism.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical GardensSanford
This zoo emphasizes conservation, education, and wildlife preservation. Be sure to download the education resource guide.
Sanibel Historical Village and MuseumSanibel
The story of Sanibel is told from the Calusa and Spanish eras to the early pioneer families who settled on the island in the 1800s. It tells of warriors, adventures, fishermen, farmers, and proprietors. Nine historic buildings were moved from their original sites. Each building has been restored to its original state. They also have a replica of a Packing House and Bailey’s garage.
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & AquariumSanibel
The museum offers visitors 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the world. There is a learning lab with a hands-on play area for kids, and a tank with indigenous mollusks.
Eden Gardens State ParkSanta Rosa Beach
The historic Wesley House is the focal point of Eden Gardens State Park. Once inside the home, guests are guided on a walk through the history of Point Washington, the Wesley family, and the park’s benefactress, Lois Maxon. Guests will have the opportunity to view her extensive collection of antique furniture dating from as early as 1790 through the late 1800s American and European Empire period. The Wesley House itself has been lovingly preserved, maintaining the original yellow heart pine siding, floors, and interior molding, as well as 95% of its original glass pocket windows.
Ringling Museum of ArtSarasota
A museum dedicated to America's cultural history. The museum campus contains two circus museum, a historic mansion, and a theater.
Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota
Mote Aquarium allows guests the chance to explore the ocean with touch pools, shark, dolphin, manatee and sea turtle exhibits, and a viewable working lab for marine life research.
Crowley Museum and Nature CenterSarasota
Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a 191-acre farmstead established in 1878. Site includes rare Florida habitat, pioneer buildings, and heritage farm animals.
Children's Museum of the HighlandsSebring
The Children's Museum of the Highlands was designed to give kids (ages 1-12) a safe environment to learn and explore.
Fort Mose Historical State ParkSt. Augustine
Fort Mose Historic State Park is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered the settlement of Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, or Fort Mose for short, as a settlement for those fleeing slavery from the English colonies in the Carolinas. After 40 years of collaboration between archaeologists, volunteers, Florida Park Service staff, artists, and public officials, the reconstruction of the historic 1738 fort originally built to defend the settlement is complete. Those inclined toward history will enjoy the interactive museum that tells the complete story of Fort Mose. Although there are no remains of the original earth and wooden structures, visitors can view the land where the settlement once stood and tour the recreation of the historic fort.
Oldest Wooden School HouseSt. Augustine
The oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States. The building, made of red cedar and cypress, dates back to the early 18th century. The materials, including the nails and wooden pegs, were all cut buy hand. The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse was also the first co-ed school. It educated both girls and boys together beginning in 1788.
Florida Water Warriors: Educational CruisesSt. Augustine
Florida Water Warriors offers low cost//o cost science-based cruises where students go out onto the water and conduct water testing, plankton sampling, wildlife logging and more! We believe that hands-on education is the best way to learn so the students will take away, theory, practical skills, and a deeper connection with our environment. Florida Water Warriors wants to reach students regardless of economic status so we have flexible pricing and financial aid options. Come out onto the water with us! All school ages and abilities welcome, our boat carries drinks, snacks, and a bathroom.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & MuseumSt. Augustine
Learn about 500+ years of maritime history at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. From the first wooden watch tower in the late 1500s to the current St. Augustine Light Station, built from 1871-1874, discover the importance of these aids-to-navigation.
Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentSt. Augustine
The Castillo was built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. Re-enactors bring history alive here with Ranger talks, museum exhibits, historical weapons demonstrations, living history reenactments, and special events.
Fort Matanzas National MonumentSt. Augustine
Fort Matanzas is a 1740 Spanish fort. The Fort is accessible only by guided boat tours. Hiking trails are available on the barrier island.
St. Augustine Historical SocietySt. Augustine
The Oldest House Museum Complex is owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society. Admission to the Oldest House Museum Complex includes a guided tour of Florida's Oldest House, access to the Webb Museum (the oldest purpose-built museum in the state of Florida), ornamental gardens, a rotating exhibit gallery, Surf Culture Museum, the Page Edwards Gallery, and the museum store. The Oldest House is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours run every half hour. Reservations for tours are not required.
Potter's Wax MuseumSt. Augustine
The museum features over 160 wax figures of authors, artists, inventors, scientists, and explorers.
Old Florida MuseumSt. Augustine
The Old Florida Museum at the Florida Agricultural Museum is a hands-on learning environment for students of all ages. Many homeschool groups love the programs offered here as part of a well-balanced curriculum. The programs meet applicable sunshine standards. Booking a field trip with The Old Florida Museum will allow students to participate in several areas of study, including Spanish Colonial, Timucua Native American culture, Black History, Archaeology, Pioneer Homesteading in the 1800s, and a sailing adventure on the Corazon de Madre as we sail to the new land of St. Augustine. There are dedicated homeschool days each year. All members of the family are welcome to attend!
Lightner MuseumSt. Augustine
The Lightner Museum showcases the Gilded Age of America. Collections include Victorian art glass and stained glass work by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Visitors get insight into 19th-century life with examples of costumes, furnishings, mechanical musical instruments, and other artifacts.
City of St. Augustine - Colonial Spanish Quarter MuseumSt. Augustine
The Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum is a living history museum where costumed historical interpreters tell the story of everyday life in 1740s.
City of St. Augustine - Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum website
St. Augustine Alligator FarmSt. Augustine
The farm, founded in 1893, is one of Florida's oldest zoological attractions. Exhibits include: Albino Alligators, Birds of Africa, Exotic Birds and Mammals, Florida Native Reptiles & Amphibian House, Fossil, Komodo Dragon, Crocodiles, Pythons, Red-ruffed Lemurs and a Wading Bird Rookery.
Marineland Dolphin AdventureSt. Augustine
Marineland Dolphin Adventure offers Field Trips, Homeschool Days, and Sea Squirts programs that offer fun, education, and immersion into the world of marine science. Our staff of dedicated educators teach your students about dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, ocean conservation, and more while having access to the park as well. Check out Marineland.net under the Learn tab for more information and we hope to see you soon!
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State ParkSt. George Island
Located on a barrier island on Florida’s Forgotten Coast, Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park is tucked away from major city lights. Minimal light pollution affords breathtaking opportunities to witness a truly dark sky. The park offers the best viewing of the night sky in the region, and staff are working toward a designation as a Dark Sky park with the International Dark Sky Association. An observation platform built by volunteers provides the perfect perch for night visitors to see stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance. Jupiter and Saturn are both clearly visible in the night sky. You might be able to spot the International Space Station making its orbit around Earth, or witness the wispy white and purple glow of the Milky Way rising over the white sand dunes. Please note that the entrance is closed daily 15 minutes after sunset. Only registered campers or after-hours pass holders are allowed entry after dark.
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State ParkSt. Marks
The park's museum displays pottery and tools unearthed near the original fort. Interpretive displays explain the history of the San Marcos site. An 18-minute video recounts the days of the Spanish, English, American, and Confederate forces that once occupied this site. The video does a great job of tying all the periods of the fort together. A self-guided interpretive trail is open to visitors, and guided tours are available.
Museum of Fine ArtsSt. Petersburg
The Museum of Fine Arts offers visitors of Florida's west coast an experience in art collected from antiquity to the present. Every third Saturday of the month, family events are scheduled to enrich children in arts and crafts.
Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts CenterSt. Petersburg
The Morean is here to help you create an exciting, adventurous, creative Arts package. We have many different options for each location, and can tailor your experience to your needs. Make it educational and ask for the STEM tour at the Chihuly Collection, deliver thrills working with molten glass in a Morean Glass Studio Hot Shop experience, or build a group totem pole or other team creation at the Morean Center for Clay. We offer both Virtual and in-person experiences. For more information, please reach out to groupsales@moreanartscenter.org.
Chihuly Collection presented by the Morean Arts Center website
Great Explorations Childrens MuseumSt. Petersburg
The museum caters to kids 7 & younger, and offers summer camps, classes, and hands-on learning.
St. Petersburg Museum of HistorySt. Petersburg
Located on the entrance to the spectacular Pier District, the Museum of History has shared stories of the Sunshine City for a century. Experience the world's first commercial airline, explore the world's largest collection of autographed baseballs, and stroll through the history of the Sunshine City.
Florida Holocaust MuseumSt. Petersburg
The museum is dedicated to educating all races and cultures of people in the prevention of future genocides. At The Florida Holocaust Museum, history is not only remembered—it is experienced. Powerful artifacts, survivor voices, plus changing exhibitions and interactive experiences keep these lessons relevant for today.
FloridaRAMASt. Petersburg
FloridaRAMA is an immersive art and technology museum where all ages are invited to explore our world of playful art and technology exhibits based on original Florida stories. Our mission is art for all, play for all, and joy for all. Our team will work with you to schedule your school field trip and choose an activity to inspire and educate your group! Formerly Fairgrounds St. Pete.
Home School Tuesday Play Day With Chuck E Cheese!Statewide
Chuck E Cheese Home School Play Days Every 2nd Tuesday of each month $11.99 per child includes: 90 minutes of games play and reusable game card 🎴 Free drink with refills 🥤 E-Tickets earned during play. 🎫 No reservations necessary...just say you are there for Home School Tuesday Play Day to get this deal. 😊 This event is company-wide!
Elliott MuseumStuart
The Elliott Museum offers local history exhibits, temporary exhibits and a variety of collections to include vintage cars, baseball, artwork, Americana, and so much more.
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State ParkTallahassee
Natural Bridge is the site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida. Every March, a reenactment of the battle is held at the park. There is also a sinkhole there that the river drops into and flows underground for 1/4 mile before it can be seen again. The park offers fishing, picnicking and lots of history to discover.
Mission San LuisTallahassee
Mission San Luis is a living history village that educates visitors about life in Florida when Apalachee Indians and newcomers from Spain lived closely together.
Knott House MuseumTallahassee
Built in 1843, this historical home is the former residence of state official William Knott and his wife, Luella. In 1865 the home served as temporary Union Headquarters and it is where the Emancipation Proclamation was read in Florida, on May 20, 1865, a full month before June 19, 1865 when the remainder of the nation recognized that all enslaved persons were emancipated. Restored to its 1928 grandeur, the home is now a museum.
Tallahassee MuseumTallahassee
The museum offers visitors zoo attractions and historic buildings in a woodlands setting. The zoo features native Florida animals such as the endangered Florida panthers, red wolves, and river otters. The historic buildings include an 1880s farmstead and the Princess Catherine Murat's house. The Museum offers educational programs to scouts, school groups, summer campers, and homeschoolers.
The Meek-Eaton Black Archives, Research Center, and MuseumTallahassee
An archival museum where visitors can see artifacts and printed material relating to the history of Africans and African Americans. Of special interest is a 500-piece Ethiopian Christian cross collection, and rare African books and maps from the 1700s.
The Meek-Eaton Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum website
Museum of Florida HistoryTallahassee
The museum acts as a state history museum. Visitors can view artifacts on display that demonstrate eras unique to Florida's development and on the roles that Floridians have played in national and global events.
Tallahassee Antique Car MuseumTallahassee
The museum offers visitors an impressive collection of rare automobiles and unique collectibles.
Goodwood MuseumTallahassee
The museum, located in the Main House, was built around 1840. The Goodwood is considered one of the finest antebellum plantation houses built in the region. The fresco ceilings and furnishings are all original to the house.
Ybor City Museum State ParkTampa
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor came to an area of pine scrub and swamp to build what became the "Cigar Capital of the World." From the opening of the first cigar factory in 1886 until the 1930s, Ybor City flourished. This urban park is dedicated to the preservation of Ybor City's unique cultural heritage. The museum, housed in the historic Ferlita Bakery, traces the rich cultural history of Ybor City and the cigar-making industry. The museum has self-guided exhibits with written and audio information plus a video presentation.
Florida AquariumTampa
Visitors come to experience one of the top tourist destinations in Tampa. Come to the Aquarium for monthly Homeschool science classes or book a homeschool group field trip. Homeschool families receive a 20% discount on memberships.
Tampa Museum of ArtTampa
The Museum collection features 20th and 21st century art and an impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. Educational programs are available for middle schoolers, summer campers, and community organizations.
Contemporary Art Museum, University of South FloridaTampa
USFCAM maintains the university's art collection, comprised of more than 5,000 art works. There are exceptional holdings in graphics and sculpture multiples by internationally acclaimed artists, such as Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg and James Rosenquist, who have worked at USF's Graphic studio. Contemporary photography and African art are also important areas of the collection.
Contemporary Art Museum, University of South Florida website
Glazer Children's MuseumTampa
This museum offers day camps, children's parties, educational programs and over 170 'interactivities' exhibits.
Rural History Museum - Florida State FairgroundsTampa
Students will learn how some of Florida's early industries that were shaped by the natural resources of the Sunshine State. A knowledgeable guide will lead your group's adventure through the Florida State Fairgrounds' permanent exhibits: Florida Cattle Ranching - 500 Years of Tradition, The Power of Steam and the Florida Forest Discovery Center. In addition, students will experience working antique steam engines, make a leather craft, explore the history of citrus in the Sunshine State, and take part in activities designed to complement the exhibits. Reservations required.
Ice Sports ForumTampa
Ice Sports Forum has Ice skating and Laser Tag. Great for a physical education field trip or a learning experience. Get a "behind the scenes" tour of the laser tag arena, ice rink operations, and see the Zamboni. Learn about hypothermia, does water expand or contract when frozen, how is the ice frozen? Opportunity to play in the "snow". Call for availability. 813-684-7825 Ask for Chris May M-F Daytime hours. Prices vary based on activities and number of participants.
Museum of Science and IndustryTampa
The museum prides itself in offering fun and interactive learning experiences. Main features include an iMax dome, and ropes courses for kids. Offers Summer science camps, homeschool classes, great escape family programs, school group programs, and boy and girl scouting programs. There is also a hands-on equipment lending library available for enhancing your science curriculum.
Lowry Park ZooTampa
Lowry Park Zoo is a zoological garden. The campus includes a Wildlife Center and manatee hospital, Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and Safari Africa. The Zoo also features rides, shows and hands-on interactive exhibits.
Powerstories @Stageworks TheatreTampa
Powerstories Theatre invites homeschool families to a STEM-inspired performance of Ada and the Engine, a historical drama about Ada Lovelace—the visionary mathematician who imagined the first computer. Perfect for middle and high school students interested in coding, engineering, and the history of women in STEM, the play explores the intersection of math, art, and imagination. We have complimentary student tickets available for performances at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa: Sept 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Each ticket includes access to a recorded Q&A with playwright Lauren Gunderson. We have $25 tickets for parents celebrating our 25th anniversary with middle/high school students attending free.
Henry B. Plant MuseumTampa Bay
The museum showcases railroad magnate, Henry B. Plant's turn-of-the-century lifestyle at the authentically restored Tampa Bay Hotel. The hotel is a national historic landmark and there are traveling art exhibits available for view. Educational programs highlight for students life in the gilded age.
Tampa Bay History CenterTampa Bay
The museum offers visitors a glimpse of Native Americans and Spanish conquistadors, pioneer settlers and cigar workers, immigrants and cowboys, military and sports heroes. Educational programs are tailored to scouts groups, homeschool organizations, schools, and day campers.
Busch Gardens - AfricaTampa Bay
Amusement and adventure park. Offers a "zoo" school and camps for kids.
Florida Keys Wild Bird CenterTavernier
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center works to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild birds that have been harmed or displaced. The Center's "Eco School" program invites students to learn on site or in the classroom. Visitors are given the opportunity to see a wide array of both residential and wild birds throughout the Wild Bird Sanctuary.
Fort Foster State Historic SiteThonotosassa
Fort Foster State Historic Site is a reproduction of a fort originally built on the same grounds in December 1836 by Col. William S. Foster and his 430 men. Today, park staff and re-enactors provide living-history demonstrations of life at Fort Foster. Each year, the site offers two living history events: Fort Foster Rendezvous in January and the Candlelight Experience at Fort Foster in December. Accessible from parking lot 1, at Hillsborough River State Park, this center displays over 100 artifacts that were found at the Fort Foster Historic Site. Exhibits offer an understanding of both sides of the conflict between the Seminole nation and the U.S. military. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Foster is not open for visitation on a daily basis. The fort is opened for guided tours and for special events.
North Brevard Historical MuseumTitusville
Preservation and education of Titusville history.
Valiant Air Command Warbird Air MuseumTitusville
An aviation museum. You will see over 50 warbirds and learn the stories of the brave aviators that piloted them.
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach
The museum houses both exhibits and an art school. Lots of educational art programs for kids and adults.
Indian River Citrus MuseumVero Beach
The museum tells the story of the commercial cultivation and citrus industry in the Indian River Lagoon region.
Weeki Wachee Springs State ParkWeeki Wachee
The mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have delighted visitors since 1947. Today, visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise and canoe or kayak on the Weeki Wachee River. The 538-acre park features a first magnitude spring and a 400-seat submerged theater for watching the live mermaid show. Buccaneer Bay offers a fun-filled flume ride, a white sandy beach area, and covered picnic pavilions. Weeki Wachee's animal shows provide audiences with an entertaining and educational look at domesticated birds and reptiles.
Wellington Conservation CenterWellington
Wellington Conservation Center is home to all unwanted, abandoned and injured animals. We care for orphaned birds, mammals and specialize in conservation of South American exotics who are endangered from habitat loss and poaching. We are a conservation center supported from grants, trusts and local sponsors. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in Wellington, Florida, and are licensed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Department. All donations are 100% tax deductible and directly aid in the caring of the animals.
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach
The museum is famous for having painting and sculpture masterpieces from the 19th and 20th centuries. Artisits include: Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miro, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O'Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. Education programs for the family through the family studio and DIY art projects. The Norton offers summer camps tours in art and storytelling.
Armory Art CenterWest Palm Beach
The Armory Art Center is a not-for-profit community-based visual arts education and exhibition center.
Ann Norton Sculpture GardensWest Palm Beach
Once the home of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton, today, the property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house, studio and gardens include more than one hundreds works by the artist for visitors to enjoy.
Cox Science Center and AquariumWest Palm Beach
The museum's team of science educators reaches more than 50,000 students each year. These programs are adapted to reach students in public and private schools, homeschoolers, scout troops, and other community organizations. Each year, the museum organizes week-long summer camps for children ages 4-12.
Shark Wake ParkWest Palm Beach
Shark Wake Park is an outdoor family entertainment center located inside Okeeheelee Park in WPB, Florida. Swim, splash, jump, and climb your way through our floating Obstacle Island. Experience the thrill of watersports, including kneeboarding and wakeboarding. First-timers and beginners are welcome. We are also the perfect venue for birthday parties, events, camps, and more! Group rates are available. Please email tracy@sharkwakepark.com for additional information on group visits. Open year-round.
Rapids Water ParkWest Palm Beach
Rapids Water Park is South Florida's largest most thrilling water park! Great family fun for everyone. We offer 35 acres, 42 slides and attractions, private cabana rentals, plenty of lounge chairs and snack bars to satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst. We offer discounts throughout the season for homeschoolers.Call for information 561-848-6272.
Palm Beach ZooWest Palm Beach
The zoo houses animals from all over the world living in natural habitats. Educational programs: Summer Zoo Camps, "Night Owls" Overnight Program, Field Trips, Outreach Programs, Stroller Safari, Twilight Tours, and animal hospital tours.
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State ParkWhite Springs
Situated on the banks of the legendary Suwannee River, this center honors the memory of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote "Old Folks at Home," the song that made the river famous. The museum features exhibits about Foster's most famous songs, and his music can be heard emanating from the park's 97-bell carillon throughout the day. Every Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May), the park hosts the Florida Folk Festival. Other special events include concerts, weekend retreats, a regional quilt show, a holiday light display and an antique tractor show.
Natural EncountersWinter Haven
Natural Encounters, Inc. offers visitors a free-flight show demonstrating the natural behavior of birds.
Cornell Fine Arts MuseumWinter Park
Visitors can see the permanent collection of art and objects dating from antiquity to the 21st century.
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American ArtWinter Park
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany. It includes Tiffany jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass windows, lamps, and the chapel interior designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture GardensWinter Park
This museum is dedicated to preserving the works of Czech sculptor Albin Polasek.
