Family Excursions
Every Kid Outdoors (4th Graders)
Free Access to Federal Parks for 4th Graders. This program grants U.S. 4th graders and their families free access to all federal parks, lands, and waters for an entire year. It’s designed to encourage a new generation of explorers to discover America’s outdoor heritage and history.
Museums for All (SNAP Benefits)
Affordable Museum Access for Low-Income Families. Museums for All offers reduced admission—typically $3 or less—to hundreds of participating museums across the country for individuals and families receiving SNAP benefits (with presentation of an EBT card).
Awesome Con
Washington D.C.'s Premiere Pop Culture Convention. Awesome Con is a major annual comic book, pop culture, and fan convention featuring celebrity guests, panels, exclusive merchandise, and opportunities to celebrate all things related to comics, sci-fi, and gaming.
Cool Culture
Free Museum Access for NYC Families with Young Children. Cool Culture partners with early childhood centers to provide eligible families with free access to over 90 New York City museums, zoos, and cultural institutions, fostering early learning through art and culture.
Night at the Museum (AMNH)
Special Overnight Adventures at the American Museum of Natural History. These special events offer a unique opportunity for families to experience a sleepover inside the American Museum of Natural History in New York, complete with educational activities and unforgettable moments among the exhibits.
Tenement Museum
Exploring Immigrant History on the Lower East Side. Located in a historic tenement building in NYC, this museum tells the powerful and personal stories of immigrants who lived and worked there, offering guided tours that bring American immigrant history to life.
Eldridge Museum
Historic Landmark Synagogue and Cultural Center. The Eldridge Street Synagogue, a beautiful National Historic Landmark, now serves as the Eldridge Museum, offering tours and exhibits that explore the history and culture of the Jewish immigrant community on the Lower East Side.
Percy Jackson Treasure Hunt at The Met
An Interactive Adventure Through The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Inspired by the Percy Jackson series, this treasure hunt invites kids and families to explore ancient myths and artifacts inside The Met. Follow clues, solve challenges, and uncover the stories behind Greek legends in a fun, hands-on learning experience.
Discover Your City (Culture Pass)
NYC Library Card Access to Cultural Institutions. Culture Pass is a program that allows New York City library cardholders (NYPL, BPL, QPL) to reserve passes for free admission to dozens of cultural institutions across the five boroughs.
Athleticism and Advocacy (Jackie Robinson Museum)
Celebrating a Legend of Sport and Civil Rights. This museum celebrates the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Jackie Robinson, focusing on his pivotal role in both baseball and the American Civil Rights movement.
MoMath
The Nation’s Only Museum of Mathematics. MoMath offers interactive, engaging, and hands-on exhibits designed to reveal the beauty, fun, and unexpected relevance of mathematics to people of all ages.
Field Trip Directory
Comprehensive Listings for Educational Destinations. This directory serves as a valuable resource for finding and planning educational field trips, with extensive listings for museums, historical sites, and specialized destinations, particularly in the New York City area.