Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home

Summary

Ike’s Field Trip Fund provides financial support to accredited K-12 schools visiting the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications reviewed as they are received. Applicants are notified of the Eisenhower Foundation’s decision within 30 days, allowing schools to plan their trips efficiently.

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Planning Tips & Advice

Iowa Student Travel Guide: What Tour Operators Need to Know in 2026 and Beyond

The Hawkeye State connects K-12 learners with nationally significant stories spanning agriculture, art, innovation, conservation, presidential history, immigration and the Mississippi River

Budget-Smart Field Trips That Still Deliver Big Learning

Rising transportation and admission costs can make field trips increasingly difficult to justify, particularly when schools are reluctant to place additional financial assistance on families.

The Empire State Building Observation Deck Makes a Stronger Case Than Ever for Student Groups

One addition that rarely surfaces in standard ESB dialogue: a dedicated ground-floor performance space for student groups. Choirs, instrumental ensembles and dance groups can perform as part of their visit, and the location is logistically advantageous.