Agriculture, Animal Encounters, Alluring Art & History
Georgia comprises a dynamic mix of urban centers, diverse ecosystems and historic landmarks, embracing art, science and technology for all student groups. Experience the Peach State through art gallery tours and exploring living history museums. Students can discover the world’s natural wonders through exciting museum exhibits and engaging educational programs tailored to their grade level or curriculum. From agriculture and earth science to Western and Native American art and cutting-edge technology, Georgia has the perfect field trip location for your class.
“Explore enthralling exhibits like an 80-foot-long Brontosaurus, a replica Wright flyer, and larger-than-life minerals as big as your students!”
Fernbank Museum of Natural History (Atlanta)
Witness history through visual representations at The Georgia Museum of Art. Photo credit: The Georgia Museum of Art Facebook
Students will be mesmerized by towering dinosaurs, fossilized millions of years ago and on display at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Groups will discover millions of years of history through ancient fossils, prehistoric cultures, live animals, and engaging exhibits that explore topics in biology, ecology, geology, and anthropology. Take a walk through the captivating Wildwoods and Fernbank Forest, 75 acres of outdoor exhibits, stunning walking trails, a thrilling canopy walk, nature playgrounds, and plenty of native wildlife. Fernbank’s educational programs are available for kindergarten through high school students, with online resources for teachers.
Georgia Museum of Art (Athens)
As Georgia’s official art museum, the Georgia Museum of Art offers free group tours for students from Pre-K through high school. These tours, spanning the Renaissance to the contemporary period, aim to inspire curiosity and creativity. The museum’s student-centric and inquiry-driven interactions connect students to a diverse array of art. Guided experiences led by knowledgeable docents and educators, self-guided visits, and virtual tours are all available. The museum also offers art-making activities that provide hands-on experiences, engaging young artists while connecting with visual arts, STEAM, social studies, literacy, and other curricula.
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Tellus Science Museum (Cartersville)
For a world-class field trip experience, Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville not only opens young minds, but it also ignites passion for scientific discovery and learning. The Museum features four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion, and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. In addition, Tellus houses a 120-seat digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Explore enthralling exhibits like an 80-foot-long Brontosaurus, a replica Wright flyer, and larger-than-life minerals as big as your students! Field trips to Tellus enrich educational experiences through dynamic and fun programming for all grade levels.
Connect with science at Tellus Science Museum. Photo credit: Tellus Science Museum Facebook
Georgia Museum of Agriculture (Tifton)
Founded in 1976 to preserve Georgia’s agricultural history, the Georgia Museum of Agriculture offers student groups an interactive lesson in Georgia history. The Historic Village provides a unique opportunity for students to step into the past and explore realistic representations of 19th-century life, including businesses, workshops, and homes. The Ford B. Spinks Exhibit Hall features dozens of showcases that describe Georgia’s agricultural commodities and cultural pieces that illuminate Southern life. The Art Gallery displays diverse works of art with rotating collections from local artists and craftspeople, providing a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.
History comes alive at ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture with authentic demonstrations. Photo credit: ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture Facebook
Explore Western culture through fascinating art at Booth Western Art Museum. Photo credit: Booth Western Art Museum Facebook
Booth Western Art Museum (Cartersville)
The West comes to the Southeast at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. Spark curiosity in young minds about how the West was won through fascinating storytelling, Western artwork, history, and Western and Native American cultures. Fieldtrip programs include topics on American Indians, the Civil War, visual arts, language arts/literacy, social studies, and STEAM, which are available on-site and virtually.
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Featured Image: Animal encounters engage young learners for memorable field trips to Fernbank Museum. Photo credit: Fernbank Museum Facebook
