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OUT OF SCHOOL TIME RESOURCE CENTER
Regional Field Trip Directory
Fall 2012 Edition
Profiles of enriching field trip destinations that are available
for visits from school-age students in Out-of-School Time
Programs in the Philadelphia area.
Important: Directory Advisory
These programs vary greatly in content, format, intended audience, price, etc. You must
contact the specific profiled organization to obtain further details as information is subject
to change.
This is not a complete list of field trip destinations in the region, nor is it an endorsement of
any or all of the programs mentioned.
To include yourself or your organization in any of our Directories, please contact the Out-of-
School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) at the above address.
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Table of Contents
Academy of Natural Sciences .................................................................................................. 4
Adventure Aquarium................................................................................................................ 5
The African American Museum in Philadelphia ...................................................................... 6
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center ................................................................ 7
American Swedish Historical Museum .................................................................................... 8
Bartram’s Garden ..................................................................................................................... 9
The Betsy Ross House............................................................................................................. 10
Camden Children’s Garden .................................................................................................... 11
Chester County Historical Society .......................................................................................... 12
Chinatown Tours: Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen........................................................................ 13
City Food Tours and Events .................................................................................................... 14
The Clay Studio ....................................................................................................................... 15
Cliveden – A National Historic Trust Site ............................................................................... 16
Color Me Mine: Montgomeryville ......................................................................................... 17
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts ........................................................................ 18
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site ................................................................................ 19
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center ..................................................................... 210
Fonthill Museum .................................................................................................................... 21
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware ................................................................................................. 22
Franklin Institute .................................................................................................................... 23
Garden State Discovery Museum .......................................................................................... 24
Herr’s Snack Factory Tour ...................................................................................................... 25
Historic RittenhouseTown ..................................................................................................... 26
Independence Seaport Museum ........................................................................................... 27
The Insectarium ...................................................................................................................... 28
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum ................................................................... 29
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove ........................................................................... 30
Laurel Hill Cemetery ............................................................................................................... 31
Longwood Gardens ................................................................................................................ 32
Mercer Museum ..................................................................................................................... 33
James A. Michener Art Museum ........................................................................................... 34
Morris Arboretum .................................................................................................................. 35
Mural Tours ............................................................................................................................ 36
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia ..................................... 37
National Constitution Center ................................................................................................. 38
National Liberty Museum ...................................................................................................... 39
Pennsbury Manor ................................................................................................................... 40
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ................................................................................ 41
Peter Wentz Farmstead ......................................................................................................... 42
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Table of Contents (continued)
Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent .............................................................. 43
Philadelphia Museum of Art .................................................................................................. 44
Philadelphia Water Department, Public Education .............................................................. 45
Philadelphia Zoo ..................................................................................................................... 46
Please Touch Museum ........................................................................................................... 47
Riverbend Environmental Education Center ......................................................................... 48
The Rosenbach Museum & Library ........................................................................................ 49
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education .................................................................... 51
Spiral Q Puppet Theater’s Living Loft Museum ..................................................................... 52
SquashSmarts ......................................................................................................................... 53
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology ............................ 54
Wagner Free Institute of Science ........................................................................................... 55
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate ................................................................................. 56
The Woodlands ....................................................................................................................... 57
Woodmere Art Museum ........................................................................................................ 58
Work to Ride ........................................................................................................................... 59
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Academy of Natural Sciences
Phone: 215-299-1060
Fax: 215-405-1551
Email: reservations@ansp.org
Website: www.ansp.org
Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway; Philadelphia, PA 19103
Program Description: The Academy of Natural Sciences is a natural history museum featuring
diorama halls and exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, mummies, and current Academy research.
Daily teacher-naturalist presentations happen every day on the gallery floor and are free with
admission. Lessons, behind-the-scenes tours, and other special programs can be reserved for an
extra fee. A trip to the Academy provides students with an opportunity to expand their science
education and exercise their critical thinking and reading skills.
Visitors can pick up floor plans and daily schedules, information on upcoming events, and brochures
for special programs (such as museum overnights or birthday parties). Teachers and program
instructors receive pre- and post- visit activity materials with reserved lessons.
Audience: The Museum is appropriate for all ages, but the core audience tends to be pre-K to 6 th
grade. The maximum audience for a lesson is 35 students.
Duration: The length of a museum trip is flexible but lessons are scheduled for 35 minutes for pre K
– 2 nd graders, 40 minutes for 3 rd -5 th graders, and 50 minutes for 6 th graders and above. The Academy
recommends at least one hour of free time for exploration of the exhibits.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday and
Holidays. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Fees: Group rates for museum admission are $7.00 per person (individual rates are $10 for children
and $12 for adults). Group rates for basic admission with a visit to the Butterfly exhibit are $8.50 per
person. Supplemental programs may have additional fees; for example, lessons cost $75 each. One
chaperone over the age of 18 is required for every 10 students. Admission is complementary for
chaperones. Lunch packages are available at an additional cost.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus routes 32, 33, 38, and 48. Subway Surface Trolleys to 19 th
Street. Market Frankford and Broad Street Subway lines to 15 th Street / City Hall. The closest
regional rail station is Suburban Station.
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Adventure Aquarium
Phone: 800-616-JAWS (5297) Fax: 856-365-3311
Contact: Rebekah Sieck, Group Sales Manager
Email: rsieck@adventureaquarium.com
Website: www.AdventureAquarium.com
Location: Camden Waterfront; 1 Aquarium Drive; Camden, NJ 08103
Program Description: Adventure Aquarium is a self-guided facility, allowing for groups to explore
200,000 square feet of sea life. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime when you visit the West African
River Experience featuring hippopotamuses, porcupines and over 20 species of African birds in a
free-flight aviary; come tooth to tooth with sharks in a 40-foot walk-through tunnel immersed in
Shark Realm; get interactive by touching stingrays, jellyfish, sea stars, and even sharks in our Touch-
A-Shark exhibit - offering hands-on fun for kids of all ages.
Behind-the Scenes Tours can accommodate 20 people per tour. Learning Adventures classroom
sessions can accommodate 30 children & 5 adults per session. Theater-style “Jurassic Shark
Program” can accommodate 150 people per session.
Audience: Groups of all ages and sizes are welcome. 1 chaperone per 10 youths is recommended.
Duration: Tour is self-guided, but we recommend at least 2-2½ hours for your visit.
Hours: Adventure Aquarium is open 9:30am – 5:00pm, 365 days a year.
Fee: Discounted rates for groups of 20+ are $11.50 per child, 1 complimentary chaperone per 10
youths, $11.50 per additional adult. Summer group rates apply for visits during June-August, please
call for details. All groups require an advanced reservation. Lunch packages are available at an
additional cost.
Public Transportation Access: Via the RiverLINE, PATCO High Speed Line or to the Walter Rand
Transportation Center via NJ TRANSIT. The RiverLink Ferry also connects Adventure Aquarium with
Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia from May through September.
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Phone: 215-574-0380 x229 Fax: 215-574-3110
Contact: Sandra Steward
Email: ssteward@aampmuseum.org
Website: www.aampmuseum.org
Location: 701 Arch Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) offers Learning
through the Arts programs and workshops, held at AAMP or through the AAMP on the Go! Traveling
Museum Program. These programs offer participants an opportunity to interact with visual and
performing artists, express their ideas through lively discussions and participation, and gain cultural
literacy as well as important communication and critical thinking skills. Workshops include:
Mlanjeni Magical Theatre (Pre-K to Grade 3)
African Dance (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Colonial Dance (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Hip-Hop Jazz Musicology (Grades 6 to 12)
Historical Re-enactments (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Storytelling & Folktales (Pre-K to Grade 12)
Drum Circle (Pre-K to Grade 12)
In the Studio (Grades 9 to 12)
History of the Blues (Grades 4 to 12)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many is a mural worth? And if this city’s walls could talk,
what stories would they tell? The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, in partnership with the
African American Museum in Philadelphia has launched an exciting new project, the Albert M.
Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection Tour.
Audience: Learning through the Arts programs are for all ages. Collection Tour is for students in
grades 7-12.
Duration: Learning through the Arts lasts 1 hour (includes workshop and guided tour). Collection
Tour lasts 3 hours total (2 hours = mural of African American Tours, plus 1 hour = tour of African
American Museum)
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday: Noon – 5 PM. Call for holiday schedule.
Fee: Call for group rates and details (as some chaperones are permitted for free).
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA buses: Routes 17, 33, 38, 48, 60, Regional Rail, and subway.
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American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
Phone: 610-436-9600 Fax: 610-436-8642
Contact: Sean Saunders
Email: info@helicoptermuseum.org
Website: www.helicoptermuseum.org
Location: 1220 American Boulevard; West Chester, PA 19380
Program Description: Touch down with your class or group at the American Helicopter Museum and
Education Center for a one-of-a-kind experience. Kids can climb aboard helicopters of all kinds for a
truly unique hands-on experience. The museum’s display of over 35 helicopters, autogiros, and
convertiplanes is sure to fascinate visitors of all ages.
These programs make learning about the science of flight fun and memorable. The Museum
features many of the earliest rotary aircraft including the prototype for the first mass-produced
helicopter. Also on display is the only tilt-rotor Osprey V-22 on public exhibition in the world, as well
as a number of experimental aircrafts.
The Museum offers scheduled tours and education programs for students throughout the year.
Audience: All ages are welcome.
Duration: Please call in advance to discuss the specifics of your visit.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday: Open for group tours and classes by appointment only
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays – Saturdays
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Closed: New Year’s, Easter, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Fees: Group Rates: $7.00 per student. Up to four teachers and bus drivers are admitted for free.
Groups should be between 10 and 60 students.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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American Swedish Historical Museum
Phone: 215-389-1776 Fax: 215-389-7701
Contact: Lauren Zalut, Education Manager
Email: LZalut@americanswedish.org
Website: www.americanswedish.org
Location: 1900 Pattison Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19145
Program Description: The American Swedish Historical Museum offers a variety of programs that
include: New Sweden Colony; Vikings; Lucia Festival; Orienteering; Pippi Longstocking; and Swedish
Holiday Traditions. Each program includes a museum tour, art project, and hands-on learning
activities.
The programs promote listening, decision-making, problem-solving, reasoning, and other skills.
Brochures are available upon request.
Audience: Each program is flexible and can be tailored for any age group. General guidelines are:
New Sweden Colony is for students in grades 3-12; Vikings is for students in grades 3-8; Orienteering
is for students in grades 4-12; Lucia is for grades K-8; and Pippi Longstocking is for children in grades
preK-2. A minimum of 15 children is required and a maximum of 60 children can be accommodated
at one time.
Duration: A typical program is 1.5 hours but can be tailored to individual groups’ needs. Groups can
combine programs or schedule multiple visits. Lunch: Brown bag lunchroom facilities are available
by reservation. Food and beverages are not for sale at the museum.
Hours: 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Monday – Friday. Educational programs are available by reservation
only. Call (215)389-1776 or email education@americanswedish.org for reservations.
Fees: $4.00 per child; 1 chaperone is admitted for free with every 5 children; additional chaperones
are $4.
Public Transportation Access: The SEPTA AT&T Station on the Broad Street Subway Line is
approximately a ten minute walk from the museum and the #17 bus stops behind the Museum.
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Bartram’s Garden
Phone: 215-729-5281, x104 Fax: 215-729-1047
Contact: Melanie Snyder, Director of Education and Public Programs
Email: info@bartramsgarden.org
Website: www.bartramsgarden.org
Location: 54 th Street & Lindbergh Blvd; Philadelphia, PA 19143
Program Description: Historic home and garden of the Bartrams, 18 th century America’s pioneer
family of naturalists, botanists, and explorers is the perfect field trip destination. The 45-acre park
and garden is located on the grassy banks of the Schuylkill River provides a unique and fun outdoor
classroom for quality education programs in natural science, colonial history and art.
Programs are available all year for pre-school through high school students. Choose from a variety of
seasonal programs including tree identification, cider-making, Schuylkill Study, painting nature,
honey bees, bird walks, medicinal herbs and more. Call the Education Department at (215) 729-
5281, ext. 104, for detailed descriptions and reservations.
Classroom lessons are included, and each lesson has matching PA curriculum standards.
Audience: Pre K-12 (programs vary for ages 14-18).
Duration: 2 hour lesson.
Hours: 10am-5pm, daily. Closed for City-observed holidays. Other times and days can be scheduled
with advance notice. Reservations are required.
Fees: School Tours: $5.00 per student (15 student min, 90 student max). One free admission with
every 10 students, $5.00 for every additional chaperone. Call for other group and individual rates.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA #36 Trolley to 54 th Street.
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The Betsy Ross House
Phone: 215-686-1252 Fax: 215-686-1256
Contact: Jessica Whiteman
Email: jessica@betsyrosshouse.org
Website: www.betsyrosshouse.org
Location: 239 Arch Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: The American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial offer exciting ways for
students to interact with United States history. Available program options include a self-guided tour,
an audio tour, historical performances, and plays. Brochures, maps, and a schedule of events are
provided free of charge. Tours promote reading and listening skills. Groups are encouraged to call
to learn about upcoming events that may enhance their visit. There is also a gift shop on site that
sells “Philadelphiana” including postcards, jewelry, clothing, dolls, and various collectibles.
Audience: All ages are welcome.
Duration: Tours run 15 to 20 minutes.
Hours: The Betsy Ross House is open daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10a-5p. Closed on
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Off-season: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; open on
Monday holidays.
Fees: $2.00 per student and $3.00 per adult. Audio guides require a fee of $5. One chaperone is
required for every 10 students. Lunch is available at an additional cost.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus routes 5, 9, 17, 33, 21, 42, 48, 57. The Market Frankford
Subway Line 2 nd Street Station. The closest Regional Rail station is Market East; from there transfer
is possible to the Market Frankford Line.
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Camden Children’s Garden
Phone: 856-365-8733
Contact: Valerie Frick
Email: vfrick@camdenchildrensgarden.org
Website: www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
Location: 3 Riverside Drive; Camden, NJ 08103
Program Description: The Camden Children's Garden provides a horticultural experience with
opportunities for creative and imaginative play. The 4-acre interactive Garden includes the
Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House and Education Center, a Butterfly Garden, Railroad
Garden, Dinosaur Garden, Picnic Garden, Tree House and Maze, Tropical Exhibit, and Storybook
Gardens. Also available are three amusements: the Arrow River Train Ride, Carousel and the Spring
Butterfly Ride.
On-Site Garden Lessons can be scheduled to enhance Garden visits.
Distance Learning Lessons are also available via IP lines.
Garden Festival for Schools are available in Spring, targeting 3rd-6th graders.
Audience: All are welcome but exhibits are geared towards younger visitors.
Duration: Flexible.
Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday; 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, Thursday by Reservation.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Closed January - March.
Fees: Group prices are $7.00 per child (Includes 2 tokens to ride our Arrow Train, Carousel or
Butterfly Spring Ride). One teacher or chaperone enters free per 5 students. Additional adults pay
$5.50 each.
On-Site Garden Lesson and Distance Learning Lesson prices range from $55.00-$80.00/lesson.
Public Transportation Access: The Camden Children's Garden is easily accessible by RiverLink Ferry
from Penn's Landing, the PATCO Hi-Speedline, or the River Line train.
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Chester County Historical Society
Phone: 610-692-4800 Fax: 610-692-4357
Contact: Sue Knight, School and Youth Programs Coordinator
Email: sknight@chestercohistorical.org
Website: www.chestercohistorical.org
Location: 225 North High Street; West Chester, PA 19380
Program Description: Through the lens of local history, Chester County Historical Society tells the
story of America's past. Chester County Historical Society’s collections are the stuff of history--
letters, diaries, tools, toys, photos and furnishings of days gone by. Programs are centered on the
Early Settlement, American Revolution, Underground Railroad and Civil War as it happened in
Chester County. In addition, walking tours, teacher workshops and community outreach programs
are available.
A variety of educational programs are available to teachers and youth programs based on their
particular needs and interests. Museum visits, classroom outreach and traveling trunks are offered.
All programs are aligned with the Pennsylvania State Standards.
Audience: Programs are designed for students in elementary and middle schools, and especially for
students in these schools in Chester County. Based on the program selection, the maximum group
size is up to 50 students at a time.
Duration: Based on the program selection, programs last from one and one half hours to two hours.
Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Wednesday – Saturday. Closed Christmas, Easter, and all national
holidays.
Fees: $5.00 per student per program. One chaperone for every ten students is required and
admission is free for chaperones. Walking tours require one chaperone for every five students.
Public Transportation Access: Yes. Local bus service from Upper Darby, Wilmington, Coatesville,
King of Prussia, and Exton.
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Chinatown Tours: Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen
Phone: 215-778-3704 or 215-928-9333
Contact: Deborah
Email: ChefJoe@josephpoon.com
Website: www.JosephPoon.com
Location: 1010 Cherry Street, 2 nd Floor; Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Descriptions: Wok 'N Walk Tours of Chinatown give students an opportunity to join
celebrity chef Joseph Poon, and his team, for a walking tour of Philadelphia's Chinatown – and
lunch! Students learn how fortunes are added to fortune cookies, see live fish at an Asian fish
market, see a Chinese Temple, hear about the community's rich history, and walk through the
Chinese Friendship Gate.
Audience: Ages 5 to adult. Group size can be 5 to 100 people.
Duration: Outings last for a total of 3 hours (2 hour tour followed by meal).
Hours: Groups can schedule their visit for any day of the week.
Fees: The Wok 'N Walk Tour costs $28 per child for a kid-sized lunch; $30 per teenager for a fullsized
lunch. Chaperones pay $35 for the tour and an adult-sized lunch. All prices plus 10% gratuity
for meal service.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus routes 12, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 42, 44, 47, 48, 61,
62, C. Market-Frankford and Broad Street Subway Lines. Regional Rail to Market East station.
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City Food Tours and Events
Phone: 215-360-1996 Fax: 530-660-1996
Contact: Robert Weinberg, Co-Owner
Email: Robert@cityfoodtours.com
Website: www.cityfoodtours.com
Program Descriptions: Indulge in Philly's food, history, culture, and fun! Eat like a local on this
Philadelphia-themed tour that all of ‘youz’ are sure to enjoy!
Try an authentic Italian Hoagie and find out why it's not called a sub or hero
Enjoy a real Philadelphia cheesesteak and discover the right way to order them
Taste a freshly baked soft pretzel and find out why they take on a different shape in Philly
Satisfy your sweet tooth with chocolate covered pretzels, famous chocolate chip cookies
and many more Philly favorites!
Get the inside scoop on Philly’s food history with quirky stories about how some of these iconic
foods came to be, and walk away with food in your stomach and some fun tips about the best places
to eat like a Philly local. This tour is served up with a generous side of fun, Philly history, and a
helping of beautiful architecture that includes an up close look of City Hall--the second largest
municipal building in the country!
This one-of-a-kind tasting experience will take you to an authentic, mom and pop pizzeria, soft
pretzel bakery, the historic Reading Terminal Market and much more! The tour immerses you in all
the culture and history that makes Philly the City of Brotherly Love.
Audience: Students aged 10 years and up. A private version of the tour, tailored to groups of
children under the age of 10, is available. Please call 215-360-1996 for more details.
Duration: This fun and delicious tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes 6 stops,
more than 2 hours of indulging and less than 30 minutes of walking. Make room, this is not only a
tasting adventure, but a meal!
Hours: Tours run year-round, seven days a week from 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Advanced reservations are
required.
Fees: Mention Penn's OSTRC for a special rate of 15% off -- $29 per child 12 and under (gratuity
included), and $39 per adult (gratuity included).
Meeting Location: The tour will meet inside The Shops at Liberty Place at 1601 Chestnut Street
(16th and Chestnut Sts.) in the heart of Center City. Please meet your guide INSIDE the lobby in front
of the Saxby's Coffee stand. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and Bus route numbers 2, 9, 12, 17, 21,
27, 32, 33, 38, 42, 44, 48 & C
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The Clay Studio
Phone: 215-925-3453 Fax: 215-925-7774
Email: info@theclaystudio.org
Website: www.theclaystudio.org
Location: 137-139 N. 2 nd Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: The Clay Studio offers guided tours of its entire facility including its galleries,
school, and studio spaces. It also offers artist demonstrations, which typically include use of a
potter’s wheel. Tours are designed to expose each participant to the vast range of expression
possible with the use of clay, from everyday objects to abstract sculpture.
Tours must be scheduled two weeks in advance.
Audience: Tours are designed for both adults and children six years or older. Maximum of 15
children and 2 chaperones, or a maximum of 25 adults.
Duration: Timing is flexible but consists of approximately 45 minutes for the tour and approximately
30 minutes for the demonstration.
Hours: Tours are offered on Wednesdays 12 am – 6 pm and Thursdays 10 am – 6 pm. No tours are
given during the month of August or during weeks where new exhibitions are being installed in the
galleries.
Fees: Tours are $25/group; an additional $35 is charged for a demonstration.
Public Transportation Access: Take the Market-Frankford El to 2nd Street exit (2nd and Market
Streets). Alternatively, SEPTA buses # 33, 17, and 48 all stop at 2nd and Market. Walk 2 blocks north
on 2nd to 139 N. 2nd Street (between Arch & Race).
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Cliveden – A National Historic Trust Site
Phone: 215-848-1777
Contact: Jason Allen, Director of Interpretation
Email: jallen@cliveden.org
Website: www.cliveden.org
Location: 6401 Germantown Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19144
Program Description: Cliveden is a historical site that focuses on the Colonial America’s Struggle for
Independence, and the African American Struggle for Freedom.
Cliveden welcomes student groups at any level for tours of the site of the 1777 Battle of
Germantown and Benjamin Chew’s Georgian summer home. This program looks at the conflicting
and complex history of a nation founded on liberty and inequality.
Students will view “Emancipating Cliveden,” a short video about Cliveden’s place in American and
Philadelphia history. The can also take in Cliveden’s new exhibit: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of
Happiness? The video and the exhibit explore the lives of the Chew’s, the enslaved, the immigrant
labor and the soldiers that fought in the American Revolution. This is followed by a tour of the
battlefield and the main house. Goes great with Philadelphia School District Curriculum!
Audience: Middle School Students. Maximum of 30 students per group.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Hours: 12pm – 4pm, Thursday through Sunday. Cliveden is open April through December. Closed on
major holidays.
Fees: Middle School Programs are $4.00 per student. One adult chaperone is required for each ten
students. Teacher and required chaperones are admitted at no charge; additional chaperones will
be charged $8.00 each. By advance arrangements, groups are welcome to picnic on the grounds.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus Route 23 and Regional Rail R8 line (Upsal Station)
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Color Me Mine: Montgomeryville
Phone: 215-412-4565
Email: cmm.montgomery@gmail.com
Website: www.montgomeryville.colormemine.com
Location: 18 Airport Square Shopping Center; 801 Bethlehem Pike; Montgomeryville, PA
19454
Program Description: Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio. Visitors choose from
hundreds of bisque items to paint using dozens of colorful underglazes. Once painted, pieces are
glazed, fired, and available for later pick-up. Every visitor can take home their very own masterpiece!
With advance notice, CMM staff can relate a painting activity to a group-relevant subject or theme.
A field trip to Color Me Mine promotes artistic expression, listening to directions, visual-motor skills,
sequencing, and creativity!
Audience: N/A.
Duration: N/A.
Hours: N/A.
Fees: N/A.
Public Transportation Access: N/A.
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Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Phone: 302-656-6466 Fax: 302-656-6944
Contact: Sarah Ware, Education Assistant
Email: sware@thedcca.org
Website: www.thedcca.org
Location: 200 S. Madison Street; Wilmington, DE, 19801
Program Description: The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) is a non-collecting art
museum dedicated to the advancement of contemporary art. The DCCA’s mission is to present
exhibitions, offer exposure to the creative process, provide educational opportunities and extend
innovative programs to a diverse community.
The DCCA at 35,000 sq. ft., houses seven galleries, 26 artists' studios, a gift shop, high-tech
auditorium, and a classroom. On the rejuvenated Wilmington Riverfront, DCCA presents over thirty
exhibitions annually of regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists.
DCCA offers educational gallery tours to school and community groups. Follow your gallery tour with
a DCCA Artist Studio visit or an art-based Hands-On Workshop.
Audience: Ages 4 and up. Suggested group size is 5 to 40 people. One adult chaperone is required
for every 10 children.
Duration: Groups should allow 45 minutes for a tour of the galleries. Add 15 minutes for an Artist
Studio visit. Hands-On Workshops are approximately one hour for each group of 20.
Hours: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wed & Sun: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Closed Mondays.
Fees: Guide-led Tour Fees: $25 Administrative Fee for groups of 1-20 people, $50 Administrative
Fee for groups of 21-40 people. Workshops are available for additional costs. Ask about tour
packages.
Public Transportation Access: DART Route 32. DCCA is located 4 blocks from the Wilmington Amtrak
and SEPTA train station.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Phone: 215-236-5111 Fax: 215-236-5289
Contact: Rosalie Lidard, Group Tour and Administrative Assistant
Email: rl@easternstate.org
Website: www.easternstate.org
Location: 2027 Fairmount Avenue; Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Program Description: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is a prison museum. Eastern State is
America's most historic prison. Opened in 1829, Eastern State acted as the world's first true
penitentiary, distinguished as a prison founded on the premise of inmate reform, rather than
punishment.
Eastern State Penitentiary offers a variety of educational opportunities for schools, groups, and
families. School groups that choose to visit Eastern State will find tours that meet a variety of social
studies academic standards for middle and high school levels. Families who visit will also find
educational opportunities for children. Eastern State Penitentiary offers a Kids’ Guide, free with
admission, for children ages 7-12, as well as weekend events such as Prison Break Weekend, where
children can imagine how they would make a prison “escape-proof.” Eastern State is continually
updating the offerings for both schools and families, so please call for the most current information.
Audience: Programs are available for students of all ages, however it is not recommended for
children under the age of 7. Minimum group size is 15 people. The maximum group size that can be
accommodated is 125 people.
Duration: Private group tours are about one hour and fifteen minutes in duration. After concluding
the private group tour, visitors are welcome to explore the site at their own pace for the duration of
business hours.
Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm, seven days a week. The last recommended time for admission is 4:00 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Fees: General group rates: $7.00 per student, $10.00 per adult, and $9.00 per senior citizen. One
chaperone is suggested for every 15 students, and is admitted for free.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA bus routes 7, 32, 33, 43, 48.
Both the Big Bus (Stop #9) and the Philadelphia Trolley Works (Stop #9) routes have a stop directly in
front of the Eastern State Penitentiary. Show your ticket stub from these tours and save $1 on your
ESP admission.
The new Phlash route has a stop for Eastern State Penitentiary at 22nd Street and the Benjamin
Franklin Parkway. ESP is only a short, scenic four-block walk from the stop.
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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
Phone: 215-685-0721 Fax: 215-685-0718
Contact: Ellen Freedman Schultz, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Email: fwwiceducate@comcast.net
Website: www.fairmountwaterworks.org; Follow us on Facebook – Fairmount Water Works;
Twitter@FWWIC
Location: 640 Water Works Drive; Philadelphia, PA 19130
Program Description: The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, housed in a National Historic
Landmark, has interactive, user-friendly exhibits and programs about water in our world. Programs
for all ages include a speakers' series, architectural walking and bus tours, weekend, hands-on
science programs for families and school and summer programs for pre-K to college age students.
Hands-on thematic programs for pre-K through college level explore the past, present and future of
water, water quality, the urban watershed and 21st century solutions to stormwater management.
Audience: Appropriate for all ages. All learning and developmental levels, integrated curriculum as
well as special lab-based science programs. We prefer 30-40 people per group visit at one time.
Required ratio of adult chaperones to children is 1:10.
Duration: After-school programming: 1-2 hours; School day programming: 2 hours.
Hours: Hours of operation are: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sundays, 1 pm to 5 pm. Open all
year round. The site is closed Mondays and all City holidays.
Fees: Within the City of Philadelphia, our programs are FREE. Outside of Philadelphia, our programs
are fee-based.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus route 38.
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Fonthill Museum
Phone: 215-345-0210 Fax: 215-230-0823
Contact: Heather Hicks, Education Assistant
Email: hhicks@fonthillmuseum.org
Website: www.fonthillmuseum.org
Location: East Court Street & Route 313; Doylestown, PA 18901
Program Description: The Bucks County Historical Society is a dynamic, audience-driven educational
organization that involves visitors in meaningful explorations of the past, present, and future
through active engagement with its dramatic buildings and historical collections. Visitors are
encouraged to view history from multiple perspectives and multiple disciplines, and in relation to
their own communities and their own lives. The organization offers innovative, participatory and
changing experiences using its own and other private or public collections.
Henry Mercer (1856-1930) built Fonthill as his home between 1908 and 1912. The concrete castle
boasts over 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows of varying shapes and sizes. The
interior walls, floors and ceilings are adorned with an incredible array of Mercer's original
handcrafted tiles. Tiles, prints, and objects from around the world show the creativity of this native
Bucks County native. Guided tours are available as is programming specifically designed for a
younger crowd.
Castle of Ideas - Learn how Henry Mercer developed his ideas to build this unique castle
home (3 rd – 6 th grade; Maximum 44 students)
A Concrete House - A tour that focuses on the architecture of the Fonthill Castle. (6 th -8 th
grade; Maximum 44 students)
Audience: Preschool through 5th grade; Outreach programs are also geared towards middle school
students
Duration: Trips typically last between 1 and 2.5 hours.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Saturday; 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sundays
(Last tour starts at 4 p.m.) Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Days.
Fees: Group youth rate is $3.50/student. (Minimum 10 students). One adult chaperone is required
for every ten students and is admitted free. Additional adults must pay the regular group admission
of $7.00.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Regional Rail: R5 Lansdale/Doylestown Line Station and SEPTA
Bus Service: 55 Bus runs from Broad and Olney to Doylestown Train Station.
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Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
Phone: 215-685-4167/68 Fax: 215-685-4166
Contact: Lee Patrick Anderson, Executive Director
E-Mail: leeanderson@fortmifflin.us
Website: www.fortmifflin.us
Location: Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Program Description: National Historic Landmark that was the site of a Revolutionary War battle in
the fall of 1777 and saw the largest bombardment the North American Continent had ever seen.
Built in 1771, the original River Wall is still intact. The remainder of the Fort was re-built in 1794 -
1803 and has 15 historic buildings. The Fort is located on 42 acres of park-like ground, directly on
the Delaware River and affords a magnificent view of the river in our picnic area adjacent to the
Main Gate of the Fort.
Fort Mifflin offers a series of unique education programs for the enrichment of students in Grades K
through 12. Our programs are designed to meet State and National curriculum guidelines. A
Teachers Guide is provided in advance of your trip to the Fort. Our standard package includes a Fort
tour and weapons demonstration. Enhance your visit with one of the following programs:
Stars & Stripes – History of the American Flag (geared toward grades K to 5)
A Soldier’s Story: Revolutionary War Soldier Life (all grades)
A Soldier’s Story: Civil War Soldier Life (geared toward grades K to 7)
Blood Sweat & Tears – Civil War Medicine (geared toward grades 7 to 12)
Distance Learning Programs are also available via IP and ISDN with a bridge
Special Events on Weekends: Pirate Day, Freedom Blast, Siege Weekend, World War II,
School of the Musketeers and many more throughout the year from April to December.
Audience: All are welcome. Education programs are for school & adult tour groups
Duration: Flexible on a daily basis. Expect to be at the Fort for 3 hours for tour and education
programs for school & adult tour groups.
Hours: General Public 10am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday all-year long.
School & Adult Tour Groups seven days a week throughout the year. Closed between Christmas and
the day after New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Labor Day.
Fees: School and Adult Tour Groups (Tour Only) $6, with Education Program $8 (Teachers Free).
Public Transportation Access: None.
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Franklin Institute
Phone: 1-800-285-0684
Contact: Group Sales Email: groupsales@fi.edu
Website: www.fi.edu
Location: 222 North 20th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19103
Program Description: Exhibits are aligned with the National Science Education Standards to offer
exciting learning experiences that help students understand key science concepts. Curriculum
correlations are available online at www.fi.edu. Exhibits include: Space Command; The Train Factory;
Kid Science (ages 5-8 only); The Giant Heart; Electricity; The Franklin Air Show; Amazing Machines!;
Sports Challenge; Sir Isaac’s Loft. The Franklin is also home to three unique theater experiences:
The Fels Planetarium, Tuttleman IMAX Theater, and Franklin Theater in 3D!
2010 Special Exhibits: Body Worlds 2 & The Brain, Electricity, and Changing Earth
Audience: Packages are available for all grade levels.
Duration: A minimum of 2 -4 hours is suggested. Theater programs and special exhibits may require
additional time.
Hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm, daily. The Tuttleman Imax Theater has extended hours Friday and
Saturday: 9:30am - 9:00pm. Field trips are available to schools and programs throughout the school
year.
Fees:
Museum Exhibits only - $8.25/student, Free/chaperone
Museum Exhibits and Planetarium - $10.00/ student, $3.00/chaperone
Museum Exhibits and IMAX Show--$11.50/student, $3.00/chaperone
Museum Exhibits and Franklin Theater--$11.25/student, $3.00/chaperone
Museum Exhibits and Live Show - $8.75/student, $3.00/chaperone
Museum Exhibits and Body Worlds 2 - $16.25/student, $14.75/chaperone
Experiential packages are available at additional costs; call Group Sales for information
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Bus routes 32, 33, 38, 48. Subway Surface Trolleys to 19 th
Street. Market Frankford and Broad Street Subway lines to 15 th Street / City Hall.
SEPTA’s Regional Rail: Suburban Station and 30th Street Station are both short cab rides away.
Suburban is in close walking distance and 30th Street is in moderately close walking distance.
PATCO Hi-Speedline: 15th/16th Streets and Locust. From there, you are a short cab ride to or in
moderately close walking distance from the Institute.
From Delaware County: Norristown 100 Line to 69th Street Terminal. Market-Frankford line to 30th
Street. From there, take Trolley Green Line to 19th Street. R5 SEPTA route will also work.
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Garden State Discovery Museum
Phone: 856-424-1233, ext. 305 Fax: 856-424-6516
Email: reservations@discoverymuseum.com
Website: www.discoverymuseum.com
Location: 2040 Springdale Road; Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Program Description: The GSDM offers groups a wonderful place to discover! Every exhibit invites
children to explore, create, and imagine as they step into 16 “kid-powered” displays. From a Down
the Shore experience to the Channel 6 News Room, groups get hands-on with everything. Groups
can reserve an indoor space to eat lunch or choose to sit outside in the garden. For an extra fee, the
GSDM can also provide a workshop for the children where they can make an activity to take home.
The Museum encourages science discovery and exploration. Visiting children are encouraged to use
their creativity and imagination. Also, individualized workshops can focus on science, art, language,
music, and more!
Audience: The GSDM is designed for children ages infant to ten years old. Field trips consist of
formal groups of ten or more students.
Duration: Groups can have 2 hours in the museum to enjoy all the exhibits and they will also have
thirty minutes to eat in a pre-reserved indoor lunchroom, or a free-of-charge outdoor space.
Hours: Open 7 days a week: 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Sunday and Saturdays (October
through April) 9:30am - 8:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Fees:
Packages:
A: 2 Hrs in Museum, 30-45 minute workshop, lunchroom, & souvenir bags: $15/child
B: 2 Hrs in Museum & souvenir bags: $12/child
C: 2 Hrs in Museum, 30-45 minute workshop, & lunchroom: $10/child
D: 2 Hrs in Museum: $7/child
One adult chaperone is required for every 4 students, and are admitted free. Additional adults are
$5.00 each. Lunches are available at an additional cost.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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Herr’s Snack Factory Tour
Phone: 1-800-637-6225 Fax: 610-932-4961
Contact: Jennifer Arrigo, Visitor Center Manager
Email: Jennifer.Arrigo@herrs.com
Website: www.herrs.com
Location: 271 Old Baltimore Pike; Nottingham, PA 19362
Program Description: The Herr’s Snack Food Factory offers a free guided tour. How do potatoes
become potato chips? How many pounds of potatoes does it take to make a pound of potato chips?
How does a pretzel get its shape? Learn these and other fun facts as you watch potato chips,
pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls and popcorn being made right before your eyes! You can even
sample potato chips, fresh and warm from our cookers.
School curriculum is available for any group. Tour guides review the history of Herr’s and answer any
questions that you have about snack foods. Use math skills to see how many bags of chips are made
in an hour, a day, a week, a month or a year. Plus other fun math facts! See how Herr’s recycles too!
Audience: Appropriate for all ages. Maximum of 200 people per tour.
Duration: Tours last approximately one hour.
Hours: Tours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am – noon, all year round.
Check the Herr’s website for additional hours during the summer and holiday seasons. Special
consideration for groups can be made by calling the toll free number.
Fees: FREE.
Public Transportation Access: None
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Historic RittenhouseTown
Phone: 215-438-5711 Fax: 215-849-6447
Contact: Ariel Wilson, Director of Education & Program Development
Email: awilson@rittenhousetown.org
Website: www.rittenhousetown.org
Location: 206 Lincoln Drive; Philadelphia, PA 19144
Program Description: Visit Historic RittenhouseTown and make paper at the site of North America’s
first paper mill! Built by William and Nicholas Rittenhouse in 1690, the Rittenhouse paper mill
supplied paper for maps, newspapers, books and legal documents. Students will tour this early
American industrial village and make paper using the same tools and techniques used by the
Rittenhouse family. One program option includes Colonial cooking with a costumed interpreter in
Historic RittenhouseTown’s original 18 th century bake house. Students will assist in the preparation
of a typical Colonial dish.
This interactive program teaches students about 18 th century American life in an authentic
landscape. It stresses the importance of the Rittenhouse family’s contributions to the development
of American industry and their role in freeing the Colonies from dependence on foreign goods.
Audience: All ages are welcome.
Duration: Two to four hours.
Hours: Monday-Friday: Open for group tours and classes only. Reservations required.
Saturday-Sunday, May-September: Noon-4PM. (Public tours only. Does not
include papermaking or cooking)
Fees: Group Rates:
Site tour: $2.50 per student
Site tour and papermaking: $5 per student
Site tour, papermaking and colonial-style cooking: $10 per student
Site tour, papermaking and colonial-style printing: $10 per student
Chaperones: No charge
Public Transportation Access: R8 Regional Rail to Tulpehocken. Also accessible by 65 Bus to
Wissahickon Ave and Walnut Lane.
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Independence Seaport Museum
Phone: 215-413-8630 Fax: 215-925-6713
Contact: Olivia Thomas, Education Coordinator
Email: groupsales@phillyseaport.org
Website: www.phillyseaport.org
Location: Penn's Landing on the Delaware River; 211 South Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St.;
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: Learn about the region's rich maritime heritage at Independence Seaport
Museum, located on Philadelphia's historic waterfront. Wander through galleries highlighting
immigration, underwater exploration, and sea commerce; examine nautical art, artifacts, and
intricate ship models; watch craftsmen building wooden boats; and explore the mighty Spanish-
American War Cruiser Olympia, and the World War II Submarine Becuna - both National Historic
Landmarks.
Engaging, hands-on, interactive lessons include one-of-a-kind topics such as Real Pirates of
Philadelphia, Early Explorers, Boat Building, and more.
All guided visits are led by educators and include a classroom lesson, hands-on galleries experience,
and tours of the Olympia and the Becuna (unless otherwise noted).
Learn about Philadelphia’s history through any of our three new walking tours: Benjamin’s Franklin’s
First Visit to Philadelphia, Birth of the American Armed Forces, and The Real Pirates of Philadelphia!
These tours run just over an hour in length, travel into the Old City area of Philadelphia, and include
museum admission.
Audience: All children (grades K-12) are welcome as well as adult groups
Duration: Please contact the Group Sales department at 215-413-8630 or email
groupsales@phillyseaport.org for details.
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Fees: Guided visits: $8 per student up to 8th grade; $9 per student in grades 9-12 and chaperones.
Self-Guided visits: $7 per student up to 8th grade, $8 per student in grades 9-12 and chaperones.
With all trips there is 1 free adult for every 10 students .
Walking Tours: $15 per adult and students in grades 9-12; $10 per student grades 3-8.
Please contact the Group Sales department for additional pricing options.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA bus routes 33, 21, 42, 48, 17, 5 and the Market-Frankford El.
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The Insectarium
Phone: 215-335-9500 Fax: 215-338-9199
Contact: Dave Steiger, Manager
Email: insectarium@aol.com
Website: www.myinsectarium.com
Locations: 8046 Frankford Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19136
Program Description: At Insectarium you get to see the good guys, the bad guys, and the
endangered guys. Insects are necessary for our way of life. Insects and their cousins help maintain
what we call the balance of nature. Our understanding of this balance changes daily and we need to
understand as much as possible to make wise choices in our life.
The Insectarium is the country’s largest exhibited all-arthropod museum. The collections are from all
over the world. An extensive live collection demonstrates natural habitats of many unusual insects,
tarantulas, scorpions and crustaceans.
Bring your group of 15-180 and receive a program given by a museum educator at no additional cost
with regular museum admission. The program will give your group a fun educational experience that
will be a great start or end to any science curriculum. Programs are tailored to children three years
old to adults.
Audience: Typical audience is school groups, grades K - 5.
Duration: Tours last one and one half hours normally. Should the group wish to do a craft another
half hour is needed. Shopping in the gift shop will take additional time.
Hours: Normal operating hours are 10:00am through 4:00 pm, Monday – Saturday. Closed on all
national holidays.
Fees: $7.00 per individual. Groups receive one free chaperone admission for every 15 children.
Children 2 and under are free. Group size for a formal tour is 15 to 160 people.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA route 66 bus up Frankford Avenue from end of Market-
Frankford Line.
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Phone: 215-365-3118, x103 Fax: 215-365-2846
Contact: Erika Scarborough
Email: Erika_Scarborough@fws.gov
Website: www.fws.gov/heinz
Location: 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard; Philadelphia, PA 19153
Program Description: The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1200-acre refuge that provides
habitat for over 300 species of birds and countless reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. With its 10
miles of hiking trails, canoe launch, observation platforms, bird blinds, and the Cusano
Environmental Education Center, the refuge provides visitors with an opportunity to observe wildlife
in a natural setting with the city of Philadelphia as a backdrop.
Field trips to the refuge are self-guided.
Audience: All ages are welcome.
Duration: Flexible.
Hours: Cusano Environmental Education Center: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hiking Trails: 8:00 a.m. to sunset*
* Check for hours of operation during federal holidays and in cases of inclement weather
Fees: FREE.
Public Transportation Access: Via R1 and Septa buses 37 & 108.
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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Phone: 610-666-5593 Fax: 484-831-5305
Contact: Carrie Ashley or Maria Stelacio
Email: cashley@audubon.org or mstelacio@audubon.org
Website: http://pa.audubon.org
Location: 1201 Pawlings Road; Audobon, PA 19403
Program Description: Come discover wildlife through art, nature, and history! Groups can tour the
historic home and museum and discover the amazing journey of John James Audubon or enjoy the
grounds. Hands-on field experiences help children explore and learn about their natural world.
Topics including birding with binoculars, birds of prey, river studies, and canoe trips inspire people
of all ages actively help the world around them. Custom programs can be designed to meet any
topic.
Audience: Programs can be geared for all age levels.
Duration: Varies. Trips can last from 1 hour to a full day. Lunch facilities are available.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Closed Mondays and all
major holidays.
Fees: Basic fee of $6.00 per student for 1 hour program. Prices increase with additional
programming. Chaperones are admitted for free.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery
Phone: 215-228-8200 Fax: 215-228-7940
Contact: Gwen Kaminski, Director of Development and Programs
Email: gk@thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Website: www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Location: 3822 Ridge Avenue; Philadelphia, PA, 19132
Program Description: Once a thriving burial site, Laurel Hill Cemetery is now a National Historic
Landmark, scenic park-like landscape, and one of the most important cemeteries in the United
States. Laurel Hill Cemetery celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2011. The Friends of Laurel Hill
Cemetery was founded in 1978 as a nonprofit organization to support and promote the site through
interpretive programming, community outreach, preservation projects and fundraising.
Laurel Hill Cemetery is open daily with free admission for self-guided tours and recreational
activities. Laurel Hill offers a convenient Cell Phone Tour, highlighting many of the Cemetery's most
notable historical figures, which can be accessed free of charge. Complimentary activity packs and
maps for children can be picked up in the office. In addition, the Cemetery provides a diverse array
of public tours, programs and workshops throughout the year covering a multitude of interests and
subjects across all age groups.
Youth programs are regularly provided to school and community groups. Each of these programs is
tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of the group and, in addition to tours of the
Cemetery, include activities such as scavenger hunts, arts and crafts projects, and historical games.
Laurel Hill Cemetery's youth programs can be focused OR comprehensive, covering subjects ranging
from history, math, science, language, culture and art.
Audience: Programming is available for diverse audiences. The maximum capacity for a guided tour
is 40-45 persons. However, larger groups can be broken up into separate tours.
Duration: Regular programs run approximately two hours in length. However, any and all programs
can be tailored to meet the needs of a group. Laurel Hill Cemetery is 78 acres, so there is much to
explore. Unstructured visits tend to last approximately one to two hours.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Closed New
Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and
Christmas Day.
Fees: Admission to Laurel Hill Cemetery is free. Rates for General Public or Private Tours are $12.00
for adults and $10.00 for seniors and students. Children ages 12 and under are free. 1 chaperone is
requested per every 10 children ages 12 and under. Chaperones may attend at no cost.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA bus route 61 to Clearfield Street across from the Cemetery
Gatehouse. Alternatively take any SEPTA line that crosses Allegheny Avenue and transfer to the
SEPTA bus route 60,which ends at Ridge Avenue; the Cemetery Gatehouse is one block south.
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Longwood Gardens
Phone: 610-388-1000 Fax: 610-388-5491
Contact: Michelle Ullman, Group Sales Coordinator
Email: mjennings@longwoodgardens.org
Website: www.longwoodgardens.org
Location: US Route 1; Kennett Square, PA 19348
Program Description: Longwood Gardens is the world’s premier horticultural display garden,
featuring more than 1,000 acres of gardens that range from exotic flowers to insect-eating plants to
managed meadows. Lessons taught by garden educators are available for school-year programs.
Explore the possibilities when Arts & Humanities, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science &
Technology and Social Studies are taught on location in amazing garden settings. Tailored to grade
bands K–2, 3–5, and 6-8, each program features people and places that are uniquely Longwood,
while connecting to National Education Standards. These guidelines should help you ensure that the
programs you select fit within your state’s curriculum and build on your classroom goals.
Or enjoy a day at Longwood with your students where you set the pace. For your convenience, we
designed self-directed curriculum activities to engage students in meaningful exploration while
visiting the Gardens; available to download on our website. Finally, there are Discovery Backpacks
available for rent at the group office.
The Indoor Children’s Garden, opened in October 2007, invites children to experience a horticultural
wonderland featuring spectacular water features, kid-friendly plants and an imaginative group of
garden residents. The outdoor children’s garden is an exciting place for exploration and highlights
the activities of bumblebees. A complete calendar of events and all opportunities for young people
are available on the website. Longwood has a cafeteria on site as well as a nearby picnic area.
Audience: A fieldtrip to Longwood Gardens is appropriate for all ages.
Duration: Programs are 90 minutes in length, and a minimum of 2 hours is recommended for a visit.
Hours: Longwood is open every day of the year from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please check the website
for seasonal and adjusted hours.
Fees: Guided Student Rate: $5. Self-guided Student Rate: $3. Group programs require a minimum of
15 guests to receive the group rate. Chaperones and teachers accompanying groups within the
required 1:10 ratio are FREE. Any additional adults will be charged at the adult group rate of $12.00.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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Mercer Museum
Phone: 215-345-0210, ext. 123 Fax: 215-230-0823
Website: www.mercermuseum.org
Location: 84 South Pine Street; Doylestown, PA 18901
Program Description: The Bucks County Historical Society is a dynamic, audience-driven educational
organization that involves visitors in meaningful explorations of the past, present, and future
through active engagement with its dramatic buildings and historical collections. Visitors are
encouraged to view history from multiple perspectives and multiple disciplines, and in relation to
their own communities and their own lives. The organization offers innovative, participatory and
changing experiences using its own and other private or public collections.
The Mercer Museum is a concrete castle that houses displays of the furnishings, folk art, and
implements of early America. Children can marvel at the whaling boat, carriages, and an antique fire
engine as well as the 60 crafts and trades that are exhibited. The Museum was completed in 1916 as
a home for Henry Mercer's collection of early American everyday objects and is now a National
Historic Landmark. Audio guides and interactive activities are available. Programs at the Mercer
Museum include: Log House Life; Frontier Trading; Simple Machines; and the Mercer Sampler.
Programs and Audience:
Log House Life - Students can discover what home life was like 200 years ago. Pre-K - 3rd grade;
Maximum 25 students.
Frontier Trading - Explore the tools and products of the 18th century trades and craftsmen
through a variety of hands-on experiences. 3rd - 5th grade; Maximum 25 students.
Simple Machines - In this hands-on program, inspired by the Museum's collection of pre-
industrial hand tools, learners investigate examples of the six simple machines, explore how
these machines make work easier. Students will make connections between the historical tools
exhibited in the museum and the fundamental scientific and technological principles that lie
behind them. 3rd-5th grade; Maximum 25 students.
Mercer Sampler - Experience a 2-hour round-robin version of the above; the Log House Life
program, either Frontier Trading or Simple Machines, and a museum visit. Kindergarten-5th
grade; Maximum 120 Students, Minimum 50 students.
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am -5 pm. Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Days.
Fees: $3.50 per child. One adult chaperone is required for every 10 children and admitted for free.
Additional chaperones will be charged $7.00. Minimum group size is 10 students.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Regional Rail route R5 to Doylestown.
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James A. Michener Art Museum
Phone: 215-340-9800, x124
Contact: Melissa Sandquist, Education Coordinator/Group Tours Manager
Email: msandquist@michenerartmuseum.org
Website: www.MichenerArtMuseum.org
Location: 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Program Description: The James A. Michener Art Museum is an independent, non-profit cultural
institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the
Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown's most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize
winning writer and supporter of the arts who had first dreamed of a regional art museum in the
early 1960's. Educational programming includes free concerts, docent-led tours, lectures, a
children’s art gallery, gallery talks, and artist studio tours.
Museum lessons at the Michener Art Museum are an introduction to the fascinating world of art
and museums and are tailored to fit various age groups, from preschool through grade 12. Museum
lessons include standards-based age-appropriate interactive gallery discussions, creative visual
analysis and educational activities. Staff will work with programs to design a museum lesson that is
tailored to specific needs.
Art Door programs provide more in depth opportunities for students to explore the museum’s
permanent collection and changing exhibitions and respond through visual arts and language arts
activities, including painting, drawing, discussion, writing, and drama. Lessons are taught by trained
museum educators and certified teachers in the museum galleries and art studio. Lessons can be
customized to meet the needs of the program. All lessons meet National and State Standards.
Audience: Programming is available for children and youth of all ages. The maximum group size is
100 people.
Duration: Varies, most programs are customized to the age and interest of visitors. Unstructured
visits typically last around 2 hours.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00
pm. Closed Mondays and National holidays (New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Presidents Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and
Christmas Day).
Fees: Fees vary depending on customized program. Contact the Museum for more information.
Minimum group size to receive group rates is 10 people. One adult chaperone is required for every 6
children. Free admission for all school groups is available through December 31, 2011, thanks to the
sponsorship by the Rose Group/Applebee’s. Only pre-booked docent-led or self-guided groups will
be included in the free admission program.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Regional Rail to Doylestown station, 2 blocks from the museum.
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Morris Arboretum
Phone: 215-247-5777 Fax: 215-247-7862
Contact: Liza Hawley, Visitor Education Coordinator
Email: efhawley@upenn.edu
Website: www.morrisarboretum.org
Location: 100 E. Northwestern Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19118
Program Description: The Morris Arboretum integrates art, science and the humanities in a 92-acre,
Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas, that holds
thousands of woody plants, and some of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest, and largest trees.
Special programs include: "Tree Adventure Tour," which teaches students responsibility for the
environment, "Food Factory" and "Trees Where We Live" which shows visitors how trees work, what
they do for us, and how we can take care of them.
All tours are based on Pennsylvania Department of Education standards. A complete tour listing,
pre- and post-visit activities, and objectives for each tour are listed on the website.
Audience: Tours are available for all ages, curriculum based tours for pre-K -7th grade and adult
tours for high school students. The Arboretum can accommodate any school-age group, and
welcomes groups with special needs. The Arboretum prefers to schedule groups of fewer than 65
people at a time.
Duration: Tours last between 1 and 1.5 hours. Groups are encouraged to bring their lunches and
take time to visit the Out on a Limb exhibit after their tour.
Hours: Daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and
Christmas Day.
Fees: $6.00 for children, $10.00 for any adults beyond the required number to chaperone. One
chaperone is required for every 10 children, and is admitted for free. The Arboretum will supply
more guides if an organization prefers to have smaller groups and brings an equal number of
chaperones.
Public Transportation Access: Arrange public transportation trips with the Arboretum, as groups can
be met at a closer gate. SEPTA R8 to Chestnut Hill and then the "L" bus toward Plymouth Mtg. Ask to
be let off at Hillcrest Ave.
Reservations can be made by calling 215-247-5777, x157 or by emailing baileyl@upenn.edu.
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Mural Tours
Phone: 215-925-3633, ext 10 Fax: 215-685-0757
Contact: Stan Kucewicz
Email: tours@muralarts.org
Website: www.muralarts.org
Location: Mural Arts @ The Gallery; 901 Market Street, Level 2; Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Description: Since 1984, the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has worked with city
youth and the community to create more than 3,000 public works of art. A mural tour presents the
diversity of the City’s population and the mural-making tradition, which has earned Philadelphia
international praise as the “City of Murals,” and “World’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery.”
Tours are available on foot, trolley, bike, SEPTA train, or on your own vehicle. The tour provides an
outstanding learning opportunity can explores themes of cultural diversity, community development,
urban blight and renewal, and Philadelphia history. Various routes are available to provide access to
varying theme’s and neighborhoods. Guides are trained and prepared for questions.
A minimum of a 3-week notice is recommended for booking.
Audience: Ages 8 and up. Trolley tours are designed for a minimum of 15 students; walking tours
are for a maximum of 20 people per tour guide.
Duration: Most tours are 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
Hours: Tours are offered year-round during daytime hours (the best tour times
are between 10 am and 3 pm).
Fees: Please call for pricing.
Public Transportation Access: Tours can begin from any part of the city.
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The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Phone: 215-563-3737
Contact: Group Tours
Email: info@collegeofphysicians.org
Website: www.muttermuseum.org, or
http://www.collegeofphysicians.org/Site/Museumtourform.html
Location: 19 South 22 nd St (between Market and Chestnut); Philadelphia, PA 19103
Program Description: Explore what it means to be human at world-renowned Mütter Museum.
Disturbingly informative exhibits and programs allow students to learn the history of medicine in a
compelling way.
Its collection includes more than 20,000 items, including: fluid-preserved anatomical and
pathological specimens; skeletal and dried specimens; medical instruments and apparatuses;
anatomical and pathological models in plaster, wax, and papier-mâché, and plastic; memorabilia of
famous scientists and physicians; medical illustrations, photographs, prints, and portraits.
Enhance a visit to the Mütter Museum with a disturbingly informative Mütter Lesson or a guided
tour! Lessons are cross-curricular and based on Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Tours are led by
trained museum docents and include highlights of the collection.
Audience: Middle school and older.
Duration: The average visit is between 1.5 to 2 hours. Mütter Lessons and guided tours are 45
minutes each.
Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm.
Fees: Groups of ten or more students (with a reservation) receive special group rate. One
chaperone is free for every 10 paying students. Mütter Lessons require an additional fee.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (30 th Street Station); Green Line Trolley
(22 nd and Market); and Bus routes #7, 21, 42, 44, and 48.
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National Constitution Center
Phone: 215-409-6695 Fax: 215-409-6650
Contact: Gina Romanelli, Group Sales Manager
Email: groupsales@constitutioncenter.org
Website: www.constitutioncenter.org
Location: 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: A unique two-hour self-guided museum experience includes more than 100
interactive exhibit components, film, photographs, text, sculpture, and artifacts. The experience
begins with “Freedom Rising,” a vibrant 20-minute surround-screen theatre presentation with a live
actor.
A visit to the NCC promotes critical thinking, reading and listening skills. The Class Activities Guide
includes pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit activities. Lessons are age and grade appropriate and
correlate with the National Standards for Civics and Government. Additional educational resources
can be found on the Education Resources page of the Center’s website. All visitors receive their own
pocket sized copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Audience: The experience is ideal for elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth.
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hour tour; reservations must be made for a specific start time.
Hours: The NCC is open daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Hours are Monday - Friday
from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00
pm.
Fees: Groups of 20 or more, $7.50/person. School and youth groups receive one complimentary
chaperone ticket for every 10 student tickets. Advanced reservations are required. Scholarships are
available.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Market Frankford Line to 5 th Street Station. Walking distance
from PATCO high speed line. Many SEPTA bus routes also have stops in the area, contact SEPTA for
more information.
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National Liberty Museum
Phone: 215-925-2800, x112 Fax: 215-925-3800
Contact: Nick Ospa, Education Coordinator
Email: tours@libertymuseum.org
Website: www.libertymuseum.org
Location: 321 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: The National Liberty Museum is the perfect destination for group of all sizes,
ages and interests. Whereas most venues offer you a single theme or experience, this museum is an
Art Museum, a History Museum, an Interactive Museum and a Museum with a Message — all
wrapped up in one! The Museum's eight galleries celebrate democracy and diversity via exciting
interactive exhibits, the stories of more than 2,000 Heroes of Liberty and a collection of
contemporary glass art used to symbolize the strength and fragility of liberty.
The Museum offers two types of tours to provide the best possible experience for your group: The
Standard Museum Tour and The Museum Learning Experience. Your tour will focus on the theme
you choose, include the Museum’s major exhibits, and fit the age and interests of your group. The
Museum offers the following tour themes, each aligned with Pennsylvania and National Education
Standards: “Heroes of Character”; “Peaceful Solutions to Conflict”; “Diversity Appreciation”;
“Balancing Rights with Responsibilities”; and Highlights Tour (a general discussion related to
preserving freedom).
Values/skills presented on all tours include: respect for diversity, effective communication and
conflict resolution, personal responsibility and individual heroism.
Audience: All ages. Minimum group size is 10 students with 1 adult.
Duration: Choice of a 90-minute tour or 120-minute Museum Learning Experience; return visits are
encouraged.
Hours: The Museum's hours are Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10am to 5pm; and Sundays, 12-6pm. During
the summer months, it is open 7 days a week. Tours can be scheduled any day of the week. Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Please call ahead or check our website for changes.
Fees: 90-minute tours are $5 per student, $7 per adult. Museum Learning Experiences are $10 per
students, $7 per adult. One adult chaperone is admitted free for every ten students.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Market Frankford El and bus routes: 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44,
48, 57 & 121.
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Pennsbury Manor
Phone: 215-946-0400 Fax: 215-310-1011
Contact: Diane Nadler
Email: c-dnadler@state.pa.us
Website: www.pennsburymanor.org
Location: 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road; Morrisville, PA 19607
Program Description: Pennsbury Manor offers a variety of programs for children, both onsite and
through distance learning. We are the only historic site that relates specifically to William Penn, his
contributions to Pennsylvania, and his impact on American history. A hands-on approach to learning
about the past gives every student the opportunity to be actively involved in the process. Led by
guides dressed in period clothing, students take a tour of the Manor House, visit several
outbuildings and engage in a 30-minute interactive history activity. Programs are designed to
promote listening, observation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and cooperative learning.
Developmentally appropriate programs are also available for young children ages four to six.
Audience: Educational programs are appropriate for children from pre-school through high school.
The guides have experience working with students of all ages. Each tour can accommodate up to 30
students.
Duration: The program lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Closed Mondays.
Groups by appointment.
Fees: Children and adults are $7 each, with one free adult for every ten children. Parking is free.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA R7 train to Levittown, and a taxi to Pennsbury Manor (about 2
1/2 miles from train station). Will need to pre-arrange for taxi to meet you at the station.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Phone: 215-972-2069 Fax: 215-567-2429
Contact: Sarah Holloran, Manager of School & Teacher Programs
Email: sholloran@pafa.org
Website: www.pafa.org
Location: 128 N. Broad Street; Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Program Description: Throughout the year, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
presents special exhibitions, an outstanding permanent collection, and work by some of the region's
most talented contemporary artists. Visit galleries in the Historic Landmark Building, designed by
Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt, and the Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building.
PAFA offers interactive, curriculum-based tours that are recommended for elementary students
(grades K – 8). These interdisciplinary tours promote critical thinking and visual literacy skills as well
as encourage students to collaborate and present their findings to the class. Each visit includes three
components: learning to look, discussion and response, and a hands-on project in response to the
theme of the tour. Tours for high school students can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your
classroom curriculum. These tours can be designed around art studio lessons, books read in class,
and writing assignments for example.
Tour topics include: Art & Social Justice, Furness' Factory for Art, Telling Tales, Picturing America,
Natural Wonders, Science & Nature in Art, New Ideas & New Methods, and HerStory. Additional art
lessons including, perspective drawing, book-making, and printmaking, are also available.
Audience: All ages are welcome.
Duration: Tours last approximately 1 hour and supplemental art lessons last between 60 and 90
minutes.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday, 11:00 - 5:00. Closed Mondays and legal
holidays.
Fees: Student Rate: $6/per student (reduced rates for Philadelphia Public and Parochial are
available); required chaperones are free. Adult Group Rate: $10/each. Minimum of 10 visitors
required to receive group rate.
Public Transportation Access: Yes. Septa Regional Rail, Subway Lines, and Bus; PATCO; Amtrak;
Greyhound Bus Lines; and Taxi.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead
Phone: 610-584-5104 Fax: 610-584-6860
Contact: Kimberly Boice, Educational Coordinator
Email: kboice@montcopa.org
Website: http://historicsites.montcopa.org
Location: 2100 Schultz Road, P.O. Box 240; Worcester, PA 19490
Program Description: The Peter Wentz Farmstead is an 18th century Pennsylvania German historic
site. We offer a variety of hands-on activities for students of all ages on a wide array of topics
pertaining to the Farmstead - the arts, sciences, and history. We will work with you to create a
program that fulfills the requirements of your curriculum and addresses the interests of your group.
Programs typically last 90 minutes, unless otherwise stated and some may be altered to be taught at
your location:
“Charlie Needs a Cloak” program - This storybook program tells how Charlie’s cloak, quite worn from
wear, is replaced using wool from his sheep. Primary school students (Preschool-2nd) learn about
the process of making cloth from sheep’s wool. The students will enjoy related hands-on activities
and a tour of the farm. A first floor tour of the historic farm house is also available.
Colonial Life program - Discover what life was like during the colonial era. Designed for grades 3 and
above, the students will tour the farm and historic house to learn about home life during the 18th
century. They will also participate in a hands-on game and take a close look at some reproduced
items typical of the era.
Decorative Arts program - This program introduces students in 3rd grade and above to the idea of
proper museum etiquette and decorative arts in a hands-on format. Learn about the architecture
and material culture of the colonial period by observing these features during a tour of the historic
house.
Colonial Day program - Bring sixty or more of your 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students to the
Farmstead for a day full of hands-on activities. They will learn about many of the crafts and trades
typical of the 18th century and rotate through a number of hands-on stations conducted by
costumed interpreters. After a brief break for lunch, the students will then continue with their
lessons before returning back to school later in the afternoon.
Comparative Histories programs - Spend the day visiting the Peter Wentz Farmstead and another of
the region’s historic treasures– Morgan Log House or Pennypacker Mills.
Audience: All ages! Ideally, no more than 60 students plus chaperones for a particular program. (1
chaperone required for every 10 students)
Duration: Programs last from 1 hour to a full day (4-5 hours).
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Closed all major holidays.
Fees: Fees vary. Chaperones are admitted for FREE.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA Lansdale Regional Rail is a 10 minute drive from the site.
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Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent
Phone: 215-685-4830 Fax: 215-685-4837
Contact: Amanda Childs
Email: amanda.childs@philadelphiahistory.org
Website: www.philadelphiahistory.org
Location: 15 South 7 th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19106
Program Description: The Philadelphia History Museum engages Philadelphians and regional visitors
with its extraordinary collections that reflect Philadelphia’s rich history and the diversity of its
people and their neighborhoods through exhibitions, educational programs and technology which
explore the past to better understand the present.
Currently, the museum hosts a monthly "Conversations" program, each focused on a different
historic theme and its relevance today.
Audience: Depends on the program.
Duration: 30 minutes up to 2 hours, depending on the program.
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 11am to 4pm.
Fees: Philadelphia Stories and Philadelphia Voices exhibitions are FREE. Four new exhibitions
opening September 22.
Public Transportation Access: Yes. PATCO 8th & Market stop, SEPTA Frankford-El 8th & Market stop,
SEPTA Route 47 Bus 7th & Market stop Market East.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phone: 215-684-7582 Fax: 215-236-4063
Contact: Janette Wheeler, Administrator of School Programs
Website: www.philamuseum.org/education Email: jwheeler@philamuseum.org
Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26 th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19130
Program Description: Museum tours are designed as interactive lessons that encourage students to
examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, worksheets and small
group work. We offer over thirty permanent collection lessons for students preschool - 12th grade;
anywhere from one hour to one and one half hours in length.
Audience: Pubic, private, parochial schools from mentally gifted to learning differences; we cover
the entire spectrum. Grades preK – 12. Number of participants: up to 90 students may visit from one
school per day; 25 - 20 students in one class with a museum educator.
Duration: 1 to 1½ hours.
Hours: Guided tours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm. Unguided tours: Tuesday-Friday, 1 pm – 5pm
Fees: Preschool; $75 per class up to 20 students; Phila. Public free with guided lesson. All other Phila.
Schools $5 per student/ Outside Philadelphia schools $7 per. One adult free per 5 students K-6th
grade; one adult free per 10 students 7-12th grade; extra adults $16 per.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA bus routes 7, 32, 38, 43, and 48 currently serve the Museum
area. The Phlash Downtown Visitor Shuttle (May 1 – October 31) provides direct service between
Penn's Landing, Center City, and the Museum. The Phlash runs purple trolleys every twelve minutes
between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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Philadelphia Water Department, Public Education
Phone: 215-685-6098
Contact: Drew Brown, Manager of Public Education; or Dottie Baumgarten, Environmental
Education Consultant
Email: dottiebaumgarten@gmail.com
Website: http://www.phila.gov/water/
Location: ARAMark Tower 3rd Floor, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Description: The Philadelphia Water Department serves the Greater Philadelphia region by
providing integrated water, wastewater, and stormwater services. The Education programs offered
include tours of the drinking water treatment plants and the sewage treatment plants, and much
more.
Current educational programming includes:
We Drink the River! Philadelphians have been drinking natural river water since 1801. Wonder how
that's possible? Find out at the Philadelphia Water Department's Belmont Drinking Water Treatment
Plant for an up-close look at the water intake, reservoir, filters, and every other aspect of the water
treatment process. History and current environmental issues are also presented.
Where the Dirty Water Goes! Have you ever wondered where the dirty water goes when you flush
the toilet, take a bath, or even wash the dinner dishes? And what about the water that goes down
the storm drains in the street? Students find out first- hand on a fascinating trip to the Philadelphia
Water Department's Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant where they get up-close to every
aspect of the sewage treatment process. History and current environmental issues are included.
Audience: Both water treatment tours are appropriate for children in fourth grade through adults.
The preferred number of students in a group is 15 through 25. Groups as small as 10 or as large as
"one class" are accommodated. Two tours could be run simultaneously for larger groups.
Duration: Tours last for duration of two hours.
Hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Tours are weather permitting. Closed on major
holidays.
Fees: Tours are free. One chaperone is required for every 10 students.
Public Transportation Access: Limited. "We Drink the River!" field trip is accessible by public
transportation. "Where the Dirty Water Goes!" field trip is not.
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Philadelphia Zoo
Phone: 215-243-5235 Fax: 215-243-5602
Contact: Linda Cairnes, Manager of School and Family Programs
Email: education@phillyzoo.org
Website: www.philadelphiazoo.org
Location: 3400 West Girard Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Description: Groups can either visit the zoo on their own or make arrangements for a
private 45-minute lesson. These Zoo lessons, which align with curriculum standards, help students
develop science process skills and learn about wildlife conservation while having fun. For current
lesson descriptions and pricing, please visit the Teachers Lounge section of the Philadelphia Zoo
website. Custom programs are available on request.
The Zoo is proud to offer quality education programs that meet the highest standards for academic
performance.
Audience: Groups of all ages and sizes are welcome for a general visit. For Zoo classes, each lesson
can accommodate 40 people from Pre-K to 12th grades.
Duration: Classes are 45 minutes long and are offered on weekdays at 10:15 am, 11:15 am, and
12:15 pm.
Hours: The Zoo is open year-round from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Fees: The Zoo offers special discount rates to groups of 15 or more. All group tickets must be
ordered and paid for at least two weeks in advance. For current field trip and lesson pricing, please
visit the Teachers Lounge section of the Philadelphia Zoo website.
Public Transportation Access: Yes. The Philadelphia Zoo is serviced by SEPTA via Route #15 trolley
and the nearby Route 38 bus.
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Please Touch Museum
Phone: 215-581-3167 Fax: 215-581-3183
Contact: Kristen Manka-White, Group Sales
Email: groupsales@pleasetouchmuseum.org
Website: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Location: 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
Program Description: Please Touch Museum incorporates its long-standing philosophy of “learning
through play” throughout the entire museum. Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall provides an
intimate play experience throughout two floors of exhibit zones. Please Touch Museum group visits
offer a range of educational and entertaining experiences that help expand a child's horizons.
Children’s groups may take advantage of reduced admission fees, discount carousel tickets, use of
our on-site lunchrooms and shopping in the Kids Store.
All Please Touch Museum exhibits are enjoyed through self-guided tours that incorporate elements
of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware state curriculum standards. Curriculum-based materials
are provided to educators to help prepare young children for their visit to Please Touch Museum.
Audience: Children ages 7 and under. Reservations are required in advance. Groups of 15 or more
are welcome with advance reservations Tuesday – Sunday from 9:30am – 3:00pm.
Duration: Partial Day Visit: Spend half of your day at the museum! Spend two hours playing in
Please Touch Museum's galleries. Package includes a 30-minute lunch break in our dedicated
reserved lunchrooms and group carousel ride for a 3 hours visit. All Day Package: Spend your entire
day at the museum! With this package, your group is welcome to play in the museum all day
between 9:30am - 5:00pm. Add a group carousel ride and 30 minute lunch break in our dedicated
reserved lunchrooms to complete your day.
Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Sunday, 11am – 5pm.
Fees: Partial Day Visit: $13.00, All Day Visit: $16.00. Prices applicable for ages 1 and older. Please ask
reservationist about special chaperone pricing.
Public Transportation Access: Yes. SEPTA route 38 stops within walking distance of the Museum.
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Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Phone: 610-527-5234, x108 Fax: 610-527-1161
Contact: Stacy Carr-Poole
Email: scarr@riverbendeec.org
Website: www.riverbendeec.org
Location: 1950 Spring Mill Road; Gladwyne, PA 19035
Program Description: Riverbend’s mission is to teach environmental principles to children in
Southeastern Pennsylvania through a direct connection to nature, inspiring respect for our natural
world and action as aware, responsible and caring citizens. Educational Field trip programs focus on
a wide variety of science and nature topics. Each program includes hands-on exploration, interactive
activities, and lots of fun in a natural setting. Topics can include Animal Habitats, Pond and Stream,
Ecosystems, Watersheds, and much more.
Audience: Programs are designed for children ages PreK-7 th grades, with a typical group maximum
of 70 children.
Duration: Programs are typically 60-90 minutes in length. Groups can select either a half-day field
trip with one program or a full-day field trip with two programs.
Hours: Programming is available year-round. Please call or email. Office hours are Monday-Friday,
9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Fees: $6.00 per child for a half-day program and $10.00 per child for a full-day field trip, no charge
for adults.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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The Rosenbach Museum & Library
Phone: 215-732-1600 Fax: 215-545-7529
Contact: Candace Wilkin, Group Tour Coordinator
Email: cwilkin@rosenbach.org
Website: www.rosenbach.org
Location: 2008-2010 Delancey Place; Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Program Description: N/A.
Audience: N/A.
Duration: N/A.
Hours: N/A.
Fees: N/A.
Public Transportation Access: N/A.
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Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Phone: 215-679-3103 Fax: 215-679-8175
Contact: Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator
Email: Rebecca@schwenkfelder.com
Website: www.schwenkfelder.com
Location: 105 Seminary Street; Pennsbury, PA 18073
Program Description: The Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center preserves and interprets the
history of the Schwenkfelders and the history of southeastern Pennsylvania and the Perkiomen
Region. The Heritage Center offers educational programming and tours, exhibits, workshops, and
events throughout the year.
Audience: Students ages 6 – 18. Most programs are intended for students ages 8 – 12. Minimum
group size is 5 people. The suggested maximum size is 25 people. Larger groups (~100) are divided
into small groups of 25 and rotated around the galleries.
Duration: 1.5 hours for workshops; tours and activities generally last 2 hours.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Thursday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays. Closed on Independence Day,
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Maundy Thursday, and Easter.
Fees: Field trips for school groups are $4 per student. One adult chaperone is required for every 7
students. Chaperones are free for large school groups, although may be charged fees for craft
activities. Call to inquire.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Phone: 215-482-7300, x110 Fax: 215-482-8158
Email: scee@schuylkillcenter.org
Website: www.schuylkillcenter.org
Location: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road; Philadelphia, PA 19128
Program Description: The Schuylkill Center provides environmental education services that include
exciting field trip opportunities. Visits cover a variety of topics related to the environment, including
but not limited to, habitats, adaptations, watersheds, animals, plants, soil, and human impact. Some
programs include handouts and all programs use a variety of interactive materials. Field trips can be
arranged as a one-time visit or as a thematic unit of multiple visits and programs that can be tailored
to group needs.
Skills promoted through a visit include increasing children’s interest in and understanding of the
natural world. Through hands-on investigations, the visits promote the discovery of science
concepts, critical thinking skills, and children’s interest in science.
Audience: The Center has been designed for all age groups from pre-K through adults.
Duration: Visits are generally 2 ½ hours in length.
Hours: Trails are open: Monday – Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Main Building is open:
Monday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Programming is available year-round during weekdays,
weekends, and evenings. Please call ahead to arrange a visit.
Fees: $6/child ($50 minimum) for a 2 hour program.
Public Transportation Access: N/A.
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Spiral Q Puppet Theater’s Living Loft Museum
Phone: 215-222-6979 Fax: 215-222-7002
Contact: Museum and Education Director
Email: spiralq@spiralq.org
Website: www.spiralq.org
Location: 4100 Haverford Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Description: N/A.
Audience: N/A.
Duration: N/A.
Hours: N/A.
Fee: N/A.
Public Transportation Accessible: N/A.
***Please note: We've moved out of our home of the past 13 years and are beginning to settle in at
our new space. Our offices are not quite ready so Spiral Q will be closed through Labor Day. If you
have a matter that needs immediate attention, or want to contract Spiral Q services during the
month of September, please send a detailed e-mail to community@spiralq.org.
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SquashSmarts
Phone: 215.221.6860 Fax: 215.221.6866
Contact: Katie Bicknese, Program Director
Email: Katie@squashsmarts.org
Website: www.squashsmarts.org
Location: The Lenfest Center, 2nd Floor; 3890 N. 10th Street; Philadelphia, PA 19140
Program Description: SquashSmarts is a free after-school program for students in grades 6-12 that
combines the sport of squash with academic tutoring and mentoring of under-served, urban youth
in order to develop self esteem and discipline through academic, athletic, and personal achievement.
SquashSmarts is pleased to offer field trip opportunities for students to learn about our program
and get a taste of the unique sport of squash!
Audience: 5-6th Grade Students.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Groups are welcome to use our lounge for lunch before or after
the field trip.
Hours: Field trips can be arranged Monday through Thursday between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
Fee: FREE for Philadelphia School District Students. All equipment is provided.
Public Transportation Accessible: Easily accessible by the Broad Street Line. Ample street parking
and secure parking lot available.
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Phone: 215-898-4065 Fax: 215-898-4265
Contact: Prema Deshmukh
Email: education@museum.upenn.edu
Website: http://www.penn.museum/programs.html
Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street; Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Description: Created in 1961, the International Classroom is an innovative program that
provides resources for international and multicultural education for a variety of ages using a broad
range of presentations, lectures, and workshops. Presentations are lively and personal, often given
in traditional dress. Interactive components encourage questions and audience participation, with
speakers sharing information about the geography, language, economy, education, religion,
recreation, family life, customs, current affairs, and American perceptions of their home countries.
At the Museum-- World: Ancient and Modern -- This program brings school classes to the Museum
for a gallery tour an educational presentation by a speaker from a country in the featured area. For
example, a visit to the Museum’s African Gallery will be followed by a talk about modern day life in
Nigeria. The Museum’s other galleries feature artifacts from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Canaan,
Mesoamerica, China, Native North America, and the ancient Etruscan, Greek and Roman civilizations.
Visits to your School, Community Group or Business—international speakers share information
about their home countries through presentations featuring slides, photographs, maps, music,
clothing, games, dance or crafts.
Audience: for all ages
Duration: N/A.
Hours: N/A.
Fees: Contact Prema Deshmukh for more information.
Public Transportation Accessible: N/A.
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Wagner Free Institute of Science
Phone: 215-763-6529, x17 Fax: 215-763-1299
Contact: Jessica Bachrach, Museum Educator
Email: JessicaB@wagnerfreeinstitute.org; reservations@wagnerfreeinstitute.org
Website: www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org
Location: 1700 West Montgomery Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19121
Program Description: Founded in 1855, the Wagner Free Institute of Science is dedicated to
providing public education in science. Completed in 1865, the Institute’s National Historic Landmark
building is essentially unchanged since the late 19 th century and features a historic lecture hall and
an exhibition hall filled with specimens including fossils, sea stars, shells, coral, minerals, skeletons,
and mounted animal skins displayed in original wood and glass cabinets.
The Wagner Institute offers free natural history programs to visiting groups in preschool through
high school. All programs include an interactive lesson, real natural history specimens to touch, and
a scavenger hunt in the museum gallery. Lesson topics for students in 2 nd grade and above include:
Animal Adaptations, Butterflies & Moths, Dinosaurs & Fossils, Evolution, Food Chains, Insects &
Other Arthropods, Ocean Life, Rocks & Minerals, Skeletons, Pollinator Power, and Urban Ecology.
Programs designed specifically for younger visitors include: Animal Babies, Animals in Winter,
Daytime and Nighttime Animals, Dinosaurs, Insects, and Sort Like a Scientist. All lessons are aligned
to the Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the National and Pennsylvania Science Education
Standards.
Audience: All ages are welcome. A minimum of 10 children is required to schedule a program. The
Institute can accommodate a maximum of 30 children for preschool through 1 st grade groups, and a
maximum of 60 children for groups of 2 nd graders and older students. One adult chaperone is
required for every 5 children under the age of 8 and for every 10 children 8 years of age and older.
Duration: Visits for students in 2 nd grade and above last 1½ hours. Visits for students in preschool
through 1 st grade last 1 hour.
Hours: 9:00-4:00, Tuesday through Friday. Closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year’s Day, and the last two weeks in August. The Institute is often booked to
capacity with programs, so it is best to schedule your visit several weeks in advance to reserve your
preferred date and time.
Fees: Museum admission and all programs are free, but donations are appreciated. The suggested
donation is $5 per child for a 1½ hour program (2 nd grade and up) and $3 per child for a 1 hour
program. The suggested donation for adult admission is $8.
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA bus #2 travels north on 16 th St. and south on 17 th St. SEPTA bus
#3 travels east and west on Cecil B. Moore, one block south of Montgomery. SEPTA bus #33 travels
north on 19 th St. and south on 22 nd St. The Broad Street subway (local train only) stops at Temple
University/Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
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Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Phone: 1-800-448-3883 Fax: 302-888-4953
Contact: Lois Stoehr, Assistant Curator of Education
Email: lstoehr@winterthur.org
Website: www.winterthur.org
Location: 5105 Kennett Pike; Winterthur, DE 19735
Program Description: Winterthur, the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, features an
outstanding collection of early American decorative arts, changing exhibitions, 900 acres of gardens,
and a 3-acre garden for children called Enchanted Woods. Winterthur offers a variety of on-site
programs for children and youth all emphasizing hands-on, small-group learning with curricula
incorporating different learning styles and needs. All programs are explore the garden or "life long
ago" while rotating through several different areas of the museum.
Winterthur's programs were developed with an awareness of the standards of learning outcomes in
effect in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Trained staff present increasingly
complex material at age-appropriate levels through a menu of programs that can accommodate
either specific grade-level audiences or groups encompassing a wide age range. Please contact the
organization for more information on specific programming.
Audience: Programs are available for children and youth in preschool through college. The
maximum group size for the Museum is 72 people.
Duration: Programs range in length from 1 hour and thirty minutes to two hours. Groups who
choose to come to Winterthur without participating in a program typically stay about two or three
hours.
Hours: Open March through December. Daily hours are Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Closed Mondays, and Christmas and Thanksgiving Days.
Fees: $5.00 per student, $15.00 per adult. For children age 4 and younger, one adult chaperone is
required for every 4 students. For children age 5 and older, one adult chaperone is required for
every five students. Required chaperones are admitted for free. The minimum group size to
receive group rates is 15 people.
Public Transportation Access: None.
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The Woodlands
Phone: 215-386-2181 Fax: 215-386-2431
Contact: Jessica Baumert, Executive Director
Email: Baumert@woodlandsphila.org
Website: www.woodlandsphila.org (under construction; e-mail with questions)
Location: 4000 Woodland Ave.; Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Description: The Woodlands is an active rural cemetery of 54 acres in West Philadelphia
that was developed in 1840 on the last 92 acres of the estate of William Hamilton. Hamilton’s house,
now serving as cemetery’s offices, still stands on the grounds and is one of the most significant 18 th -
century neoclassical mansions in America. The cemetery was designed around Hamilton’s mansion
and carriage house/stable with roads and brick paths. Hamilton’s original gardens, the most
important in America according to Thomas Jefferson, were altered for the cemetery, but an
arboretum of over 1000 trees of 750 species and great age create a park-like setting for visitation.
The mausoleums and grave monuments range from the tallest cemetery obelisk in the country to
elegant sculpted angels and tombstones.
Children, teenagers, and adults use the cemetery for biking, walking, jogging, and viewing nature
and statuary everyday from dawn to dusk. A Distinguished Persons list of those buried in the
cemetery can be picked up at the office and used for self-guided tours. Many teachers and
educational institutions use the site to explain colonial history, architectural history, biological
sciences, genealogy research, and the history of Philadelphia’s development through citizens buried
in the cemetery.
Special programs and events are planned seasonally and will be posted on the Web site; inquiries
may be sent to Baumert@woodlandsphila.org.
Audience: Special tours of the mansion can be arranged for any type of audience. Less than 50
students is ideal, but larger groups can be divided into two.
Duration: Mansion tours take about 30 minutes depending on the interest of the group.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm, or by appointment only.
Fees: Access to the grounds is free, open from dawn to dusk. Mansion tours are $5.00 for Adults
and $3.00 for students and seniors.
Public Transportation Access: Septa’s #11, 13, 34 & 36 trolleys stop directly across the street at 40 th
and Woodland Avenue.
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Woodmere Art Museum
Phone: 215-247-0948 Fax: 215-247-2387
Contact: Pamela Birmingham, Curator of Education
Email: pbirmingham@woodmereartmuseum.org
Website: www.woodmereartmuseum.org
Location: 9201 Germantown Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19118
Program Description: Museum tours are designed to underscore and enhance work in the
classroom, whether through history, English, math or studio art studies. Basic terminology is
introduced as a preparation for the museum visit. Then instructors select the exhibition or tour that
is most appropriate for their class. For example, topics could include the American Victorian period,
women artists or the art of the landscape. While gaining experience in discussing art, students
enhance their observation skills, verbal expression, listening and critical thinking.
Helen Millard Children’s Gallery is the featured exhibit. School tours include Woodmere Outreach, If
My Pot Could Talk, and Kids Care 13.
Inquire about special projects such as Woodmere for Kids: Game and guide book, Portrait Project, 1,
2 Rhythm and Blue, and Museum Mentor.
Audience: Tours appropriate for ages 4 and up.
Duration: 1-2 hours depending on age. Special projects involve multiple visits.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm; closed major holidays.
Fees: $5 per student (waived for those with financial hardship).
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA R8 suburban train, L bus from Chestnut Hill.
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Work to Ride
Phone: (267) 531-3321
Email: lessons@worktoride.net
Contact: Lezlie Hiner
Website: http://www.worktoride.net/prog-discoveryDay.php
Location: Chamounix Equestrian Center, 98 Chamounix Drive; Philadelphia, PA 19131
Program Description:
Discovery Day I (non-riding):
For most children this will be their first introduction to horses and stables. Discovery Day personnel
will guide children through the various areas of the barn, paddocks, and riding areas. The
informational tour will include: equine behavior, stable terminology, hayloft, stable management,
health and safety, and an explanation of how a working barn operates. The tour will end with the
group grooming a pony or horse and learning how to properly lead them. We wrap it all up with a
question and answer session.
Discovery Day II (horseback riding included):
For most children this will be their first introduction to horses and stables. Discovery Day personnel
will guide children through the various areas of the barn, paddocks, and riding areas. The
informational tour will include: equine behavior, stable terminology, hayloft, stable management,
health and safety, and an explanation of how a working barn operates. Children will also learn how
to lead a pony/horse, correctly groom, saddle and bridle a horse, and proper mounting procedures.
Each child will get a minimum of 15 minutes of riding.
Audience: Minimum of 10 kids and maximum of 30 kids. Nursery School, Home Schoolers, High
School & Community Groups.
Duration: Discover Day I - Designed to be 1 hour in length.
Discover Day II - Designed to be 2 hours in length.
Hours: Call to schedule a date and time.
Fee: Discover Day I – $5.00 per child
Discovery Day II – $40.00 per child
Public Transportation Access: SEPTA 38 or 40 Bus to Ford & Cranston. From there it is an
approximately 15 minute walk.
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Stay tuned for the Spring 2013 Edition of the
OSTRC Regional Resource Directories!
Reminder: You must contact the listed organization for details about their specific
programs (including reservations). Otherwise, if you have comments or questions about
this Directory or other OSTRC resources, contact:
John Price III, Project Coordinator
Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC)
3815 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4090
Phone: (215) 898-0793
Fax: (215) 573-2791
E-Mail: johnep@sp2.upenn.edu
www.sp2.upenn.edu/ostrc
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