Texas
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
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- Travel Around Texas
Looking for places to go, things to do, here's good websites
to keep in mind.
Astronomy &
Space
Astronaut Training Center
Using simulators modeled from past Apollo training exercises, we'll test your senses in ways you never imagined. 6720 NE Loop 820 (SE Corner of 820 & Rufe Snow Dr), N. Richland Hills, TX. (817) 788-2926.
McDonald
Observatory Visitor's Center
The Visitors Center offers daily tours of the research facilities
and solar viewing programs as well as evening "Star Parties."
Highway 118 North (street address), P.O. Box 1337, Fort Davis,
TX 79734-1337, (915) 426-3640.
Space Center Houston
You will relive the past achievements of the space program and
witness today's history in the making. 1601 NASA Road One, Houston,
TX 77058, (281) 244-2105.
Discovery Centers
Austin Children's
Museum
Our educational programming is diverse and exciting with topics
changing frequently. 201 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701, (512)
472-2499
Children's Museum of
Houston
Learn through hands-on exhibitions in the areas of science and
technology, history and culture, health and human development,
and the arts. 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004-7112, (713) 522-1138
The Discovery Science Place
Two exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move about
and explore. 308 North Broadway, Tyler, TX 75702 , (903) 533-8012
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Bringing to kids the excitement of science to the Panhandle area,
through permanent and traveling exhibits, planetarium shows,
special events, educational/outreach programs and workshops.
1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79106, (806) 355-9548
Museum of Nature and Science
Exhibits, iMax theater, planatarium, and educational programs.
1318 Second Avenue (street address), Box 151469, Dallas, (214)
428-5555
Science Spectrum
Over 200 interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX® Theatre, live
animals, live demonstrations, a dedicated area for younger children,
funshops, and traveling exhibits. 2579 S. Loop 289, Suite 250
(street address), P.O. Box 93178, Lubbock, (806) 745-2525
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209-6396 , (210) 357-1900
Woodlands Children's Museum
Where the streets lead to fun and the sky's the limit to what
you can learn! Moved from the mall. Check site for new location 281-465-0955
Health &
Medicine
The Museum of Health and
Medical Science
A voyage through a Texas-sized human body, the Pavilion includes
giant models of human organs and dozens of hands-on exhibits
and science stations. 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004-7126,
(713) 942-7054
History
The Alamo
Field trip information. Lesson plans. History. Unfortunately,
unusual scripting makes it imposible to view some pages or to
copy address and phone number here. Located in San Antonio.
The Aztec On
The River
Opens early in 2006. A wonderful place to introduce students
to the culture and history of Mesoamerica. Located at the corner
of Commerce and North St. Mary's Streets, San Antonio, TX 78205.
Toll Free: 877-43-Aztec (877-432-9832).
French Legation
Museum
Guided tours are available Tuesday through Sunday, from 1:00-4:30
p.m. Austin. (512) 472-8180.
LBJ Library &
Museum
The museum provides year-round public viewing of its permanent
historical and cultural exhibits. Free admission. 2313 Red River
St. Austin, (512) 721-0200.
Pioneer
Farms
Travel back in time at Central Texas' premier living history
museum, where your journey begins on our three historic farmsteads
and in our unique history programs. 1400 Pioneer Farms Drive,
Austin, (512) 837-1215.
Texas
Capitol Visitor Center
The Capitol Visitors Center is located at 112 East 11th Street
(southeast corner of the Capitol grounds) in the restored 1856-57
General Land Office building. The Capitol Visitors Center encourages
educators to bring students for guided tours of its exhibits.
Industry &
Technology
Factory
Tours
Interactive site with recommended factory tours in Texas. Add
your own favorite tour and write a review.
Natural History
Museum of Nature and Science
Helps children understand the biological diversity and natural
history of Texas. 3535 Grand Avenue (street address), P.O. Box
151469, Dallas, TX 75315 , (214) 428-5555.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Hundreds of programs aimed at engaging children and families
in learning. 1501 Montgomery St., Forth Worth, (817) 255-9300
Hamilton Pool Preserve
232 acres of protected natural habitat featuring a jade green
pool into which a 50-foot waterfall flows. Located about 30 miles
southwest of Austin. Reservations for the guided nature tour
can be made by calling (512) 264-2740.
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
We are a natural science museum & wildlife sanctuary and we offer homeschool classes. 1 Nature Place, McKinney, Texas 75069. (972) 562-5566 ext. 269
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NEW
The first Monday of each month will be dedicated to home school students, ages 5 years and up. A newly created program will provide learning in an outdoor classroom (weather permitting), a guided nature walk and a hands-on activity. Cost is $20 per student, siblings in same family $15 each. Pre-registration is required. 8 student minimum. 20 student maximum. 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024. (713) 681-8433.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Major discoveries made here daily. One Hermann Circle Dr., Houston,
(713) 639-4629.
Picture Your World Youth Photography Project
Photography workshops for children. Coordinated for Bexar Land Trust by photographer Deborah Keller-Rihn, who has taught numerous art workshops and organized countless exhibitions for children and adults in San Antonio.
Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve
A 5,500 acre ranch that has been described as the largest habitat
restoration project on private land in Texas. Educational and
interpretive services. 830-868-2630.
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch
We are a non profit education exotic wildlife facility. We are a zoo held to the highest standards of quality and health by the USDA. We have a huge homeschooling following in our area. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point, TX 76258. (940) 686-4600.
TDS Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion
Visitors can tour the exotic game ranch complete with approximately
800 acres that is home to more than 1,600 animals from 30 different
species. (800) 375-8375.
Vanishing Texas River Cruise
Dine on our traditional Mexican/American Fajita Buffet while
viewing the awesome beauty of the Colorado River Canyon. Enjoy
waterfalls, towering cliffs, abundant wildlife and the many scenic
vistas along the river banks. 512-756-6986.
Westcave Preserve Cave
A variety of programs for children and adults with the goal of
inspiring greater environmental conservation and awareness. Located
in southwest Travis County, approximately 45 minutes from downtown
Austin.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Founded in 1974 to protect 227 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country
and to provide nature education programs. Loop 360 bridge over
Lake Austin. 512-327-7622.
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