Virginia
Field Trips
Air & Space
Virginia Air & Space
Center
Your imagination will soar as you launch a rocket, pilot a space
shuttle, become an air traffic controller, fly an airplane, and
more! 600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, (757) 727-0900
Virginia Aviation Museum
Knowledgeable and friendly volunteers share the history of the
planes. Richmond Int'l Airport, 5701 Huntsman Road, Sandston,
VA 23250, (804) 236-3622
Annotated Lists
Happy Trails
Divided by educational topics: science. museums, history, informational,
parks, and trails.
The Outer Banks
Regional site about things to see and do in this part of Virginia.
Virginia
DEQ: Places to visit
Check out these places in Virginia to learn about the environment
first-hand.
Discovery Museums
Children's Museum of Richmond
Here's a look at all the great things you can do at CMoR! 2626 West
Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220. 804-474-CMoR (2667).
The Curiosity Zone
A state-of-the-art science and tech enrichment center for kids
ages 1-12. It is a place where kids can go to think, invent,
create, explore and learn, learn, learn. We are opening in January
2005 in Ashburn, Virginia.
Virginia Discovery Museum
Our permanent exhibits appeal primarily to children of preschool
age through fourth grade. Some special exhibits and some permanent
exhibits may be appropriate for ollder children. 524 East Main
(street address), P.O. Box 1128, Charlottesville, VA 22902-1128
, (804) 977-1025
History
Colonial Williamsburg
Come visit to this historic town. Colonial Williamsburg is midway
between Richmond and Norfolk on I-64 (exit 238). Williamsburg,
VA, (757) 229-1000.
Historic Alexandria
Historic Alexandria invites you to Homeschool Day on August 21, 2008, from 10am-3pm, where you and your family can explore the City of Alexandria from the Colonial period to the present. The day features tours and activities at three city museums--Gadsby's Tavern Museum, The Lyceum, and Friendship Firehouse. Tickets $5 per child ages 4 and up (all parents are FREE!) Reservations are required, so make sure you call Michele Longo, Gadsby's Curator of Education, at 703.838.4242 to reserve your tour time today!
New Market Battlefield
State Historical Park
Your exploration of the Civil War in Virginia begins here. Enjoy
the museum, explore the historic farm, scenic Shenandoah River
overlooks, picnic spots and walking trails. Annual Re-enactment
each May. New Market, VA, 1-866-515-1864
Presidents Park
Learn about all 43 unique presidencies as you enjoy a patriotic,
educational and inspiring experience at Presidents Park in Williamsburg,
Virginia. Toll free 800-588-4327 or (757) 259-1121 ext. 107.
Maritime & Marine Science
Belmont Bay Life Science
Center
Will be built at the juncture of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers
in Prince William County, Virginia.
Nauticus, the National
Maritime Center
Home to the Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus is an exciting 120,000
square-foot science and technology center exploring the power
of the sea. One Waterside Dr., Norfolk, (800) 664-1080
Virginia
Field Trip Sites for Marine and Aquatic Education
Virginia offers many excellent field experiences for learning
about the Chesapeake Bay and the Commonwealth's water resources.
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Offers both on- and off-site program options, as well as outreach,
where the museum comes to you. 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia
Beach, Virginia 23451. (757) 425-FISH
Natural History
Norfolk Botanical Garden
We offer six events a year that are specifically designed with homeschool families in mind, and with our new children's garden we are a great place for families to come and explore the best natural area in Norfolk. 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23518. (757) 441-5830.
Shenandoah Caverns & American Celebration on Parade
See beautiful underground formations like the famous Breakfast
Bacon once featured in National Geographic all in the only
Virginia caverns with elevator service! Educational tours available.
261 Caverns Road., Shenandoah Caverns, VA 22847. (540) 477-3115.
Virginia Living Museum
Come see all the new, live exhibits that showcase Virginia's
natural history from the mountains to the sea. 524 J. Clyde Morris
Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601, (757) 595-1900
Virginia Museum of Natural History
Offers a variety of programs on natural history topics to meet
the needs and interests of young people and adults living in
Central Virginia. 104 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22904.
(434) 982-4605.
Rural Life
Learning Tree Farms
A magical place of rolling hills and forests teeming with wildlife.
We offer free one day field trips to public, private and home
school groups. 3876 Learning Tree Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144,
Office: 540-364-0484
River Farm
We are offering programs for small or large groups to share our knowledge and love of plants and nature.
Our programs are science-based and support the Virginia Standards of Learning. 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308. (703) 768-5700 ext 137 for the Youth Programs Coordinator.
Thistle Cove Farm
We offer several different tours or folks can opt for the overall
farm tour. We breed and raise rare American Curly horses. In
the Autumn we'll press apples for apple cider. Sheep shearing
day is 17 April 2004 and open to the public. 261 Cove Road, Tazewell,
VA 24651. (276) 988-4121.
Science
Danville Science Center
Whether launching bottle rockets or studying the stars, there's
laughter and science in the air. 677 Craghead Street, Danville,
VA 24541, (804) 791-5160
Jefferson
Lab
Not only a place to visit an dlearn, but the site also has lots
of science worksheets and projects. 12000 Jefferson Avenue, MS
12B, Newport News, (757) 269-7100
National Science
Center: Fort Discovery
Holds annual science discovery day for homeschoolers in November.
Free. 2530 Crystal Drive · Arlington, VA. 800-325-5445.
Science Museum of Virginia
Events and activities right on the home page. Plenty to see and
do. 2500 West Broad St., Richmond, (800) 659-1727
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Consider signing up for science
discovery classes. One Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011, (540) 342-5710
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