Field Trips
Standard Field Trip
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Offering the best value on discounted student and chaperone admission, the Standard Field Trip features the opportunity to explore the Museum at the class’s leisure.
Includes a 10-minute docent-led introduction on Constitution Wall followed by completion of an activity sheet on a self-guided tour of current exhibits, plus pre- and post-visit activities. Aligned with History-Social Science, Common Core ELA, Civics outcomes and Ethnic Studies.
Activism & Democracy Field Trip
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Designed to increase student civic engagement, this onsite field trip program explores California’s history of activism and legacy in leading social movements that shape democracy.
Includes a 25-minute interactive classroom program followed by completion of an activity sheet and self-guided tour of the Unity Center and current exhibits, plus pre- and post-visit activities. Aligned with 3rd-12th grade History-Social Science, Common Core ELA, Civics outcomes and Ethnic Studies.
California Missions Field Trip
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The California Missions Field Trip chronicles the history of the 21 outposts founded by missionaries along the El Camino Real, providing students with a comprehensive overview of the state’s transformation from a Spanish outpost to a thriving frontier on the verge of U.S. statehood.
California’s Journey
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In this interactive, docent-led program, students will explore the impact of immigration on early California. Utilizing our dynamic exhibits, including “California Indians: The First People,” “California Missions,” and “Gold Mountain: Chinese Californian Stories,” students will use artifacts and primary sources to reflect on what pushed early Californians to leave their homes, and what pulled them to the Golden State.
California Trilogy Field Trip
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The California Trilogy Field Trip offers students a unique and entertaining way to examine the state’s past, present and future on a single outing to three locations.
Includes a 10-minute docent-led introduction and the completion of an activity sheet on a self-guided tour of the California Museum, followed by a self-guided tour of the State Capitol grounds and a screening of “Adventures in Wild California” (2000) at Esquire IMAX®. Aligned with 3rd-5th grade History-Social Science and Common Core ELA.
Admission:
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Students |
$10 each* |
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Adults (1 chaperone per 20 students free) |
$12.50 each* |
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Teachers |
$12.50 each* |
Availability:
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Tuesday-Friday |
9:00 am -3:00 pm |
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Monday |
By email request only |
To request a booking, complete the form below.
Please plan your visit in advance and review current visitor protocols during COVID-19. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.
*To receive discounted admission at all venues, reservations are required for a minimum of 20 paid participants and must be made a minimum of 7 days in advance. Groups with fewer than 20 paid participants subject to a flat rate determined by the total of Student, Chaperone and Teacher admission. For details, visit Reservation Policies.
California Trilogy Field Trip Application
Please complete this form to request a California Trilogy Field Trip. When staff have received the form, we will reach out to our partners at Esquire IMAX® to check their availability.
If you would like to have a guided tour at the State Capitol you can do so by booking through Reserve America at (866) 240-4655
Note that submitting this form does not guarantee or confirm your requested time. If your requested time is available, you will receive confirmation from a member of our team.
Time of Remembrance Field Trip
Onsite programs: February 27-April 7, 2023
Exploring citizenship, constitutionality and redress, the “Time of Remembrance” field trip brings a pivotal chapter of history to life for students through the first-hand accounts of Japanese American docents who experienced life behind barbed wire during WWII.
Includes admission to the museum, a guided tour of the newly-renovated “Uprooted: An American Story” exhibit, an interactive classroom program, plus lesson plans, digital artifact kit and follow-up activities related to current issues. Aligned with 5th, 8th and 11th grade History-Social Science, Common Core ELA and Ethnic Studies.
Admission:
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Students |
$6 each |
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Chaperones |
$6 each |
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Teachers |
Free |
Available:
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Monday-Friday |
9:30 am & 11:30 am |
Please plan your visit in advance and review current visitor protocols during COVID-19. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.
*To receive discounted admission, reservations for a minimum of 20 paid participants are required and must be made a minimum of 7 days in advance. Groups with fewer than 20 participants subject to $120 flat rate. For details, visit Reservation Policies.
Women Inspire Field Trip
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The “Women Inspire” Field Trip offers students the opportunity to explore women who broke barriers in California history and to discover who inspires them.
Includes a 20-minute interactive classroom program followed by completion of an activity sheet on a self-guided tour of “Women Inspire: California Women Changing Our World,” plus pre- and post-visit activities. Aligned with 2nd-5th grade History-Social Science and Common Core ELA.