2011 Field Trip Ideas
Alabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-4435
The site offers rich resources of teaching and learning in Alabama History.
624 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-4435
The site offers rich resources of teaching and learning in Alabama History.
Alabama Veteran’s Museum & Archives
100 W Pryor St
Athens, AL 35611-1850
256-771-7578
Pay tribute to nation’s veterans and learn about the history of wars.
100 W Pryor St
Athens, AL 35611-1850
256-771-7578
Pay tribute to nation’s veterans and learn about the history of wars.
Alabama Historical Radio Museum
600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL
205-822-6759
The non-profit corporation offers the history of radio, displayed collection, and the information of radio technology.
600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL
205-822-6759
The non-profit corporation offers the history of radio, displayed collection, and the information of radio technology.
Alabama Theatre
1817 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2262
The theatre not only screens classic films, but also hosts all kinds of performing arts.
1817 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-252-2262
The theatre not only screens classic films, but also hosts all kinds of performing arts.
American Village
3727 Highway 119 South
Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-3535
The campus offers a wonderful environment for teacher and students to learn about American liberty and self government through citizenship and leadership education.
3727 Highway 119 South
Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-3535
The campus offers a wonderful environment for teacher and students to learn about American liberty and self government through citizenship and leadership education.
Anniston Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 1587
Anniston, AL 36202-1587
256-237-6766
The museum provides educational program of natural history and various curriculum-building programs for teachers and students.
P.O. Box 1587
Anniston, AL 36202-1587
256-237-6766
The museum provides educational program of natural history and various curriculum-building programs for teachers and students.
The Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
205-879-0409
The site offers the opportunity to experience nature and environments.
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
205-879-0409
The site offers the opportunity to experience nature and environments.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
205-414-3950
Alabama’s largest botanical garden and Japanese garden. It provides educational programs, such as Certificate in Native Plant Studies, Children’s Summer Camps, Discovery Field Trips, and Horticultural Therapy.
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
205-414-3950
Alabama’s largest botanical garden and Japanese garden. It provides educational programs, such as Certificate in Native Plant Studies, Children’s Summer Camps, Discovery Field Trips, and Horticultural Therapy.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 Sixteenth Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-328-9696, ext. 203
The resourceful place to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.
520 Sixteenth Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-328-9696, ext. 203
The resourceful place to learn about the Civil Rights Movement.
Birmingham-Jefferson History Museum
Birmingham History Center
1731 First Avenue North
Suite 120
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-202-4146
It offers rich sources of history in the Birmingham area.
Birmingham History Center
1731 First Avenue North
Suite 120
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-202-4146
It offers rich sources of history in the Birmingham area.
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
205-254-2565
Appreciate the arts from all over the world. It also offers teacher workshops for all subjects.
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
205-254-2565
Appreciate the arts from all over the world. It also offers teacher workshops for all subjects.
Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
2213 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL
205-349-4235
Hands-on activity is welcomed and encouraged for newborns through age 13. Model Alabama community buildings and Japanese home exhibit.
2213 University Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL
205-349-4235
Hands-on activity is welcomed and encouraged for newborns through age 13. Model Alabama community buildings and Japanese home exhibit.
The Children’s Museum of the Shoals
Children’s Museum of the Shoals, Inc.
2810 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
256-765-0500
The site offers a hands-on learning and teaching experiences for children, teachers, and families.
Children’s Museum of the Shoals, Inc.
2810 Darby Drive
Florence, AL 35630
256-765-0500
The site offers a hands-on learning and teaching experiences for children, teachers, and families.
Fort Payne Depot Museum
105 5th St NE,
beside City Park in downtown
Fort Payne.
256-845-5714
Learn about the history of the DeKalb County area. The website also provides a virtual tour of the museum.
105 5th St NE,
beside City Park in downtown
Fort Payne.
256-845-5714
Learn about the history of the DeKalb County area. The website also provides a virtual tour of the museum.
Gadsden Museum of Art
515 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901
256-546-7365
Appreciate the arts from the local history of the Gadsden and Etowah County areas.
515 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901
256-546-7365
Appreciate the arts from the local history of the Gadsden and Etowah County areas.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 9th Street Calera, Al 35040
205-668-3435
The official railroad museum of the state of Alabama.
1919 9th Street Calera, Al 35040
205-668-3435
The official railroad museum of the state of Alabama.
Helen Keller Birthplace
300 North Commons Street West Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256-383-4066
“Ivey Garden” is the Helen Keller birthplace. Visitors experience the inspiring story of Helen Keller.
300 North Commons Street West Tuscumbia, AL 35674
256-383-4066
“Ivey Garden” is the Helen Keller birthplace. Visitors experience the inspiring story of Helen Keller.
The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 East Drake Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
334-501-2963
Explore the visual arts, dance, music, and various exhibitions.
222 East Drake Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
334-501-2963
Explore the visual arts, dance, music, and various exhibitions.
Moundville Archaeological park
13075 Moundville Archaeological Park
Moundville, AL 35474-6413
205-371-8732
Enjoy and explore the Lost Realm of the Black Warrior River.
13075 Moundville Archaeological Park
Moundville, AL 35474-6413
205-371-8732
Enjoy and explore the Lost Realm of the Black Warrior River.
Official Alabama Agricultural Museum
624 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-4435
The facility preserves the nature and culture from southeast Alabama.
624 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-4435
The facility preserves the nature and culture from southeast Alabama.
Pope’s Tavern Museum
203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630
256-760-6439
Explore the cultural history of Florence.
203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL 35630
256-760-6439
Explore the cultural history of Florence.
Rikard’s Mill Historical Park
31 North Alabama Ave. Monroeville, AL 36460
251-575-7433
On the Alabama Register of Historic Sites and has a fully functioning water-powered grist mill and museum.
31 North Alabama Ave. Monroeville, AL 36460
251-575-7433
On the Alabama Register of Historic Sites and has a fully functioning water-powered grist mill and museum.
Russell Cave National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument
3729 County Road 98 Bridgeport, Alabama 35740
256-495-2672
Experience the life and culture of prehistoric times.
Russell Cave National Monument
3729 County Road 98 Bridgeport, Alabama 35740
256-495-2672
Experience the life and culture of prehistoric times.
Sixteenth Street Baptist
1530 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203-1806
205-251-9402
The site of a tragic event during the Civil Rights Movement.
1530 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203-1806
205-251-9402
The site of a tragic event during the Civil Rights Movement.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Twenty 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-324-1911
It is a National Historical Landmark. It offers educational programs for all age levels.
Twenty 32nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35222
205-324-1911
It is a National Historical Landmark. It offers educational programs for all age levels.
Southern Environmental Center
900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254
800-523-5793
The award-winning museum provides a space to educate people about our environment.
900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254
800-523-5793
The award-winning museum provides a space to educate people about our environment.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
1214 81st Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35206
205-833-8264
Enjoy the beauty of nature in the center. In addition, interesting educational programs are offered for fieldtrips.
1214 81st Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35206
205-833-8264
Enjoy the beauty of nature in the center. In addition, interesting educational programs are offered for fieldtrips.
Shelby County Historical Society, Inc. Museum & Archives
1854 Old Courthouse, Columbiana, Alabama 35051-0457
205-669-3912
The website provides a virtual tour of history of Shelby County.
1854 Old Courthouse, Columbiana, Alabama 35051-0457
205-669-3912
The website provides a virtual tour of history of Shelby County.
Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park
12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL 35111
205-477-5711
Listed on the National Register of Historical Sites. It provides various programs and activities for visitors to explore the history of ironworks.
12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL 35111
205-477-5711
Listed on the National Register of Historical Sites. It provides various programs and activities for visitors to explore the history of ironworks.
Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center
104 South Elm Street?Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-724-0800
Learn about American human and civil rights as well as three historic cultures-Native American, European American, and African American.
104 South Elm Street?Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-724-0800
Learn about American human and civil rights as well as three historic cultures-Native American, European American, and African American.
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site ?1212 West Montgomery Road ?Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-727-3200
Learn the rich story and culture of Booker T. Washington. The website also presents the virtual exhibit of, “Legends of Tuskegee.”
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site ?1212 West Montgomery Road ?Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-727-3200
Learn the rich story and culture of Booker T. Washington. The website also presents the virtual exhibit of, “Legends of Tuskegee.”
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-721-7150
Learn about space as well as experience the various exhibits such as: Space Exploration, The Challenge, The Force, Brick Locator, and a German V-2 Rocket.
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-721-7150
Learn about space as well as experience the various exhibits such as: Space Exploration, The Challenge, The Force, Brick Locator, and a German V-2 Rocket.
