Tampa Field Trip Ideas
The school year is in full swing and teachers are planning field trips. Luckily Tampa offers ample opportunities get out there and learn! With a large metro area that includes St. Pete, Largo and Clearwater, the options are almost endless. We’ve put together our list of the best Tampa field trip ideas to help you plan the perfect class trip.
History Field Trip Ideas
SS American Victory
The SS American Victory is a still functional WW2 Era cargo ship located in Tampa, FL. They offer guided tours of this 455 foot vessel where students learn the history of its making and service, which included the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Students are welcomed to pack a lunch to enjoy on deck while overlooking the bay. Their program lasts about an hour to an hour and a half, and requires a minimum of 10 students, with a max of 45.
Additional Info:
Location: 705 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-228-8766
Cost: $4.00 students 12 and under $6.00 students 12+
One free chaperone per ten students
Learn more at: www.americanvictory.org
Henry B Plant Museum
Take a trip back to the 19th century by visiting the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa. Located in the historical Tampa Bay Hotel, a Victorian railroad resort, it shows the lifestyles of the era's upper class. The hotel itself features 511 rooms on a 6 acre property and was built at a cost of $2,500,000. Guide led tours are available for groups of at least 10.
Additional Info:
Location: 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 813-254-1891
Cost: $7.00 per student
Learn more at: www.plantmuseum.com
Tampa Bay History Center
The Tampa Bay History Center covers over 12,000 years of Florida history. With exhibits from Florida’s First People to European Exploration and Cigar City, students will have the opportunity to learn about the long and complex history of our state. Tours are available for school groups and boxed lunches can be provided if ordered ahead of time.
Additional Info:
Location: 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-228-0097
Cost: $7.00 per student
One free chaperone per ten students
Learn more at: www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
Ybor and LaCasita House Museums
Discover the history of Tampa at the Ybor and LaCasita Museums. Adjoined on one property, these museums are free for school groups and include a short tour through the museum, garden and LaCasita House. Students will learn how cigars were traditionally made, as well as how various immigrant groups helped shape the Tampa we know and love today.
Additional info:
Location: 1804 E 9th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: 813-247-6323
Cost: Free for field trips
Learn more at: www.ybormuseum.org
Florida Holocaust Museum
Students will have the opportunity to understand the tragedy of the Holocaust while also learning about the dignity and value of all human lives. Exhibits include a boxcar used to transport Jewish victims as well as artifacts, photos and newspapers demonstrating the timeline of events leading up to the Holocaust. Guided tours are available when requested at least 30 days in advance.
Additional info:
Location: 55 5th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-820-0100
Cost: $7.00 for students up to age 17
Learn more at: www.flholocaustmuseum.org
Science Field Trip Ideas
Museum of Science and Industry
While it’s closed for remodeling through Nov. 17th, 2017 the Museum of Science and Industry (known as MOSI) offers a variety of science based exhibits for students to explore. Featuring interactive exhibits like a Roller Coaster Simulator, Planetarium and 3D Printing Lab, there’s something for every science classroom to discover. MOSI also offers a variety of on site programs for students grades 1st through 8th.
Additional Info:
Location: 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: 813-987-6000
Cost: $4.00 - $18.00 based on programs selected
Chaperones free with all visits except Sky Trail Ropes Course
Learn more at: www.mosi.org
Big Cat Rescue
Big Cat Rescue is an accredited sanctuary dedicated to the care of abused and abandoned big cats. These animals often come from performance acts or were otherwise abandoned by irresponsible (and often illegal) owners. Big Cat Rescue offers a 1 hour walking tour for school groups and requires a minimum of 10, with a maximum of 60 participants. Students must be 10 years old and in 5th grade or above to participate. Students will learn about these big cats and the conservation efforts undertaken to preserve them in the wild.
Additional Info:
Location: 12802 Easty St, Tampa, FL, 33625
Phone: 813-920-4130
Cost: $19 per student
One free chaperone per twenty students
Learn more at: www.bigcatrescue.org
Lowry Park Zoo
Lions and Tigers and Bears… oh my! Take a walk on the wild side at the Lowry Park Zoo. Lowry features a wide array of wildlife, including perennial favorites like giraffes and penguins. Pre-ordered lunches are available, and educator curriculum is provided to help connect exhibits to classroom lessons.
Additional Info:
Location: 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 813-935-8552
Cost: $26.95 per student
Learn more at: www.lowryparkzoo.org
Florida Aquarium
Who doesn’t love dolphins and penguins? The Florida Aquarium offers a Wild Dolphin Tour, where you will see dolphins happily jumping around in the water from a 72 foot catamaran. If you always wanted to see a penguin up close, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a backstage visit, where you can feed them, learn more about their environment, and, of course, watch them in action. They also offer a variety of classroom learning opportunities to tie into your curriculum.
Additional Info
Location: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602,
Phone: (813) 273-4000
Cost: Packages range from $15 to $50
Learn more at: http://www.flaquarium.org/
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