Education

Make the most of your field trip with these useful tips and guidelines.

Museum Trip Ideas by Grade Level

Pre-K to 2nd grade:
More than 20 different programs will help young children learn the basic properties of the Solar System, visit the animals on our historic farm and more.
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3rd to 5th grade:
Visit Historic Brattonsville, the Museum of York County or McCelvey Center’s Arts in Education performances.
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6th to 8th grade:
From the Civil War Experience to learning about animal adaptations, our sites offer a range of learning opportunities for middle schoolers.
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High School Students:
Enjoy the Museum of York County’s Guided Highlights Tour, Skywatch planetarium program and traveling back in time at Historic Brattonsville.
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Homeschool Events:
From Fall Harvest at Historic Brattonsville to discovering our natural world at the Museum of York County, the CHM offers special programs just for homeschool families.
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The Museums At Your School

Traveling Trunks
Museum collections travel to York County classrooms and enrich the school curriculum for all ages with Museum Education objects.

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Outreach Classes
Can’t visit the museum? We’ll come to you! A museum educator will come to your classroom with all supplies and materials. Participate in the same experience without stepping out of your classroom.

Before you call or schedule your event online

Be prepared to give your:

• requested date, time and program(s) with at least one alternative in mind
• school or organization name
• mailing address
• telephone number
• group leader’s name
• number of students and classes in the group
• grade level of students
• number of adults/chaperons
• special needs
• email addresses of all attending teachers

Site directions, hours of operation and general information

Historic Brattonsville
McCelvey Center
Museum of York County