Field Trips

A field trip to the Museum provides a wide range of meaningful educational experiences for students in K-12th grades. Exhibit admission is FREE for all students and educators in a reserved school group.

To be considered a school group, you must:

  • Have at least 10 students of similar age, grades K-12;
  • Be enrolled in an educational institution (includes organizations such as home schools);
  • Make advance reservations at least 10 business days in advance;
  • And have at least one teacher/chaperone for every 10 student.

Reserved school groups also receive discounted group rates for films and programs!

Plan a Field Trip
Start here to get information about planning your next field trip to the Museum, including available dates and a Field Trip Information Guide.

Want to know more about all offerings for educators both on and off-site? Download a new Educator Brochure.

A trip to the Museum will meet the learning goals of your students and enhance classroom curriculum while reinforcing the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) objectives in Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Science and Art.

The content of the core exhibits is divided into "chapters" of the Story of Texas that explore different eras and events. The Museum provides a listing of social studies TEKS alignments for each chapter for grades K-4 and 5-8. For questions about TEKS alignment in other subjects, please contact the education department at Education@TheStoryofTexas.com.

 

Customize Your Field Trip with a Student Program!
Several programs are available for school groups on a limited basis. Please click on one of the activities listed below for more information or call our new teacher hotline at (512) 463-6712. You can also call our main Reservations number (512) 936-4649 or toll free at (866) 369-7108, Option 5.

 

  • Guided Tours for Students 1st floor guided tour
    FREE docent-guided tours of the exhibits are available by reservation on weekday mornings, September through February. Each tour last approximately 45 minutes and covers three "chapters" of the exhibits. Teachers can select the three chapters at the time of reservation to correspond to their curriculum needs and interests. Guided tours are subject to capacity and docent availability at the time of request.

    Download a complete list of exhibit "chapters" and their alignment to Social Studies TEKS for grades K-4 and 5-8.

 

  • Learning Stationslearning stations
    Explore stories of encounters, identity and opportunity at interactive Learning Stations within the Museum's exhibits. Demonstrations using primary sources, discussions and hands-on activities bring the Story of Texas to life. Learning stations are subject to availability.


 

  • In the Shadow of Giantscraig toungate
    Perfect for 4th and 7th grades! In the Shadow of Giants is a riveting musical portrayal of the Texas Revolution from the fall of the Alamo to the Battle of San Jacinto. Written and performed by native Texan Troubadour Craig Toungate In the Shadow of Giants is an excellent way to bring history to life. This  monthly educational program offered on the third Friday of every month.

TEKS: 4.2D-E, 4.3A-E, 4.6A-N, 4.8A, 4.14B, 4.15A-B, 4.16A, 4.17A, 4.21A-E, 4.22A, 7.1A-C, 7.2D-F, 7.3A-D, 7.8A-B, 7.14A-B, 7.16A-C, 7.17A, 7.18A-B, 7.21A-H, 7.22A


Scholarships for field trip programs and theater presentations are available for eligible school groups!

 

 

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