New York City STEM Trips for Student Groups
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New York City has so much to offer!
New York City pairs unmatched museum density with a living laboratory of engineering, from the subway to the skyline. Student groups move from museum campuses to bridges, parks and research institutions, experiencing a city built on innovation.
For Your Students
New York City puts student groups inside the American Museum of Natural History, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and the New York Hall of Science. Our travel designers build each itinerary around your curriculum, from astrophysics to aviation.






















New York City Student Travel Programs and Educational Tours for Schools
Educational Destinations plans custom New York City trips around your ensemble and educational goals. New York City puts student groups inside the American Museum of Natural History, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and the New York Hall of Science. Our travel designers build each itinerary around your curriculum, from astrophysics to aviation.
New York City Educational Opportunities
Educational opportunities in New York City include hands-on workshops, lab experiences and guided programs such as Activist New York, Animal Interactions, Bridge Engineering, Chemistry Applications in the Greenhouse and more, each selected to match your curriculum.
New York City Options for Students
General options for student groups in New York City include Beam Center, Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Center for Architecture, Cornell Tech and more.
New York City Museums for Students
Museum options in New York City include American Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Launch Math and Science Center, Liberty Science Center, Museum of Illusions, each with dedicated student programming.
New York City Entertaining Options for Students
Entertaining options in New York City include 9/11 Memorial Plaza, Apollo Theatre, Broadway Shows, Central Park, Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour and more.
Why New York City for Student Travel?
New York City is a top STEM trip destination for student groups because it concentrates the American Museum of Natural History, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and the New York Hall of Science within one of the world's most extensive transit systems. Students can stand beneath a blue whale in the morning and land on an aircraft carrier flight deck in the afternoon.
Explore popular New York City options and educational opportunities for students.
Educational Opportunities
- Activist New York
- Animal Interactions
- Bridge Engineering
- Chemistry Applications in the Greenhouse
- City of Innovation
- Coding Phone Apps
- Common Core State Standards
- Customized Planetarium Shows
- Derby Car Racing
- Digital Art Studio
- Digital Creation of 3D Models
- Engineering & Design Challenges
- Families of the Sea
- Fish Evolution
- Flight Simulator and Drones
- Future Lab Program
- Gallery Tours
- Group Overnights: Sharks After Dark!
- Intro to Arduino
- Intro to Game Design
- Mars Terraforming
- mBOT Masters
- Media Camps
- Naturalist's Journeys Workshops
- NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
- Ocean Odyssey
- Orbit Workshops
- Otters and the Ecosystem
- Planetary Boot Camp
- PRIDE = POWER
- Python Arcade
- River Mapping Workshops
- Robotics Workshops
- Rockin' Robotics
- Scavenger Hunts
- Science Discoveries Workshops
- Solder 101
- STEM Day Out
- Supporting New York State Learning Standards
- Teen Digital Media Labs
- The Grid: Urban Planning
- The Jim Henson Exhibitions
- The Living Environment in the Greenhouse
- The Making of New York
- The Orbits Workshop
- The Sackler Lab
- Urban Indian
- Wind Turbine Workshop
Educational Attractions
- American Museum of Natural History
- Beam Center
- Brooklyn Robot Foundry
- Center for Architecture
- Cornell Tech
- Dazzling Discoveries
- Empire State Building
- Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
- Launch Math and Science Center
- Liberty Science Center
- Mad Science
- Museum of Illusions
- Museum of the City of New York
- National Museum of Mathematics
- New York Academy of Science
- New York Aquarium
- New York Hall of Science
- New York Stock Exchange
- New York Sun Works
- New York Transit Museum
- Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
- One World Trade Center
- RoboFun
- Rose Center for Earth and Space
- Science Barge
- SIMS Municipal Recycling
- Skyscraper Museum
- Staten Island Museum
- The Biobus
- The Lower East Side Ecology Center
- The Noguchi Museum
Additional Attractions
- 5th Avenue
- 9/11 Memorial Plaza
- A Class Act NY
- Activate
- American Folk Art Museum
- Apollo Theatre
- Believe NYC
- Broadway Shows
- Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Central Park
- Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour
- Chelsea Piers Field House
- Chinatown
- Circle Line Cruise
- Empire State Building
- Great Big Game Show
- Guggenheim Museum
- Lincoln Center
- Little Italy
- Make a Movie Workshop
- Manhattan TV & Movie Tour
- Meow Wolf
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Ice Cream
- Museum of Illusions New York City
- Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- NBC Studios
- New York Philharmonic
- NYC TV & Movie Tour
- Radio City Music Hall
- Rockefeller Center
- Roosevelt Island Tram
- Statue of Liberty
- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
- The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology
- The Super Tour of NYC: Heroes! Comics! More!
- Times Square
- Top of the Rock
- United Nations
- Workshop Opportunities
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New York City Student Travel FAQs
Answers to common questions about New York City educational trips for students, applications, planning and costs.
What are the best STEM activities for students in New York City?
Top STEM activities in New York City include Activist New York, Animal Interactions, Bridge Engineering, Chemistry Applications in the Greenhouse and City of Innovation. Educational Destinations builds each itinerary around your curriculum and grade level.
How much does a New York City STEM trip cost?
The cost of a New York City STEM trip depends on group size, trip length, transportation and chosen activities. Many museums offer free or discounted student admission, which helps keep trips affordable. Request a free quote for a custom all-inclusive price.
How many days should a student STEM trip to New York City be?
Most student STEM trips to New York City run three to four days, which allows time for the major science attractions and hands-on workshops. Shorter two-day itineraries are possible for nearby schools.
Which New York City museums are best for STEM learning?
The best STEM museums in New York City are American Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Launch Math and Science Center, Liberty Science Center. All offer student workshops and curriculum-aligned programs.
Is New York City safe for student groups?
Yes. New York City is a well-established destination for school groups with a robust tourism infrastructure. Every Educational Destinations trip includes a dedicated Tour Director who stays with your group from departure to return.
What is included in an Educational Destinations trip?
Every Educational Destinations trip is all-inclusive: transportation, lodging, meals, attractions, a dedicated Tour Director, trip account management tools and 24-hour emergency support. Itineraries are custom designed around your curriculum and goals.
When should we book our New York City STEM trip?
Book your New York City STEM trip 9 to 12 months in advance for the best rates and availability, especially for spring travel. Popular museums and workshops require timed reservations that fill early.
Can a New York City STEM trip align with our curriculum standards?
Yes. Educational Destinations is led by former educators who align each itinerary with your curriculum standards, from physics and engineering to environmental science and computer science. Workshops and museum programs are selected to match your learning objectives.
What grade levels benefit most from a New York City STEM trip?
New York City STEM trips serve elementary through high school students. Museums and workshops offer grade-appropriate programming, from introductory discovery labs for younger students to advanced workshops for high schoolers.
How do students and parents pay for the trip?
Each traveler receives a secure online Trip Account for payments and forms, and families can share a Gift Link so relatives can contribute directly. More than $2,000,000 has been contributed to student trips through Gift Link to date.
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