2026 Summer Field Trip Options

HEROES AND VILLAINS

Explore our must-see summer exhibition, Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume while visiting The Durham Museum. This exhibition examines the craftsmanship and artistry of Disney costume designers and gives an up-close look at Disney film and television costumes through five decades of history. Attendees will engage with the exhibit by being assigned a hero or villain and tasked with creating their own costume using inspiration from the exhibit.

PLATFORM AND PLAY

All Aboard! What better way to spend a summer day than exploring The Durham Museum’s train cars? Following this trip back in time, students will visit the museum’s popular Platform, an interactive STEAM-based experience for learners of all ages.

BUILD IT UP!

Explore hidden features of Gilbert Stanley Underwood’s Art Deco style Great Hall at The Durham Museum. Learn about the construction of the 1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, and why it was not built to last. Discover what materials Plains Native Americans used to build earth lodges and tipis. Combine all this knowledge and build a LEGO® boat that will float and carry weight.

PIONEERS ON THE PRAIRIE

Travel with us on a journey back in time, to when pioneers faced hardships in their travels westward. Students will make choices along the way as we travel via Conestoga wagon to our final log cabin destination. After the long journey, we will discuss the challenges along the way and then play a collaborative game of pack your wagon!

RESERVATION PROCESS

COST
All field trips cost $7/student (plus tax). The museum admits one staff member or teacher per 10 children at no additional charge. Additional chaperones receive a reduced admission rate of $6/person (plus tax). Please note, field trips require a minimum of 10 students. Groups of nine or less will still be charged for 10 total.

NO-SHOW AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Groups that cancel day of the field trip or do not show up will be charged a fee of $25.

WHEN YOUR GROUP ARRIVES
In order to accommodate the scheduling needs of all groups, we will customize the arrival and departure times for your group. Please plan on approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour per group of 25 students.

Please enter through the west doors along 10th Street. A member of the education staff will be waiting and open the doors for your group.

FOR RESERVATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFO
Call 402-444-5027 or e-mail education@durhammuseum.org. For us to provide you with the best museum experience possible, we kindly ask that your summer field trip is booked at least two weeks prior to anticipated workshop date at the latest. Booking further in advance is highly recommended for larger groups.

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