School Field Trips

The following programs are available to schools. Choose one of the programs below to learn more, and to make a reservation.

Reservations for fall 2021 will open Friday, August 6. Reservations for spring 2022 will open September 15.

Learning Excursion School Tours

Available May-October

Learning Excursion trips for schools and homeschools connect youth of all ages to Midwestern rural life experiences. Offered in spring, summer, and fall during our regular season, these curriculum-connected tours are based on the State Board of Education’s social studies standards. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance, and are subject to availability.

Exploration Programs

Available October-December and April

Exploration programs are an in-depth experience, designed to give students a deeper understanding of the history of farming and rural life in Iowa. All programs are 2-3 hours in length and require 3 adults, (teacher plus two additional adults), admitted free of charge. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance, and are subject to availability.

Outreach Programs

Available October-December

Let Living History Farms come to you! LHF offers curriculum-based programs, which involve a mixture of multimedia presentation, artifacts, and hands-on activities, built around a central theme. These programs are intended for students in grades 2-5. Each session can accommodate 25 students. Reservations must be made at least three weeks in advance, and are subject to availability.

Funding Opportunities

Teacher of the Year

Teacher Resource: Learning Fields

“As a first year teacher planning my very first field trip, I felt like everything was well laid out and easy to understand. The students and teachers had a great time on the field trip!! From the moment we got off the buses we were having fun and learning. Thank you for making it such a great experience!”

“This is a great resource for us all! Thanks for all you do to keep history alive in Iowa.”

“One student commented, ‘It doesn’t get any better than this!'”

“We have always had a great visit when we have come. The students talk about this field trip for years and years!”