The Best Field Trip Spots in Utah
- Student Ambassadors
- Aug 9, 2024
- 2 min read
This summer the student ambassadors visited several places around Utah County to learn more about where teachers can take their classes on field trips. We've compiled our favorites in a list below that you can download and print.
In our list we've noted the location, a description of what the field trip entails, the cost, and the contact information to schedule.
Check it out below!
Location | Time Needed | Description of Field Trip | Cost | Contact Information |
BYU Museum of Art Provo, Utah | 60 - 90 minutes | Students spend half the allotted time touring an art gallery with an art curator and the other half creating an art piece in the studio about what they saw/learned Lunch area and bus parking available | Free | |
Bean Life Science Museum Provo, Utah | 1 - 2 hours | Students spend 30-45 minutes learning about plants, animals, and the natural world from a museum educator. They even provide the students with hands-on experiences and samples they can touch. Students then can spend as much time as they want touring the gallery. Scavenger hunts and gallery bingo sheets are available upon request. For a small fee, representatives will come to your school and complete a special science based program if desired. Lunch area and bus parking available | Free | |
Museum of Natural Curiosity Lehi, Utah | 2 hours | Students are free to explore one (or all) of the 5 realms of discovery ranging from a water area to a kid sized city to a massive jungle gym and more. For an extra fee, students can participate in a core aligned science activity (minimum 40 students) based on their grade level. Lunch area and bus parking available | $4 (self guided) $5 (with standard aligned activity) Teacher and parents free | |
Springville Museum of Art Springville, Utah | 1 hour | Students take part in a guided tour around the museum. The Springville Museum of Art hosts artwork from Utah local artists, making this a fun and interesting field trip for students. Lunch area and bus parking available | Free |
To learn more about teaching or the McKay school, set up an appointment to meet with a student ambassador here!