Bringing learning to life, in your classroom or ours.
Discovery and curiosity are central to the museum's education mission. Our programs are designed by educators, for educators, and support Nebraska College and Career Readiness Standards. Bring your class to Trailside Museum on a field trip, or bring the museum to your classroom with our distance learning opportunities. Our education programs will expand your students' curiosity and understanding of science, the natural world and world cultures.
On site Learning
Dive into natural history and explore Trailside Museum in person. Book a field trip and have one of our museum staff members provide your group a tour or let your students collaborate in groups to explore on their own.
There is no charge for a guided tour. However, tours are based on staff availability. We recommend contacting the museum in advance of your visit to make arrangements.
Distance Learning
Bring the museum directly to your classroom. We offer teacher-ready programs and resources with museum educator-led virtual field trips, hands-on museum science kits, and innovative lesson plans.
Virtual Field Trips
Explore science and our museums without ever leaving your classroom! Our educators and scientist interact with participants through live videoconferencing programs. Our Virtual Field Trips are designed to fit within your schedule, curriculum, or interest areas, with options for K-12 students, clubs or adults.
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Science Chat Specials
Introduce your students to the work of scientists by letting them engage with the scientists themselves. These monthly programs are live, interactive, and focus on Nebraska phenomena. Each science chat special is billed by the school, meaning more than one classroom at the same school can attend at the same cost.
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Museum Kits
Enhance your lessons with museum specimens, STEM resources and activity guides designed by museum educators and combined into kits delivered directly to your classroom.
Stay in the know!
Archie's Classroom is a monthly e-newsletter offering updates on museum programs and opportunities for teachers and students. The newsletter runs for the duration of each school year and is free to subscribe.