Come join us as we journey through the farm using our five senses.

Learn about plants and their growth and survival while understanding how people and animals are connected to plants.

Discover bees' important connection to pollination and our food supply, how they compare to other insects and animals, and the inner workings of a honey bee hive, including how and why honey bees make honey.

Investigate the importance of compost by getting a firsthand look at ESC’s compost bins, observing the vital organisms that aid in this process, and learning how to be a steward of the environment by composting at school and at home.

Explore different aquatic habitats by viewing freshwater microorganisms under microscopes, learning about NYC’s drinking water supply, and determining how we can conserve water.

Explore different animal habitats and discover who calls these habitats home.

Observe amphibians to identify their physical characteristics, compare them to other animals, and explore adaptations that allow for survival.

Observe insects to identify their physical characteristics, compare them to other animals, and determine their importance in food webs and pollination.

Investigate the predator/prey relationships within an ecosystem by deconstructing an owl pellet, while learning the fundamentals of energy transfer as it relates to the food chain and food web.

Discover how organisms are able to survive and thrive by adapting to their environment in many ways, using natural weapons to defend themselves, hunt prey, or compete for resources to meet their needs within an ecosystem.

Zoom into the micro-world by engaging in a variety of microscope investigations that will explore microscope parts, slide preparation, cell biology, macroinvertebrates, and protozoa.

Our hands-on workshops and dynamic presentations provide an engaging introduction to a new unit, a deeper exploration of a current topic, or a fun and authentic reinforcement of previously taught concepts.

Join one of our educators on a guided 30 tour around the museum. Specialized themed tours for different grade levels available to engage with visitors of all ages.

Self-guided field trips to the Air and Space Museum are a fantastic opportunity for you and your students to walk around at your own pace, explore hands-on exhibits, marvel at aircraft, and journey out of this world and into space exploration. Self-guided visits also include admission for the 3D/4D theater and special exhibits. *Additional per-person cost for Simulators

The Museum offers in-person school visit tours for classroom grades pre-kindergarten to high school. Through our tours, students will participate in hands-on experiences that encourage inquiry-based learning inspired by the Museum’s art installations. Enjoy 1 hour of art-making inspired by a current exhibit in the museum facilitated by a Teaching Artist, and 1 hour of facilitated play throughout the museum. $650 per class of up to 32 students Art making inspired by current installations, options vary depending on grade level Free for teachers, school staff, and required chaperones (chaperone to student ratio – 1:5) $20 per additional chaperone

Explore three floors of interactive art installations, including the Paint and Clay Patio, with your class during this two hour long play excursion. $20 per student Free for teachers, school staff, and required chaperones (chaperone to student ratio – 1:5) $20 per additional chaperone Discounts available for Title 1 and Headstart schools

After a tour of John A. Noble’s Houseboat Studio, the class will write a story, sketch ship models, and design a maritime scene using paint on an acrylic printmaking plate. Students complete the project on our etcher’s press, where they create monoprints to bring home.

Students will explore the creation of watercolor art as they experiment with the techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry, and color washing. Students will be guided through our gallery space as they absorb the inspiration to create a work of art of their own.