Education Programs
The Museum’s field trip and outreach education programs address the lives, choices, and environments of people represented by our exhibits. Programs include many hands-on activities related to farming, cooking, tools, animals, chores, and more. All programs are available to all ages and include age-appropriate content and activities. Click here to view programs.
Our education team is happy to discuss program options that suit your group’s needs and interests. Contact us at education@fcmv.virginia.gov to learn more. If you know which program you would like to book, use the Program Request Page to initiate your group’s field trip. Upon receiving your request form, we will contact you and confirm your details.
An education program conducted by the Frontier Culture Museum is designed to complement the learning that happens inside the classroom. All our programs incorporate the Virginia Standards of Learning, as well as other states’ standards.
Program formats and costs are found below. If costs are a concern, grant assistance may be available. More info can be found here, or contact education@fcmv.virginia.gov.
Field Trip
- Bring your classes or groups to the Museum.
- Typical program length is two hours.
- Costs: $5 per student, school staff are free, $7 per parent chaperone.
- Activities vary with the seasons and weather conditions can affect the availability of some programs.
At-School Outreach
- Many programs can be brought directly to your school and facility.
- Program length and focus are flexible.
- Costs: $3 per student, school staff are free.
Virtual Field Trip
- Delivered to your classroom or individual student-at-home devices via the e-meeting service of your choice. Can be tailored to all age groups and organizations.
- Typical program length is 1 hour.
- Costs: $125 per session.
Trailblazers Grant Program
The American Frontier Culture Foundation, the non-profit 501c3 organization whose purpose it is to support the Museum, raises funds each year to provide assistance for school education programs conducted by the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia. The funds are privately donated and are not part of any state or federal entitlement programs.
The goal of the Trailblazers Field Trip and Outreach Grant Program is to help the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia reach as many schoolchildren in the state of Virginia as possible. Areas that the Foundation can assist in funding are student admission and transportation.