California’s Journey Field Trip

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In this interactive, docent-led program, students will discover the impact of immigration on early California. Exploring our dynamic exhibits, including “California Indians: The First People,” “California Missions,” and “Gold Mountain: Chinese Californian Stories,” students will use artifacts and primary sources to reflect on what pushed early Californians to leave their homes, and what pulled them to the Golden State.

The structured program lasts approximately 50 minutes. Your group may choose to explore the Museum after the program for an additional 40 minutes (90 minutes total). The field trip includes classroom resources to use before and after your trip, as well as structured Museum exploration. Resources are aligned with 4th grade History-Social Studies and Common Core Standards, and can be adapted for grades 3-5.

Upon receiving a booking, the education department tailors the program to the specific grade level requested; an individual program is not appropriate for the full grade span listed above.

Admission:

Students: $6.50 each*
Chaperones: $6.50 each*
Teachers: Free

Available:

Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please plan your visit in advance and review current visitor protocols during COVID-19. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

*To receive discounted admission, reservations for a minimum of 20 paid participants are required and must be made a minimum of 14 days in advance. Groups with fewer than 20 participants subject to $120 flat rate.

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Explore how people came to California and shaped the modern state in this virtual field trip spanning the history of Californians from its Native peoples and Gold Rushers to the transcontinental railroad builders and beyond.

Includes a taped video tour of five exhibits and a downloadable digital artifact kit, followed by a live Zoom session featuring a docent-led presentation of Gold Rush stories from a variety of perspectives and resources for a post-visit oral history project.* Aligned with 3rd-5th grade History-Social Science and Common Core ELA.

Upon receiving a booking, the education department tailors the program to the specific grade level requested; an individual program is not appropriate for the full grade span listed above.

Admission: 

Up to 98 participants
$75 flat fee

Available:

Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 am & 1:00 pm

Now available. California Title 1 classes are eligible to apply for an Online Field Trip Scholarship  For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

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**Each participant is required to have Internet access, PDF reader software and a Zoom account. Additional online platforms are available by advance request.