Museum learning opportunities for your class

Welcome, educators! The Museum of CT History has resources to help your students learn more about Connecticut history! Whether on a field trip to the museum or during an outreach program at your school, our educators use artifacts from the collection to help students engage with history in a meaningful way.

  • Field trips and guided tours
  • Self-guided activities
  • Outreach programs for in-class learning
  • Additional resources

Museum learning has the power to bring history to life in a way a textbook cannot!

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Field trip options

Self-guided experiences

Let your students explore the museum at their own pace. After a brief introduction by a museum team member, students explore exhibits using our scavenger hunt. The group will circle back to share findings before departing.
Explore with a scavenger hunt (PDF) 

Guided programs

A member of the museum team facilitates your students’ museum experience, using engaging techniques to make history come to life.
Preview what’s on display 

Outreach programs

Elementary school 

Bring hands-on programs straight to your school! A member of the museum staff will visit your classroom to present on a variety of topics.

Middle and high school 

With the help of a member of the museum staff, your class will dig deeper into historical topics, using primary sources and real-world examples.

Resources

Scavenger hunt (PDF)
This printable activity helps students explore the museum with prompts to follow clues, search for objects, and answer questions.

Curriculum (Teach It)
Teach It connects real Connecticut stories to subjects students learn in class. Lessons include readings, photos, and activities.

K-12 video content
These short, kid-friendly videos explain important topics about Connecticut’s past. They support students who learn best visually.