Field Trips
Fall/Winter 2023
The Randall is perched almost on top of the Corona Heights hill, offering majestic views of San Francisco, the bay and East Bay cities! There is plenty of open space to have an outside lunch or go for a hike. Don’t forget about the States Street playground just below the museum for afternoon activities.
Science Field Trips
Price: $85, Public Schools 50% Discount. Use code “PUBLIC” and hit apply
- 10:15 Tuesday – Friday
- 90 minutes
- Max 35 Students
- Allow additional time to visit the Museum’s live animal exhibit
Science Field Trips are an in-depth exploration of a simple science topic for grades 1-5. Choose any one of the subjects below. Science Field Trips are specifically designed to follow Next Generation Science Standards.
Science Field Trip registrations: click the Register button to Eventbrite to select your date and purchase tickets.
Field Trip Topics:
Air and Wind - Grades 1 - 3
Bay Area Geology - Grades 3 - 8
Before San Francisco - Grades 3 - 4
Revised! The San Francisco peninsula looked very different before settlers came to California. This class explores the interactions between Native People and the surrounding geography, flora, fauna through discussion, games and activities.
Creepy Crawlies - Grades K - 5
Earthquake! - Grades 3 - 8
Electricity and Magnetism - Grades 2 - 4
Green and Growing - Grades K - 3
Students learn that every object they use in daily life is either a plant or is produced from plants. Green and Growing encourages students to understand their own roles in ecological systems including being consumers, producers and good stewards of our environment.
Sound Exploration - Grades 2 - 4
How is sound created and how do we hear sounds? Students will explore through a variety of hands-on activities, about wave styles, vibrations that cause sounds, resonance, how the human ear works and how sound becomes music. Students will be able to play a variety of musical instruments!
Water - Grades 3 - 5
Water is the basis of life on Earth. In this class students will experiment with the unique qualities of water. Flow, surface tension, capillary action, buoyancy are some of the topics that are covered. Students also gain an appreciation of the limited amount of water on Earth and how water cycles through the earth and atmosphere.
Food for Thought - Grades 2 - 4
New! – Food for Thought: Complimenting the Randall Museum’s new temporary exhibit, Food for Thought illuminates that each of us has direct impact on the environment by our interaction with the food system. Through games and activities we explore the impact of shopping for, growing, cooking and disposing of food and packaging. We also explore the amazing positive change taking place by dedicated scientists as well as the positive impact of composting.
You will be asked to select a field trip topic during the checkout process.
NEW! – BIRDING – AN INTRO TO Ornithology
Price: $40, 50% discount for SFUSD schools. Use code “PUBLIC” and hit apply
Did you know that San Francisco is a wonderful place to go birding? The Randall Museum is perched above San Francisco and is surrounded by a natural habitat hosting many migratory birds. Join Dominik Mosur, ornithologist and animal exhibit specialist, on an interpretative hike on Corona Heights hill to observe and study native and migrant species. Students will learn the basics of vocal and visual identification, native chaparral and woodland species, as well as related natural history.
This field trip program is geared for 6th grade and up, with a limit of 20 students (plus additional chaperones). Available on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm or 2:00PM-3:00PM. Binoculars are recommended, but not necessary.
Animal Presentations
Price: $40, 50% discount for SFUSD schools. Use code “PUBLIC” and hit apply
Get an up-close introduction to some of our live animals in one of our themed 45 minute Animal Presentations. This program is geared for grades K-3 and groups of up to 25.
- Available in person at the Museum.
- Tuesday-Friday at 10:00am and 11:00am
Animal Presentations:
Amazing Invertebrates
Grades K and above
The Food Web - Predator and Prey
Learn about this connection through our different animal ambassadors and their place in the food chain.
Grades 1 and above
Super Senses
Grades K and above
Reptiles and Amphibians
Grades K and above
Oceans: Intertidal Ecosystem
Grades K and above
Exhibit Explorations - California's Habitats and Ecosystems
Grades K and above
Self-Guided Visits
Price: Groups of 10 – 35 must register, $15.
Visit The Randall at your own pace with your students or your group. Tour the changing exhibits and the Live Animal Exhibits. Interact with geology in the Foundations exhibit and view the fabulous model train layout. Download a Scavenger Hunt and talk with the animal keepers and picnic lunch on the grounds.
- Groups may come between 10am – 1pm
- Groups of 10 persons or more must register. Registration fee is $15.00 for the whole group.
- Groups of 10 or less are free and do not need to register.
Create a Family Account with San Francisco Recreation and Parks
All Randall Museum class and camp registrations are processed through San Francisco Recreation & Park Department. Create an account online to view and sign up for your favorite programs. It’s easy!
Events
Randall Museum is proud to host a number of family-friendly special events including special exhibit openings, community events, performances and lecture series.
Exhibits
Randall Museum exhibits celebrate California’s natural areas by exploring their similarities, differences, and connectivity.
Become a Member
Welcome! By joining Randall Museum Friends you help unlock discoveries and expand hands-on learning opportunities for art and science explorers of all ages. Plus, members receive discounts and early registration benefits for classes. (Please note that early registration benefit does NOT apply to summer camps.)
Hours & Fees
Tuesday through Saturday
Open 10 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Admission is Free
Contact Us
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 554-9600
info@randallmuseum.org
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