School Trips
Make Waves With Your Field Trip!
The Hudson River Maritime Museum offers educational programming for all ages. In the museum, visit a replica of Henry Hudson’s aft cabin, learn about the speed and skill of ice racing, try your hand at operating some simple machines, and learn about the industrial past of the Rondout Creek and the D&H canal.
Then hop on board the Lark for a trip out to the Rondout Lighthouse to learn about the history of lighthouses and the lives of the families who lived there. Tour the family living spaces, do a hands-on  activity, and go up in the lighthouse tower to for a great view of the Hudson River.
Scheduling
Trips may be scheduled for weekdays during the season, May through October. The museum is open for field trips from 9 am to 3:30 pm. We can accommodate up to three classes of 25 students per day.
Programs last between 2 and 3 hours, not including time for lunch. Tours of the museum can be tailored based on subject (e.g. transportation, industry, environment/ecology, etc.). Special workshops and programs may also be available. Ask about how HRMM can help you meet the new Core Curriculum Standards. Please call or e-mail for more information.
To register your trip please call education director Sarah Wassberg at 845-338-0071 ext. 16 or e-mail swassberg@hrmm.org. When you register, please indicate whether you would like to receive your invoice and other trip-related materials as printed copies via the mail or as PDFs via e-mail.
Cost
HRMM offers a variety of programs at a range of price points. One adult is admitted free per 10 students and one-on-one aides are always free. Any additional adults are the same price as students. Please call or e-mail for pricing and more program information.
A $50 deposit is required to hold your date and is due upon receipt of your invoice. The remainder of your payment is due the day of your visit. Please arrange to have one check, cash or credit/debit card payment per group. HRMM accepts Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.
Cancellation
HRMM programs take place rain or shine. Trips may be cancelled up to two weeks before the scheduled date with no penalty. Trips cancelled with less than two weeks’ notice or with no notice will forfeit the deposit. Trips may be rescheduled up to one week before the original date of visit with no penalty.
Need Funding?
If your school budget is tight, here are a few resources to help fund your trip to HRMM:
Target Foundation Field Trip Grants: Applications are posted August 1st and close in September for spring funding.
Teaching the Hudson Valley Explore Awards: Applications are available now online. At least one teacher per grade attending must attend the THV Institute in mid-July.
The Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley Field Trip Grants: This field trip grant is limited to public schools in Dutchess County and grants are awarded on a rolling, monthly basis.
Need help with your grant application? Just ask! Call 845-338-0071 ext. 16 or e-mail swassberg@hrmm.org for assistance.
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Educators, please take our online survey about HRMM past and future programs. It is only 9 questions long and should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. We need and appreciate your feedback!
