School Field Trips .
Why Take a Peralta Hacienda School Field Trip?
At Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, we believe some lessons are just too big for the classroom. Our field trips bring history to life through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and wonder in every student.
Each experience is designed to connect directly with social studies curriculum, blending storytelling, exploration, and interactive learning. Teachers across the Bay Area consistently give our field trips glowing reviews – and in 2023, the program received the California Association of Museum's Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education!
What Are School Field Trips About?
Peralta Hacienda offers two highly acclaimed hands-on history experiences:
- Ohlone Daily Life – Students explore the past and present of the first peoples of Northern California, learning about resilience, traditions, and cultural continuity.
- Peralta Rancho Life – An immersive look into the Rancho period, where students step into the intertwined worlds of colonial settlers and Native peoples.
Both trips are aligned with 3rd and 4th grade curriculum standards (Common Core and California History–Social Science), but students from 2nd grade through middle school find them just as engaging.
Come for one trip – and your class will be eager to come back for the other!
A Day of Hands-On Learning
Our School Field Trips are full-day, immersive experiences designed to keep students engaged from start to finish. Trips begin at 9:30 am and wrap up around 1:45 pm – a whole day of history, culture, and discovery!
Unlike many programs, fees are charged per group, not per student – so you don’t have to stress if your roster changes before the big day. Click here for our Fee Schedule.
We are committed to making our School Field Trips accessible to all. If your school cannot afford these fees, please let us know. We will work with you to make our trips happen for you!
Click HERE to schedule your field trip!
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