• Museums provide an opportunity to learn in a fun environment.In a museum image by pioregur from Fotolia.com
  
  Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and is home to an abundance of museums, historical destinations and waterfront sites. After a major loss of businesses and population in the 1960s and 1970s, Baltimore began rebuilding in 1979 to revitalize the city and bring people back to its unique neighborhoods. The city's dynamic attractions make it an ideal location for school field trips.
  
  

Baltimore Refuse Energy Systems Company (RESCO)

• Bringing a group of students to the Baltimore RESCO teaches children where their household waste ends up and how it is turned into usable energy. The students will tour a portion of the plant to see the waste recycling process. The children are also introduced to a colorful flowchart that represents the recycling system.
  
  Baltimore RESCO
  1801 Annapolis Road
  Baltimore, MD 21230
  410-234-0808
  Wm.com
  
  

Baltimore National Aquarium

• The National Aquarium in Baltimore displays an array of habitats, including rain forests and oceans, and the creatures that live in these environments. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for guiding the class throughout the facilities. Presentations given by field experts are available daily to host animal feedings, dive presentations and animal encounters.
  
  National Aquarium in Baltimore
  501 East Pratt Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21202
  410-576-3800
  Auqa.org
  
  

Maryland Science Center

• The Maryland Science Center at Baltimore's Inner Harbor welcomes classes and teachers any time throughout the year to visit the exhibits or experience live science events. The Science Center has a demonstration stage where staff members perform science experiments that represent static electricity, optical illusions, high voltage electricity, combustion reactions, and other exciting scientific expositions. The Planetarium, another feature within the Science Center, has a dome theater where students watch movies to learn about our universe, including the solar and star systems. Review the Science Center's website or call them prior to planning a field trip to learn about the most current exhibits, science demonstrations and Planetarium movies.
  
  Maryland Science Center
  601 Light Street
  Baltmore, MD 21230
  410-685-2370
  mdsci.org
  
  

The Walters Art Museum

• The Walters Art Museum will assist teachers in linking their curriculum to specific exhibits and activities at the museum. The museum offers pre-visit projects that help students learn about a particular topic before viewing the exhibit, as well as post-visit activities that aid students in reflecting on their learning experience. While at the museum, students and teachers also have the opportunity to take part in interactive learning games and hands-on projects.
  
  The Walters Art Museum
  600 N. Charles St.
  Baltimore, MD 21201
  410-547-9000
  thewalters.org
  
  

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

• Located in Baltimore's southwest neighborhoods, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum displays hundreds of thousands of small and large railroad-related artifacts. Groups have the opportunity to take a train ride and one of the many guided tours, including the B&O Lunch Buffet & Tour, which allows students to learn important aspects of the development of the railroad and enjoy a lunch buffet. Call the museum in advance to make a reservation for a train ride or guided tour.
  
  Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
  901 W. Pratt St.
  Baltimore, MD 21223
  410-752-2490
  borail.org