Home » BROWARD MUSEUMS
|

BROWARD MUSEUMS

Broward County Homeschool Field Trips

Broward County Museums Homeschool Field Trips

Planning a Broward County homeschool field trip These museums are great for hands-on learning, unit studies, co-op days, and educational outings—covering art, science, local history, aviation, trains, and cultural heritage.

Quick tip: Hours, admission, and special exhibits can change—always confirm details on the museum’s website before you go.

History & Heritage

  • Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum History Visit site

    Explore South Florida coastal history and lighthouse heritage—an excellent pick for place-based learning, Florida history units, and geography tie-ins.

    Good for: Florida history, navigation & maps, maritime themes

  • Old Davie School Museum Davie Visit site

    A classic Broward County history stop in Davie—great for learning about early education, community roots, and “then vs. now” comparisons.

    Good for: local history, timelines, primary-source thinking

  • Historic Stranahan House Museum Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    A Fort Lauderdale historic house museum experience—ideal for Florida pioneer-era life, architecture, and local heritage learning.

    Good for: Florida history, architecture, community development

  • Old Dillard Museum Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    Community-focused history in Fort Lauderdale—supporting deeper learning around local culture, education, and Broward County legacy.

    Good for: local history, community stories, research projects

  • Plantation Historic Museum Plantation Visit site

    A family-friendly museum option in Plantation—perfect for building local context and connecting history lessons to places kids recognize.

    Good for: timelines, local civics, place-based learning

  • Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society Historic Home Visit site

    A preservation-focused historic home experience—great for architecture conversations, “how communities grow,” and thoughtful history-based field trips in South Florida.

    Good for: architecture, preservation, local history

  • Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    A beautiful mix of historic home, art, and gardens in Fort Lauderdale—ideal for nature journaling, local ecology tie-ins, and creative inspiration.

    Good for: nature study, art appreciation, Florida habitats

Art & Design

  • NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    Exhibitions and collections that support visual literacy, art appreciation, and discussion-rich learning—an excellent Fort Lauderdale museum day.

    Good for: art history, critical thinking, sketching prompts

  • Coral Springs Museum of Art Coral Springs Visit site

    A Coral Springs favorite for rotating exhibits and art programs—great for a Broward County arts field trip with built-in conversation starters.

    Good for: art exploration, creative writing prompts, exhibit-based learning

  • Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts Design Visit site

    A decorative arts experience that’s perfect for design-minded kids and “close looking” activities—excellent for art + history connections in South Florida.

    Good for: design, decorative arts, observation skills

Science & Kid-Friendly

  • Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    A go-to Fort Lauderdale STEM field trip with hands-on exhibits—great for science units, engineering curiosity, and learning-by-doing.

    Good for: STEM days, hands-on learning, science curiosity

  • Young At Art Museum Kids Visit site

    Interactive creativity designed with kids in mind—ideal for playful learning, maker-style activities, and a strong Broward County family outing.

    Good for: early learners, creativity, hands-on art experiences

Transportation & Military

  • South Florida Railway Museum Trains Visit site

    A fun pick for train lovers and transportation units—excellent for engineering curiosity, local history, and “how things move” lessons.

    Good for: transportation, engineering interest, history tie-ins

  • Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum Fort Lauderdale Visit site

    Aviation and military history in Fort Lauderdale—great for research projects, U.S. history units, and STEM tie-ins (flight, engineering, innovation).

    Good for: aviation, U.S. history, STEM connections

  • Dauer Museum of Classic Cars Classic Cars Visit site

    Classic cars and automotive culture—fun for design, mechanics, and “compare the decades” learning during a South Florida museum day.

    Good for: design, technology history, mechanics interest

Culture & Specialty

  • Island SPACE Caribbean Museum Culture Visit site

    Caribbean heritage and cultural learning—great for world studies, identity, migration history, and meaningful conversation-based field trips in Broward County.

    Good for: world studies, culture, heritage learning

  • Creation Discovery Museum Specialty Visit site

    A specialty museum experience that pairs well with family-led exploration and discussion—useful for learners who enjoy interpretive, conversation-rich outings.

    Good for: discussion-based learning, family-led exploration