
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.
History & Heritage
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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