Social Studies Field Trips

Anacostia Museum

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Anacostia Museum
STREET: 1901 Fort Place, SE
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20020	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-287-3369		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Dec. 25.
METRO ACCESS: Green line to Anacostia station. Take W2 bus to museum.

GRADES: 2 4	UNITS: One Nation, MD History
CONTACT: Robert Hall	PHONE: 202-287-3369
TYPE: Museum	FEES: None
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: Tours at 9:45 am, 10:45 am, and 1:30 pm.
LUNCH: No, picnic area
GROUP SIZE: 15-30
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour, self-guided

DESCRIPTION:Museum of African American history and culture. Exhibition tours. George Washington Carver and Nature Trail tours. Book at least 2 weeks in advance.

RESOURCES

• Booklet of current events. Speakers will visit classroom
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Anacostia Museum web page