Student Field Trips | Los Angeles Conservancy
"City Dreams" Mural by Richard Wyatt, Jr., Photo by Chris Putnam/Alamy

Student Field Trips

 

The L.A. Conservancy's student tours are about much more than historic architecture in Los Angeles: they’re filled with inspirational stories reflecting the rich diversity of the people​ behind the places.

Enrich your student's learning experience beyond the textbook, take them on an in-person Student Walking Tour or virtual field trip: an entertaining mix of architectural and cultural Los Angeles history!
Led by Conservancy educators, our engaging student tours and workshops support California’s Common Core State Standards in History and Social Studies—as well as highlight important lessons about the preservation of historic sites.
In 2023, the Los Angeles Conservancy joined the Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP) focused on improving learning opportunities and educational outcomes for Black students in Los Angeles. The Conservancy’s Student Walking Tour Program is offered as an enrichment opportunity to support student learning.  
Please email us at education@laconservancy.org to learn more about Student Field Trips.
 
Celebrating Griffith Park: Past and Present

A virtual trek through Griffith Park's 125 years, including the history of Gabrielino Tongva who inhabited the land, historic buildings that remain, and the people and events that have made the park so special. Available as a virtual tour only.
Building Community: Pioneering Black Architects in L.A.

An interactive exploration of historic places designed by pioneering Black Architects. Through the stories of Norma Merrick Sklarek, Paul R. Williams, Robert Kennard, and many others, students will understand how Black architects shaped Los Angeles and influenced communities through advocacy and design. Available as a virtual tour only.
Historic Downtown

A great introduction to the architecture and history of downtown Los Angeles. 
Union Station

Explore America's last great train station built at the end of the golden age of rail travel. 
A Woman's Place: Union Station and Chinatown

Uncover untold stories of the women who helped build Union Station and Chinatown.
To book or learn more about our student field programs, please submit a request form above and one of our educators will be in contact within 3-5 business days. 
Choose your field trip adventure!
Student Walking Tours
Virtual Field Trips
  • Walking tours available: Historic Downtown, Union Station, and A Woman's Place*.
  • Offered Monday through Friday (Other days may be available upon request).
  • Each session may be scheduled for up to 2 hours between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We kindly request walking tour bookings be made at least two weeks prior to your desired date. 
  • Recommended for up to 30 students in grades 3-12.  
  • The cost is $10.00 per student. (One free chaperone per 10 students)
  • Large group options and scholarships are available! Just ask. 
  • The A Woman's Place walking tour takes students on the Metro L (Gold) Line. The cost of the ride is not included. Learn more about purchasing a TAP card here. 
  • Book a Student Walking Tour now!
  • Virtual tours available: Historic Downtown, Union Station, A Woman's Place, Building Community, and Celebrating Griffith Park.
  • Offered Monday through Friday (Weekends available upon request).  
  • Each session may be scheduled for up to 1-hour between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We kindly request workshop bookings be made at least two weeks prior to your desired date.  
  • Recommended for up to 30 students in grades 3-12.  
  • The cost is $25.00 per individual session. 
  • Large group options and scholarships are available! Just ask.  
  • Book a virtual field trip now

 

 

 

 

Questions? Email us at education@laconservancy.org.
Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy's educational programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation and the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.
Photo credits: Pioneering Black Architects: Norma Sklarek: Courtesy Gruen Associates; Second Baptist Church: Sana Ahmen/L.A. Conservancy; Pacific Design Center: Courtesty Architectural Resources Group, Historic Downtown: Central Library, Angels Flight, Bradbury Building: Stock/Canva, Union Station: Stock/Canva, A Woman's Place: Union Station and former Fred Harvey Restaurant Space: Stock/Canva, Chinatown: Sana Ahmed/L.A. Conservancy.