Trips and Experiences

Bring Learning to Life at PS158

At PS 158, learning doesn’t stop at the big red doors—it expands into the vibrant, diverse, and inspiring city around us. Through thoughtfully designed field trips, students experience hands-on learning that deepens their understanding across all subjects, carefully selected to spark curiosity, fuel critical thinking, and help students make real-world connections. Whether exploring natural wonders, historical treasures, or creative spaces, PS158 students engage with New York City as their living classroom.

Exploring NYC’s Extraordinary Educational Destinations

Throughout the year, students experience immersive, hands-on learning at some of the city’s most inspiring destinations, such as:

• New York Public Library (NYPL) – Growing strong readers and introducing research skills.
  
  
• Queens County Farm Museum – Exploring plant life, ecosystems, and sustainable farming.
  
  
• New York City Fire Museum – Learning about community heroes, fire safety, and local history.
  
  
• New York Zoos & Aquarium – Discovering wildlife, habitats, and conservation efforts.
  
  
• New York Botanical Garden – Investigating plants, weather, and environmental science.
  
  
• Queens Theatre – Junie B. Jones – Connecting literacy to performance and storytelling.
  
  
• Kupferberg Center for the Arts – Experiencing live arts and enriching our performing arts curriculum.
  
  
• American Museum of Natural History – Exploring dinosaurs, space, biodiversity, and scientific inquiry.
  
  
• New-York Historical Society – Bringing social studies to life through primary sources and artifacts.
  
  
• Museum of the City of New York – Understanding our city’s past, present, and future.
  
  
• Metropolitan Museum of Art – Inspiring creativity through global art and cultural traditions.
  
  
• Jackie Robinson Museum – Celebrating leadership, resilience, and civil rights history.
  
  

…and many more of NYC’s extraordinary learning spaces.

Where Curiosity Meets Experience

Whether observing wildlife up close, sketching masterpieces, reading in majestic libraries, or walking through history, our students build knowledge through authentic experiences. These trips nurture a lifelong love of learning, encourage independence, and strengthen classroom lessons in meaningful and memorable ways.

At PS158, the world is our classroom—and every trip, generously provided by PS158 Parents’ Association, is a new opportunity to explore, discover, and grow.