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Few destinations offer the depth, energy and relevance of New York City. As a global hub for business, culture, creativity and media, it gives students exposure to real‑world learning across a huge range of subjects.
From Wall Street and corporate headquarters to world‑famous museums, theatres and film locations, New York allows students to explore how ideas, industries and creativity operate on a global scale. At the same time, the city’s neighbourhoods, public spaces and cultural institutions provide powerful opportunities to examine history, identity and social change.
Whether you’re inspiring art and design students through landmark galleries, helping business and economics groups understand global markets first‑hand, supporting film and media studies through recognisable locations, or enriching learning through performing arts and cultural experiences, a school trip to New York is ambitious and truly unforgettable.
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“Our favourite New York trips”
Art & Design trips to New York
Experience world‑class art and creativity in a global cultural capital.
- Explore leading museums including MoMA & the Met
- Discover contemporary art, street art and photography
- Visit iconic New York sights
Business & Economics trips to New York
Experience business and finance at the heart of the global economy.
- Explore Wall Street, the NYSE and the Financial District
- Study global markets, trade and economic decision‑making
- Visit iconic NYC sights such as Times Square
Computer Science trips to New York
Explore computing, games and digital technology in a global tech city.
- Hands-on coding, app and games workshops
- See how technology supports everyday life
- Visit Nintendo World and New York Hall of Science
Cultural & Enrichment trips to New York
Dive into the scale, energy and culture of the Big Apple.
- Experience the city’s skyline, streets and neighbourhoods
- Take in world‑famous sights and urban culture
- See Times Square, Central Park and the Empire State Building
Film & Media Studies trips to New York
A global media capital where film, television and culture collide.
- Explore film locations and media history across the city
- Study representation, audiences and production contexts
- Ideal for GCSE and A‑level Film & Media Studies
History trips to New York
Explore American history, immigration and global politics in NYC.
- Study immigration, inequality and the American Dream
- Visit key sites including the United Nations and 9/11 Memorial
- Explore museums and historic landmarks
Performing Arts, Drama & Theatre Studies trips to New York
Explore performance training and live theatre in the home of Broadway.
- Broadway‑led workshops and practical sessions
- Study the work of performers, directors and theatre makers
- Visit the Broadway Theatre District, Radio City Music Hall & Lincoln Center
Psychology trips to New York
Explore social influence, memory and identity in a global city
- Museums, case-studies and interactive workshops
- Covers curriculum-linked topics including trauma, identity and social change
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Ellis Island & Jewish Heritage Museum
Religious studies trips to New York
A multicultural city where belief, identity and freedom of religion coexist.
- Study religion in a modern, diverse society
- Explore identity, belief and community
- Visit places of worship across New York’s neighbourhoods
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“My top pick of things to do and see in New York”
New York offers a huge range of curriculum‑linked experiences across multiple subject areas. These are some of my favourite options for school groups.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the principal institution dedicated to telling the story of 9/11, the people who lost their lives and the psychological scars that remain. Multimedia displays, archives, narratives and artefacts tell intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery
Brooklyn Museum of Art
The Brooklyn Museum of Art is one of America’s premier art institutions, with an active program of exhibitions.
Watch a Broadway Show
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Quite literally the gateway for more than 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is New York’s most symbolic structure.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than three million works of art from all over the world across history.
Central Park
One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park.
One World Trade Centre Observation Deck
The Freedom Tower is a 104 storey building that stands on the World Trade Center site in Manhattan – giving amazing views of the city.
Staten Island Ferry
The Circle Line to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is the principal institution dedicated to telling the story of 9/11, the people who lost their lives and the psychological scars that remain. Multimedia displays, archives, narratives and artefacts tell intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. Two hour workshops are available based on the themes of memorialization, remembrance and repercussions.
Brooklyn Museum of Art
The Brooklyn Museum of Art is one of America’s premier art institutions, with an active program of exhibitions. The museum’s beautiful neo classical structure was designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1893. The museum is situated in a 560,000 square foot Beau Art building in central Brooklyn. The museum boasts a collection of 1.5 million artworks including several world-class collections. The Brooklyn Museum has one of the best collections of Egyptian Art in the world: their permanent collection includes Classical and Ancient Middle Eastern Art, Arts of Africa, the Pacific and the Americas.
The museum has a history of breaking convention. In 1923 it became the first such institution to have African objects displayed as art rather than artefacts. This collection has since grown becoming amongst the most important in the country. The museum’s collections range across all continents with America to the Islamic world being featured through a collection of ceramics, sculptures and paintings. The museum also has a fantastic collection of prints, drawings and photographs including large groups of work by Sargent, Homer and Eakins. The museum also holds a large collection of German Expressionist images such as Dürer, Rembrandt and Toulouse-Lautrec. One of the most important icons of the 1970s feminist art is also featured at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The Dinner Party by Elizabeth A. Sackler is a massive ceremonial banquet with a total of 39 place settings, each commemorating an important woman from history. The Brooklyn Museum offers a great experience of cultural art and modern exhibitions for students to engross themselves in.
Watch a Broadway Show
Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.
Examples of current shows on offer are: Aladdin, Wicked, Chicago, Mean Girls, The Phantom of the Opera and Beetlejuice.
There are other shows/plays on offer not featured. All are subject to availability – so book early for your favourite show!
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Quite literally the gateway for more than 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station. Now it stands as a museum dedicated to immigration where the Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded annually to pay homage to the immigrant experience.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is New York’s most symbolic structure. The Auguste Bartholdi statue was given as a gift from the people of France and stands at 111 feet 6 inches from the toe to the crown. In the base of the statue there is an interesting museum devoted to the statue’s history.
Empire State Building Observatory
New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, the observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretching for miles in every direction.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than three million works of art from all over the world across history.
It is almost impossible to see everything in one day: the two million square feet too much for even the most organised visitor. Instead of wandering through all the galleries, visiting one of the themed exhibitions is a good plan.
Visit the MoMA between September 2024 and January 2025 and experience the Life Dances On: Robert Frank exhibition. Explore Robert’s artistic journey across mediums including photography, film and books, as well as his dialogues with other artists. An experience sure to spark your students imagination!
Central Park
One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park. Stretching 51 blocks between 59th and 110th streets, this 843-acre area, green rectangle has served its city well since 1859. From famous statues to castles, there is so much to see within this pastoral landmark.
One World Trade Centre Observation Deck
The Freedom Tower is a 104 storey building that stands on the World Trade Center site in Manhattan – giving amazing views of the city. Interactive exhibitions reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers. Ascend the 102 floors to the observation deck in under 60 seconds in one of five sky pod elevators!
Staten Island Ferry
The Circle Line to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.
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We begin by understanding your learning objectives, your students’ needs and the type of experience you want to create. From there, we design a programme that feels balanced and achievable — combining key visits with space to explore and reflect. The aim is a trip that flows naturally, feels purposeful and keeps students engaged without feeling rushed or overwhelming.
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