Virtual Field Trips
Take a Virtual Trip Out West!
Bring the Buffalo Bill Center of the West directly into the classroom with our live interactive Virtual Field Trips. Students will explore the wonders of Yellowstone, the adventurous lives of mountain men, the rich cultures of Plains Indians, and more through engaging, museum-led experiences delivered via your preferred video conferencing platform.
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, these programs are offered at no cost to schools.
Virtual Field Trips are available for groups of five or more students.
Programs are also available for adults—see the Virtual Field Trips listed below for pricing.
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Amazing Animal Adaptations
Welcome to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem! Imagine animals high atop a mountain, nestled under a canopy of trees, hiding in a cool spot in the desert, or grazing next to a pond. Learn more
Plains Indians & the Buffalo
How did Plains Indians use the hide, sinew, and bladder of the buffalo? While many tribes relied on the buffalo for food, shelter, and tools, buffalo were also central to many stories and beliefs. Learn more
Plains Indian Cultures: Yesterday & Today
Journey from the past to the present as you learn about the vibrant cultures of northern Plains Indian tribes. Find out why these cultures are just as important today, as they were long ago. Learn more
Buffalo & Westward Expansion
Bison have great cultural and environmental significance in the American West. This keystone species helps us think critically about past, present, and future challenges posed by Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion. Learn more
Trappers, Traders, & Trailblazers: Mountain Men of the Rocky Mountain West
Let’s travel back in time to the 1820s—a time when mountain men were traveling from eastern towns to the Rocky Mountains, where they trapped beaver and lived adventurous lives. Learn more
Do You See Me Like I See Me: Cultural Perspectives in Western American Art
Does artwork always tell an accurate story? How have Euro-Americans depicted Plains Indian culture? The answer: quite differently than how Plains Indians portray themselves and their culture through art. Learn More
Owls of the Yellowstone Region
Found across the globe, owls have managed to survive as a group for more than 80 million years. What has allowed owls to thrive and become a vital part in the balance of nature? Learn More
Falcons of Yellowstone
Falcons have developed some amazing adaptations like keen vision, special wing shape, and awesome speed to help them hunt in the wild. Learn all about falcons and even meet a live one! Learn More
Journey Into Art
Ask your students to bring their I-Spy eyes as they journey into what makes art “art.” Is it color? Is it lines? Is it shapes? You guessed it—it’s all of the above and so much more. Learn More
Building & Recycling Mountains
What goes up must come down! But what forces build mountains up and take them down as the Earth recycles them? Learn More
The Yellowstone Hotspot: Right on Track
What’s the story behind the geysers, hot springs, and boiling mud pots found throughout Yellowstone National Park? Learn More
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the headwaters of three major river systems. Journey through these watersheds in this lesson. Learn more
8,500 field trips, 250,000+ students, 58 countries
Through our virtual field trips, we have dramatically increased the number of students we impact. This success would not be possible without the support of a generous funder. The maps above show just how large our impact is—12 years, more than 250,000 students, 8,500 virtual field trips, all 50 U.S. states, 6 continents, and 58 countries including the U.S. and Canada.