Virtual Field Trips
Take a virtual trip out West!
Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West by signing your class up for one of our free, interactive virtual field trips. Take your students on a journey that will uncover the wonders of Yellowstone, the adventurous lives of mountain men, the rich cultures of Plains Indians, and more. We will bring the museum to you (for no cost) through Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Teams, or any other video conferencing platform.
Check out our lessons below and click through to more information about each one. For general questions, click the button below.
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 | Book this lesson
Stories + Cultures of 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 | Book this lesson
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 | Book this lesson
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 | Book this lesson
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 | Book this lesson
What's the Story? Teaching with Objects
Looking for a way to use objects in your classroom that put your students at the center of their own learning? We’ll help you get started during this virtual professional development session. Learn more | Book this lesson
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 | Book this lesson
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 | Book this lesson
Building and 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 | Book this lesson
4,500 field trips, 125,000 students, 47 countries
Through our virtual field trips, we have dramatically increased the number of students we impact. This success would not be possible without the generous support J Bar 9 Ranch, Cody, Wyoming. The maps above show just how large our impact is–7 years, 125,000 students, 4,500 virtual field trips, all 50 U.S. states, 6 continents, and 47 countries including the U.S. and Canada.
