Field Trips

School Groups: $4.00 per student
teachers & adult chaperones receive complimentary admission.

Schedule a Field Trip

Field trips through the museum can focus on a variety of topics, including American History, invention and innovation, manufacturing, energy transfer, measurement, and interchangeable parts, just to name a few. In general, each of our field trips begins with a tour through the museum gallery, often focused on one or two core themes. We then run hands-on activities that build on the tour’s core idea. Older groups can also request a look behind the scenes at our collections, which will feature objects that aren’t on display in our main gallery and include a look at how museums like ours operate.

Inspiring Future Innovators: STEM+Manufacturing Education at APM

At the American Precision Museum, we provide hands-on STEM+Manufacturing experiences that inspire young makers to think, design, and build like engineers. Through engaging workshops, interactive programs, and teacher training, we connect students and educators with the skills that drive modern innovation.

APM Education Offerings:

School Workshops: Plan a visit to the American Precision Museum for a tour and hands-on workshop or bring an APM educator to your classroom to deliver high-quality, engaging workshops.
Special Events: Check out our Events page or subscribe to our calendar
Summer Camps & Vacation Programs: Check back for information about 2026 February and April break programs and summer camps.

STEM+M Curriculum Supplements

These FREE kits are designed to complement units on Force & Motion, Energy, Simple Machines, Science & Technology, Electricity, Measurement and Units, Local and American History, and more.

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Why STEM+M?

Think of SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, and MANUFACTURING as a team that is constantly passing ideas back and forth, making each better, and creating amazing new technologies along the way! By going beyond engineering and incorporating a manufacturing element, students will have more opportunities for hands-on learning, to practice teamwork, and design solutions.

In STEM+M education, manufacturing provides:

• Practical skills for turning designs into reality
• Understanding of production constraints and optimization
• Teamwork and project management experience
• Quality control and continuous improvement mindset

Manufacturing education connects abstract concepts to tangible outcomes, showing students how ideas become products.

Benefits of STEM+M for Students

• Complete Innovation Understanding
• Practical Skills Development
• Increased Career Readiness
• Enhanced Problem-Solving

Please Fill Out This Form To Request Kits

Building Toward the Future

Our educational efforts are paving the way for our upcoming Education Center and Makerspace—a hub where students and teachers will have even more opportunities to explore, create, and innovate. Learn more about the fundraising campaign that is making this project possible!

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