There are lots of great places to take kids around Coppell, Texas, that are not only entertaining locations but educational at the same time. It’s a great way to spend a day with the family, the kids and their friends, or even get a break from schoolwork with a field trip. The next time your family is looking to have a good time together, but you also want to do something that will further your family’s education, you’ll have plenty of places to try out with your group. Here are a few of the many cool educational destinations around Coppell, Texas.

The American Fallen Soldiers Project National Gallery

This gallery is a great place to visit, perhaps around Veterans day or when studying certain pieces of history that relate to past wards. The American Fallen Soldiers National Gallery is a place of comfort and peace that serves as an educational center point. Each portrait in the gallery tells a story of a man or woman who made the ultimate sacrifice when protecting American freedom. If your kids are in fourth grade or above, tours are recommended by the gallery for children old enough to appreciate it. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The museum is located in Addison, just 20 minutes away from Coppell, and is a great place for kids to put real faces to the soldiers they read about in history class.

Dallas Heritage Village

This living history museum shows what life in North Texas looked like between the years 1840 and 1910. Kids can go back in time at the Dallas Heritage Museum and take a look at the 38 historic structures with a working Civil War-era farm. There are also school buildings, a church, commercial buildings, elegant Victorian homes, traditional Jewish households, and other structures to explore. Choose a nice day for this field trip any day of the week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults are $10 while kids from 5 to 12 are $6. Younger children are free.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Take your science class on the road to Dallas to see what the Dallas Morning News describes as a “world of wonder” in the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Kids and adults of all ages get a living science lesson in the 3D simulation, hands-on activities, educational games, interactive kiosks, and eleven different exhibit halls. The museum is open on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or, if you want a weekend field trip, you can come Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Frontiers of Flight Museum

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When you start studying the Wright brothers and how planes first got into the air in history class, take a trip to the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, just north of downtown on Lemmon Avenue. This modern 100,000-square-foot building allows families to explore the history and progress of aviation as humans continue to pursue going higher, farther, and faster. Adult admission is $10 while kids ages 3-17 are $7 and kids younger than 3 are free. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Heritage Farmstead Museum

This museum is filled with history that looks like it is happening right before your eyes. Tour the Ammie Wilson home at Heritage Farmstead Museum and see the Young House exhibit during the same trip. Families can explore what life was like with farm animals, a one-room schoolhouse, artifacts, and other intriguing items as they move back in time to the Blackland Prairie. There are self-guided tour packages for $5 per ticket or, you can book in-person tours in advance for Fridays for $10 per person. The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a great place to go when your kids are learning about the history of the area and want to see what it’s really like. Parents are also often in awe of what things used to look like compared to how they operate in today’s world.

Bonham State Park

Just over an hour from Coppell lies Bonham State Park, where kids and adults alike can get fresh air. The manmade lake has swimming and fishing opportunities and you can take along a picnic or a mountain bike for some extra fun. The hilly trails around the 65-acre lake are filled with natural adventures and colorful pieces of history. Take binoculars to watch birds for science class, do some geocaching, and watch nature in general.

Eisenhower Birthplace  

When you visit Bonham State Park, another side trip with educational value is the Eisenhower birthplace location. The historic site shows the home of the 34th U.S. President, who was born in Denison, Texas, in 1890. The house has antique furnishings and illustrates the working-class life of the Eisenhower family. The visitor center has memorabilia of Ike and other exhibits that show his accomplishments as president and as a war hero. When your kids are studying presidential history, this is a great stop to illustrate the background of a great president. Adult entry is $4 while kids under the age of 5 are free. Kids 6-18 are $3, or you can pay a family fee that gets two adults and two children in for $8.

Now that you have some great ideas for homeschooling field trips, outings after school, weekends with your kids, and family-related locations that further learning, contact the professionals at Crème de la Crème in Coppell, Texas, for more educational programs and opportunities. We offer summer camps, before and after school programs, and a full lineup of curriculum opportunities to help children not only learn but also enjoy what they are learning. Give us a call for information on admissions and enrollment as you strive to make the most of your child’s educational experience.