Field Trips
A visit to the Arizona Capitol Museum helps students gain a greater understanding of Arizona history and civics. Objectives taught include many of the Arizona Social Science Standards for grades 3 through 8.
Before booking, please review the following information on guided tours and Museum policies.
Arizona Social Studies Standards
Guided tours through the Arizona Capitol Museum and Legislative buildings cover many of the Arizona Social Studies objectives from 3rd through 8th grade. View your grade below to see the highlighted standards covered.
More than a Tour
Plan to allow extra time beyond the guided tour. Our tour is a valuable educational experience, but it doesn’t cover everything.
- View artifacts from the state’s namesake battleship, the USS Arizona.
- Explore changing exhibits in our seasonal exhibit space.
- Stand under the copper dome to see (and hear) Winged Victory move with the wind.
- Complete a scavenger hunt of Wesley Bolin Plaza featuring memorials and monuments commemorating events and people in Arizona and United States history.
Document Based Inquiry and Interaction
The Capitol Museum utilizes artifacts, technology and interactive activities to support varied learning styles. Maps, photographs, newspapers, proclamations, treaties and official acts are used to build exhibits and experiences that enhance critical thinking skills. Resources are developed with primary and secondary sources held by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Library of Congress, National Archives and other public repositories.
Virtual Field Trips
The Arizona Capitol Museum’s Virtual Field Trip Program enables students to experience the Museum and expand their social studies learning remotely.
The field trip consists of:
- Filmed recordings that follow Arizona’s journey from westward expansion through statehood, the Arizona legislative process, and more.
- Pre- and post-tour activities.
- An opportunity to interact with a Museum Educator through either a live Q&A or a digital question form.
Arizona Capitol Museum Gift Shop
The Arizona Capitol Museum Gift Shop accepts school purchase orders for all store products including educational materials such as books and preordered student gift bags. Call the Museum Gift Shop at (602) 926-3666 or visit azcapitolgifts.ecwid.com for more information on products.
