Field Trips

Extend your classroom with a journey through Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus! We offer guided school tours and virtual explorations with complementary curricular packets for school groups from September-May, and self-guided explorations throughout the year. Our signature programs are standards-aligned and offer something for every grade level. For more information, email schools@selby.org.

Signature Guided Programs

Selby Gardens’ guided school tours at the Historic Spanish Point campus consist of a self-guided (teacher-led) campus tour along with a guided hands-on activity. We are happy to tailor any of the programs in support of unique student needs and interests, or for a different grade level than those suggested. Have a special class project in mind? Email us at schools@selby.org to discuss the possibilities! To book a guided school tour, fill out the form below. Please note: Our guided school tour program relies on a cadre of trained volunteers, so we are unable to guarantee docent availability for every date and time requested—please book as far in advance as possible.  

Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided school groups can reach curricular goals, deepen understanding of classroom lessons, and support unique student needs and interests with a visit to explore our campus. Enhance or build your visit around one of our seasonal exhibits, or choose the date that works best for you to explore and find inspiration in Historic Spanish Point campus’ plants, wildlife, history, and remarkable views of Little Sarasota Bay. Supplemental self-guiding activities and talking points about Historic Spanish Point campus are available for download here. To book a self-guided tour, fill out the form below. 

School Tour Booking Request