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Field Trips

MSJE offers on-site field trips to students in the 3rd – 12th grades.

Field Trips at MSJE are interdisciplinary, object based, and encourage critical thinking. They focus on the unique and little-known history of Southern Jews to encourage students explore concepts of identity, diversity, and acceptance. All field trips consist of an interactive guided tour in our galleries and a hands-on program that enrich classroom standards. All field trips can be adjusted for summer camp groups: contact lizzi@msje.org for more information.

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Free Field Trips for Local Students

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First Horizon Bank is generously sponsoring all 2026 Field Trips for Louisiana and Mississippi students to MSJE! All Louisiana and Mississippi field trip goers will also receive a free ticket to come back with their family!

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Strangers in a Strange Land

3rd-5th Grade

Explore how immigrants to the United States found their way in their new home – the struggles and triumphs of becoming American, of becoming part of the southern community. Students will explore times they felt like a stranger in a strange land and ways they welcome people to their community.

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Strangers in a Strange Land
Core

A Vital Part of the Community

6th-8th Grade

Explore how Jewish people were and are a vital part of their community. Students will dive into the histories of some of New Orleans vital community members to better understand their own identity.

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A Vital Part of the Community
Core

Both/And

9th – 12th Grade

Students will explore their complex both/and identities through our both/and identity of southern and Jewish.

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Both/And
Core

What We Saw: Primary Holocaust Sources

6th-12th Grade

Students will use primary sources to explore the stories of southerners, southern Jews, and survivors before, during and after the Holocaust to bring the tragic events closer to home.

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What We Saw: Primary Holocaust Sources
Thematic

Southern Jewish Youth and the Holocaust

3rd-5th Grade

Students learn the personal stories of young people whose lives were touched during the Holocaust

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Southern Jewish Youth and the Holocaust
Thematic

Field Trip FAQs

  • Student tickets are $10 and include a tour and a program. Thanks to a grant from First Horizon, field trips are free for Louisiana and Mississippi students. 1 Chaperone for every 10 students is required and receives a complimentary ticket. Any additional chaperones will require a ticket. 

  • MSJE can accommodate up to 50 students Wednesday – Monday and 65 students on Tuesday. If your group is larger, contact lizzi@msje.org to discuss options to split your group.

  • MSJE does not sell any food or drinks, though a lunch space is available to be used. There is not a place to store cold lunches. All food must be arranged by the school.

  • Bus parking is available for two school buses outside the Museum. Please communicate bus needs during booking.

  • The Museum Store will be open and accepts cards and cash.

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