Bring students to the Eisenhower Presidential campus for immersive, inquiry-based learning experiences.
Explore the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home through hands-on IKEducation programs that bring history to life.
Plan Your Experience
A Basic Field Trip requires a minimum of two hours. It will include a 15-minute welcome, your choice of a 30-minute campus IKEtivity, and 60 minutes of museum exploration.
An Enhanced Field Trip requires a minimum of three hours. It will include a 15-minute welcome, your choice of a 30-minute campus IKEtivity, 60 minutes of museum exploration, and your choice of a 60-minute student program.
Each onsite field trip includes a 30-minute IKEtivity that encourages students and teachers to explore different features of the Eisenhower Presidential Library campus.
Each onsite field trip includes a one-hour guided tour of the Eisenhower Presidential Museum. You may choose from 3 format types:
Tell Us Everything– IKEducators will provide lots of information as they lead students through the museum.
Essential Questions– IKEducators will provide a short introducation and essential question for each gallery as they lead students through the museum.
Guide Books– Students use activity booklets to explore the museum independently. IKEducators remain available to answer questions.
If you are selecting an Enhanced Field Trip, explore program options below.
Once you’ve selected your field trip options, choose a date and submit the field trip request form. The IKEducation Scheduling Coordinator will be in touch to confirm your date and customize your schedule.
Discover programs you can book on our campus with an IKEducator when scheduling an Enhanced Field Trip.
Grades: 4th-8th
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Bill Becomes a Law
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Grades: 9th-12th
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D-Day Deception
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Grades: 7th-12th
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Documenting History
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Grades: 3rd-8th
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I Like Ike: An Election Icon
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Grades: 6th-8th
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Stars, Stripes, & Citizenship
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Grades: 8th-12th
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Spies Among Us?
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Grades: K-3rd
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The Many Hats of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Learn more about The Many Hats of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Grades: 3rd-8th
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Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make it Do, or Do Without
Learn more about Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make it Do, or Do WithoutEngage with interactive, virtual resources that bring Eisenhower's leadership to students anywhere
IKE Outreach
Bring Eisenhower’s story to local schools through our traveling educational programs.
The 22-acre campus includes five buildings owned and operated by the federal government as part of the National Archives and Records Administration.
IKE Onsite
IKEducation programs are offered free of charge. Limited funding is available to help eligible schools cover travel costs to Abilene.
Students explore the Eisenhower Presidential Museum through guided discussion, essential questions, or independent learning using activity guides. Offering a unique US history field trip experience that emphasizes inquiry, leadership, civic responsibility, and historical thinking skills.
Absolutely. IKE Onsite field trips can be customized based on grade level, class size, and instructional goals, allowing educators to choose the level of guidance and student independence.
Educators at accredited K-12 public and private schools and home school groups of 10 or more students.
Explore funding opportunities that help make onsite learning accessible for your students.
IKE Onsite brings students to the Eisenhower campus for immersive, cross-curricular experiences led by expert educators.
Students engage with exhibits, primary sources, and interactive activities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.
Programs support state and national academic standards while reinforcing key concepts in social studies, civics, ELA, and leadership.
Onsite visits create lasting connections to history through real places, real stories, and shared learning moments.
Join us for engaging learning experiences designed for young minds.
