School Tours

Looking for a memorable and meaningful field trip for your students? Our 60-90 minute school tours are led by an experienced docent who will ensure a rich learning experience. Tours are $70.00 per class/group of up to 30 students and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance by phone or by using this form. Guided tours are available Mondays through Fridays. Please call the Education Department at (510) 581-0223 for more information.

MCCONAGHY HOUSE 3rd/5th Grade Tour

Take your students back into the late 19th and early 20th centuries at the McConaghy House. This 1888 farm house offers a glimpse into the daily lives of a middle class family. Students can explore furniture, decorations, entertainment, and cooking that was customary from the Victorian era into the 1930's. Discover how the past differs from the present - everything from corsets to chamber pots. The field trip includes an interactive experience inside Archie's Playroom and old-fashioned games outside. 

Time: 1.5 hours  |  Grades: 3-5

MCCONAGHY HOUSE kindergarten/1st Grade TOUR

This tour experience for younger visitors lets your students experience McConaghy House with their senses – dance in the guest parlor, juice oranges outside, make butter, explore the kitchen and spend time in Archie’s Playroom!

Time: 1 hour  |  Grades: K - 1

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