The ninth grade humanities classes went on a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Apr. 17, 2026 to research for a class project focused on ancient civilizations.
The annual trip gave students the opportunity to walk through with their assigned chaperones while taking photographs and collecting information for their class project. Each student was assigned a specific ancient civilization to investigate and document throughout the museum. The experience allowed students to connect what they learned in class to real historical artifacts and exhibits.
Every group had one teacher chaperone that helped guide the students around the museum and keep them on track. Students took photos of artifacts and all had a good time. According to students and staff members, the trip was both educational and enjoyable.
Humanities and Global History teacher Mrs. Bleakley said the trip went smoothly and gave students an opportunity to learn outside the classroom.
“Everyone had fun on the trip and nothing bad happened,” Mrs. Bleakley said.
Students explored exhibits featuring ancient artifacts, paintings, sculptures, and historical objects from different cultures around the world. Many students said seeing real artifacts helped them better understand topics discussed in class.
9th grade Monroe-Woodbury High School student Declan McFadden said the museum visit was one of the most interesting parts of the school year.
“I loved walking around the museum and seeing things that I have never seen before,” said McFadden.
The trip also encouraged students to work together as they collected information for their projects. Groups discussed exhibits, took notes, and shared ideas while moving through the museum with their classmates and teachers.
Many students said the field trip made the project more interesting and interactive. Ninth grader Alexa Beltran described the trip as both educational and enjoyable.
“It was a really great experience and the trip was fun,” Beltran said. “I thought it was a great thing to have our projects based on.”
Many students said the trip helped make history feel more real because they were able to see famous artifacts and artwork in person instead of only reading about them in textbooks. Some students spent extra time observing exhibits from different ancient civilizations while discussing the historical importance of the objects with classmates.
Student Isabella Macaluso said she enjoyed the trip but wished students had more time to explore the museum beyond their assigned exhibits.
“The trip was really fun but I wish we could have gotten more time to look at other ancient countries besides the ones we were assigned,” said Macaluso.
Teachers said the experience was successful because students stayed engaged throughout the visit and participated in group discussions during the tour. The humanities department plans to continue organizing educational trips in the future to provide students with more opportunities for interactive learning outside of the classroom.
Students left the building at 8:30 AM on Friday, April 17, 2026 by bus and returned at about 1:30 PM.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses thousands of historical artifacts from civilizations around the world, making it an important educational resource for students studying world history and culture. By seeing ancient artwork, tools, sculptures, and architecture, students were able to gain a deeper understanding of the civilizations they are researching in class.
The trip also allowed students to work collaboratively with classmates while learning outside of the traditional classroom environment.
