GCV&M offers FREE education programs!
A variety of generous donors allow GCV&M to offer grant funding to schools that meet certain qualifications for both on-site field trips and Moveable Museum in-classroom programs. Grant funding can change from year-to-year and varies based on funder.
Our heartfelt thanks go to every donor and partner – named and unnamed – who help bring history, art, and nature to life! (Funders listed were last updated October 21, 2025.)
For questions or more information, contact education@gcv.org
Rochester City
FREE programs for RCSD public schools, public charter schools, or out-of-school programs serving Rochester City kids.
- This is limited to 2 programs per grade in a school.
- A program is a field trip to the museum OR an in-classroom moveable.
- FREE First Student busing is available for museum field trips.
Thanks to support from the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation and Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Rural & Suburban "Economically-Disadvantaged" Schools
FREE admission for schools who have a 50% or more economically disadvantaged student population
- This is limited to 1 program per grade in a school.
- A program can be a field trip to the museum OR an in-classroom moveable.
- Currently includes in-classroom moveable presentations, but there are restrictions particular to this request, so please reach out! Education@gcv.org
- Eligibility is determined using NYSED
Thanks to support from The Charles Foundation, Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust, and Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Western New York
FREE admission and support with transportation for Western New York counties including, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans counties.
- Limited to 1 program per grade in a school.
- Currently includes in-classroom moveable presentations, but there are restrictions particular to this request, so please reach out! Education@gcv.org
Thanks to support from the Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation, Inc., Grigg Lewis Foundation, Inc., Building Brighter Days Foundation (formerly Eayres Hope Foundation), and Rochester Area Community Foundation.