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Named by French explorers as "the Red Stick City," Baton Rouge is where Louisiana's capital, flagship university, and distinctive Cajun and Creole cultures all come together. Located in Southeast Louisiana.

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

Looking for fun things to do with your students? What better environment to educate and inspire children than a hands-on, interactive aquarium at the Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-230-9222

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo has nearly 800 animals, programming that is in line with state curriculum requirements. Their mission is to help visitors develop an understanding, appreciation and respect for our natural resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-775-3877

Burden Museum & Gardens

Burden Museum and Gardens on 440 acres which consists of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Windrush Gardens and the Rural Life Museum. The museum has a 19th century Plantation area, a Folk Architecture section, and 32 buildings representing the rural way of life. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-763-3990

Knock Knock Children’s Museum

At the Knock Knock Children’s Museum, young visitors learn through play. The museum offers hands-on, fun-filled interactive exhibits called “Learning Zones” designed for children 0-8. 

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-388-3090

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is defined by the belief that the disciplines of art and science shape and inform one another and that interdisciplinary experiences enhance the audience’s ability to make connections and discover new ways of seeing and thinking.  

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-344-5272

Louisiana Governor's Mansion

The Louisiana Governor’s Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Louisiana and their family. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour long and will include the mansion gardens.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-342-5855

LSU Hilltop Arboretum

School trips to LSU Hilltop Arboretum are fun and educational! You will find a quiet place far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life and a place to learn about Louisiana’s trees, shrubs and wildflowers.  

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-767-6916

LSU Museum of Art

LSU Museum of Art presents world-class touring exhibitions of regional, American, and European painting, sculpture, decorative arts, works on paper, and photography.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-389-7200

LSU Museum of Natural Science

LSU Museum of Natural Science generate knowledge of global biodiversity and human prehistory, to promote an understanding and appreciation of nature through exhibits and programs. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton RougeTEL - 225-578-2855

Magnolia Mound

Magnolia Mound offers a variety of hands-on living history educational programs. These activities include the Historic House tour with Open-Hearth Kitchen, Colonial Games and Toys, Weaving, Life in the Enslaved Community and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-343-4955

Old Louisiana State Capitol

The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum. educates the public on Louisiana’s rich history and the democratic process through exhibits, programming and the arts.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
TEL - 225-342-0500

Pentagon Barracks Museum

The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located on the  grounds of the state capitol. The Museum contains many displays relating to the history of the facility.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family Baton Rouge
LOUISIANA
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