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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Los Angeles field trips for elementary school students thru high school students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Los Angeles’ museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for further field trip information. For those unable to travel to these locations, check out our Virtual Field Trips section or Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum

Experience the fun and lore of railroading at Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum that educates the public in railroad history and show live steam, gas-mechanical and electric railroad technology in actual operation.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 323-661-8958

Los Angeles Zoo

The Los Angeles  Zoo has more than 2,200 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species. The Zoo’s botanical collection has over 800 different plant species.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
VIRTUAL
TEL - 323-644-4200

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County

The Natural History Museum of Los Angles County is the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States and also explores the nature and culture that surrounds both in L.A. and the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 213-763-3529

OC Zoo

The OC Zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park and focuses on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Many of our animals are injured and orphaned.

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 CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
Orange
TEL - 714-973-6840

Placerita Canyon Nature Center

Placerita Nature Center is located in an east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. Learn about their animal and plant life.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 661-259-7721

Planetarium at Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College is an all digital Planetarium! While the Glendale Community College’s planetarium is closed, the stars still shine brightly.  So please join us as we live stream a telescopic view of some astronomical wonders during GCC’s virtual field trips.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Shows, Virtual COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool CALIFORNIA
Glendale
Los Angeles
VIRTUAL
TEL - 818-240-1000

Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center

The Roundhouse Aquarium connects and engages visitors to the oceans through hands-on interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of southern California. Promotes the study of the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 310-379-8117

Shipley Nature Center

At the Shipley Nature Center, students will explore the nature center and learn about natural science and/or local Native American culture. Tours  include birding, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, walking trails, and interpretive center.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 714-842-4772

Southern California Children's Museum

Southern California Children’s Museum is focused on quality early childhood education. The children’s museum is small and growing. Offers an in-person and virtual field trips. Virtual programs offer activities and videos that take young learners on a learning journey.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
Pasadena
VIRTUAL
TEL - 626-657-0357

SuihoEn, The Japanese Garden

SuihoEn, The Japanese Garden’s education component consists of teaching about reclaimed water and its uses as well as Japanese symbolism and culture.  We have docent-led as well as self-guided tours available.

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 CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
Van Nuys
TEL - 818-756-8166

The Institute of Contemporary Art

The Institute of Contemporary Art is a contemporary art museum. It is an independent and non-collecting art museum that exhibits the work of local, national, and international contemporary artists.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 213-928-0833

The Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art, comprising roughly 7000 objects, and offers  a diverse history of ground-breaking, historically-significant exhibitions.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
TEL - 213-626-6222
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