San Diego
Field Trips

The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum collects, preserves and displays examples of mechanical ingenuity and crafts associated with the early days of the American farm and rural community. 

Balboa Park is a place of beauty and culture, with a rich history.  Learn about the intricate architecture, the landscaping and greenery, or museums located in the Park. Tour with a Park Ranger, a horticulturist or explore on your own.  

Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. 

The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center houses the Bonita Historical Society and over 2,000 objects connected the region. The largest museum in South Bay San Diego dedicated to documenting the art, history and culture of the Sweetwater Valley.

The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays.

At the Butterfly Farms’ 3000 square foot Vivarium (butterfly free flight house), they study interactions of native butterflies in a unique ecosystem. In their classroom, visitors can study metamorphosis and teach conservation, study interactions of native butterflies in a unique ecosystem.

California Center for the Arts includes arts education residencies, field trip opportunities, weekday performances for youth and a contemporary art museum. Thea

EcoVivarium offers a wide variety of educational, entertainment, community, and private party program options on-site in the Museum and at a location of your choosing.

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park. The Fleet brings meaning to the wonder of science. All of the experiences we create are designed to bring out the inner scientist in your students and scouts.

At ICA San Diego, a field trip includes a tour of the current exhibition and a hands-on art project led by a teaching artist. Students will have the opportunity to look closely, question, and share perspectives about contemporary art.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is an environmental education center with marine animal, animal and bird exhibits located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India.