New London
Field Trips

The Connecticut College Arboretum provides a connection with the natural world. Groups can go on a self-guided exploration of the 750-acre Native Plant Collection, Caroline Black Garden, and international tree collection.

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s 350-acre sanctuary allows groups to learn about southeastern Connecticut’s habitats, wildlife, and plants through natural history exhibits and hands-on displays.

Short for Food, Resources, Education, Security, Health, F.R.E.S.H. New London is a series of farms strives to inspire environmental stewardship, inspire activism, and connect community.

Tour the Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s collection of world objects, dating from antiquity to the present; create an art project to take home. Enjoy the museum’s virtual exhibitions.

Come to the Mystic Aquarium and get close to thousands of local and exotic marine animals including fish, crabs, sharks, and sea lions.

The collection at the Mystic Museum features the long history of American modern art, notably Impressionism, Tonalism, and other styles.

Designed for children ages 7 and under, the Mystic Seaport Children’s Museum is an interactive place for visitors to experience the life of a sailor.

The Mystic Seaport Museum, spans 19 acres on the Mystic River, is a living history maritime museum with a vast collection of historic watercraft, art, artifacts, and more.