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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Dover 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 Dover’s 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.

Delaware Capitol

Increase your knowledge of Delaware’s history. At the Delaware Capitol, take a tour of the Legislative Hall, that has been the home of Delaware’s General Assembly since 1933.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-9194
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Woodburn, the Governor’s House

Serving as the official residence of the Governor since its purchase in 1965, Woodburn is an important building for both its architecture and the historical marks left on it by previous residents.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-5656
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Air Mobility Command Museum

The Air Mobility Command Museum is the only museum dedicated to airlift and air refueling history.  The Museum houses over 30 bombers, helicopters and other aircraft  from past wars.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-677-5938

Biggs Museum of American Art

The Biggs Museum of American Art features American fine and decorative arts. Enjoy multi-subject tours and creative projects; a virtual, interactive timeline and lecture series.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-674-2111

Delaware Agricultural Museum

At the Delaware Agricultural Museum, explore the inventions  and over 4,000 artifacts that played a key role in the development of Delaware’s Agricultural history.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-734-1618

Delaware State Police Museum & Education Center

The Delaware State Police Museum & Education Center was built to the preservation the proud history of the Delaware State Police. It’s mission is to provide an educational experience to understanding of the role of Criminal Justice.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-7700

First State Heritage Park

The First State Heritage Park is Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-9194

John Dickinson Plantation

Discover the plantation and home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers, and drafter of the United States Constitution. Tours make use of costumed interpreters to depict characters from Dickinson’s life and times during the 18th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-3277

Johnson Victrola Museum

The Johnson Victrola Museum displays phonographs, recordings, trademarks, memorabilia, and other objects highlight the development of Johnson’s business and the history of the sound-recording industry.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-9194

Old State House

Visitors immerse themselves in the rich cultural and political history of Delaware’s Old State House. Tour the courtroom and the former state legislature.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-744-5054

St. Jones Reserve

The St. Jones Reserve, on the north shore of the St. Jones River, and includes brackish-water and salt marshes, farmlands, and meadows.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-739-6377

Star Hill Museum

The Star Hill Museum is housed in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established circa 1863 and played a part in the Underground Railroad.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family DELAWARE
Dover
TEL - 302-697-9903

About us

FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Dover—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Dover by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Dover art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Dover children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Dover history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Dover team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Dover aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Dover field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips & retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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