ILLINOIS
Field Trips

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian is one of only a few museums in the nation that focuses exclusively on the history, culture, and arts of the American Indian and First Nation peoples of the United States and Canada.

The Morton Arboretum has been a place to learn and enjoy nature for almost 100 years. It is on 1,700 acres with more than 222,000 live plants, representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world.

Through the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s tours and print viewings, visitors can learn about the history and different approaches and techniques in photography.

Western Illinois University’s Museum of Geology houses more than forty displays and exhibits covering Earth History and processes as well as Earth materials and resources.

The Museum of Science and Industry inspires children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine, and engineering. Enjoy the museum’s virtual Science at Home resources.

The National Hellenic Museum is connects generations through Greek history, culture, and art. The museum is to share the legacy of Hellenism and to preserve the stories of Greek immigrants and Americans of Greek heritage.

With 7,000 objects, the National Museum of Mexican Art’s permanent collection is one of the largest collections of Mexican art in the country.

Niabi Zoo has over 600 animals representing 200 species from around the world, all encompassed on more than 40 acres of picturesque forest preserve.

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is the third largest conservatory in Illinois, offering an 11,000-square-foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.

Peck Farm Park is a unique park found in an urban environment. 358 acres feature a history gallery, butterfly house, playground, sensory garden, nature trails, and more.

Originally started to hold the Chicago Academy’s growing scientific collection, today the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has hands-on animal and art exhibits that will bring out the naturalist in anybody.

The Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world.