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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield’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.

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Henson Robinson Zoo

The Henson Robinson Zoo is home to over 300 animals of 90 different species. Enjoy a day of animal fun with zoo animals native to Australia, Africa, Asia and North American and South America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-585-1821 Read More

Illinois Governor’s Mansion

Ever since moving the capital from Vandalia to Springfield, the city has been home to many Illinois governors. Group tours of the mansion can be booked through the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).  

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-782-6450 Read More

Old State Capitol

The Old State Capitol is a reconstruction of Illinois’ fifth statehouse. The building served as the seat of state government and a center of Illinois political life from 1839 to 1876.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-785-7690 Read More

State Capitol Complex & Capitol Complex Visitors Center

The State Capitol Complex comprises the Visitors Center, Capitol, Archives, Library, Museum and state office buildings. Guided tours, as well as a 20 minute video presentation are available

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-524-6620 Read More

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum dedicated to the 16th president of the United States. Across the street from the museum is the library, which contains books, papers, and artifacts relating to Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-558-8844

Illinois State Museum

The Illinois State Museum examine hundreds of years of change in both the household life and physical geography of Illinois. Their exhibits focus on the state’s environment, Native American life, and objects and stories from pioneer life, the Industrial Revolution, and the 20th century. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-782-7386

Kidzeum of Health and Science

Kidzeum of Health and Science offers three floors of fun, educational, multi-sensory experiences to explore! Exhibits are all hands-on and interactive to engage minds, muscles, and imaginations.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-971-4435

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

The Lincoln Home National Historic Site was the only home ever owned by President Abraham Lincoln. Visits include guided tours by rangers of the lincoln’s home and free films highlighting Abraham Lincoln and the home.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-492-4241

Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Center

Founded in 1936 and designed by Danish landscape architect Jens Jensen, the idea of the Lincoln Memorial Garden & Nature Garden was thought up by Illinois native Harriet Knudson.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-529-1111

Washington Park Botanical Garden

The Springfield Park District’s Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility and beauty, an oasis of nature, within an urban environment.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool ILLINOIS
SpringfieldTEL - 217-546-4116

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FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Springfield—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Springfield 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 Springfield art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Springfield children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Springfield history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Springfield team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Springfield aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Springfield 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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