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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in Indianapolis, Indiana 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 Indianapolis’ 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.

Newfields- A Place for Nature and the Arts

Newfields, as the Indianapolis Museum of Art has grown to become an internationally renowned museum that focuses on combining art with nature. Offers educational gallery tours that incorporate Visual Thinking Strategies and hands-on art making.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-923-1331
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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Programs at the AAM accredited Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site detail the history of the Harrison family, including a home tour. Explore the site’s virtual learning resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-631-1888

Eiteljorg Museum

Explore amazing stories and diverse perspectives at the AAM accredited Eiteljorg Museum—presenting art and heritage of the American West and indigenous peoples of North America.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
TEL - 317-636-9378

Indiana Historical Society (IHS)

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the IHS brings history to life from its headquarters at the Glick Indiana History Center. Dig into Indiana history with the society’s virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-232-1882

Indiana Landmarks

Indiana Landmarks offers walking tours of the cities’ landmarks and historic districts. Explore the beautiful Capitol and Monument Circle, the Athenaeum, City Market Catacombs, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
TEL - 317-639-4534

Indiana Medical History Museum

Explore the beginnings of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine in at the Indiana Medical History Museum. Included is a 2-hour Museum visit that will allow students to step back in time and see how scientists studied, diagnoses, and treated syphilis a century ago.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
TEL - 317-635-7329

Indiana State Museum

Discover natural and cultural history—from geological specimens to the 16th president—live theater and more at the AAM accredited Indiana State Museum. Explore its virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-232-1637

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM)

Educational programs at IMSM explore the stories of the incredible innovations, history, and people of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500. The Museum strives to tell the stories of the people and the lessons learned on and off the track.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
TEL - 317-492-6784

Indianapolis Zoo

Discover more about animals and humanity’s role within the environment at the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens—accredited by the AZA and AAM. Enjoy a virtual visit with the animals.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-630-2001

Lilly House

The AAM accredited Lilly House & Garden at Newfields is a National Historic Landmark. Step back into early 20th-century Indiana history. Explore Newfields’ virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL

Morris-Butler House

Operated by Indiana Landmarks, the Victorian-era Morris-Butler House—an example of the Second Empire style of architecture—is an ideal venue for educational programs and gatherings.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
TEL - 317-639-4534

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (TCM)

The AAM accredited Children’s Museum creates extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities. Visit TCM’s Museum at Home for virtual activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Central Region
Indianapolis
VIRTUAL
TEL - 317-334-4000
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