North Region Field Trips - Indiana | Field Trip Directory

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in North Region, 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 the North Region’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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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

The AAM accredited Automobile Museum features over 120 cars on exhibit—everything from classic to Indiana-built cars. Explore racing and engineering-themed exhibits and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tour COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Auburn
North RegionTEL - 260-925-1444

Eck Visitors Center

The Eck Visitors Center offers tours overviewing the history of the University of Notre Dame and its attractions including the Grotto, Basilica, “Golden Dome,” and Hesburgh Library.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
North Region
Notre Dame
South BendTEL - 574-631-6000

Elkhart County Historical Museum

The Elkhart County Historical Museum tells the ongoing story of Elkhart County, building lasting connections to its history. Environmental and social studies programming is offered year round.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Elkhart
North RegionTEL - 574-848-4322

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Learn about the farm, baby animals, zoo careers, and more on a trip to the AZA accredited Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Enjoy its virtual, Zoo-to-You program.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Fort Wayne
North Region
VIRTUALTEL - 260-427-6800

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

The AAM accredited Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society hosts a variety of year-round, steam-powered vintage passenger excursions. Explore virtually via the societyNorht

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Fort Wayne
New Haven
North Region
VIRTUALTEL - 260-493-0765

Potawatomi Zoo

With over 500 animals on 23 acres, there is plenty to see at the Potawatomi Zoo. Take learning beyond the classroom on a trip to the AZA accredited Potawatomi Zoo. Programs cover adaptations, classification, and habitats.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
North Region
South BendTEL - 574-235-9800

Science Central

At Science Central, explore exhibits on magnets, sound, light, optical illusions, live animals, and more! Topics include sound, minerals, matter, electricity, weather, STEM and more. Experience exciting, educational demos and hands-on workshops

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
Fort Wayne
North RegionTEL - 260-424-2400

Snite Museum of Art

Experience significant, original artworks on a trip to the AAM accredited Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Explore the museum’s virtual learning resources.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Family INDIANA
North Region
Notre Dame
South Bend
VIRTUALTEL - 574-631–5466

South Bend Museum of Art (SBMA)

Programs at the AAM accredited SBMA include docent-led museum mornings and sculpture quest tours, hand-on art making, and more. Check out its virtual educational content.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Family INDIANA
North Region
South Bend
VIRTUALTEL - 574-235-9102