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Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in South 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 South 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.  

Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Explore an ancient Indiana metropolis at the AAM accredited Angel Mounds State Historic Site. Learn about the 1000-year-old Mississippian civilization through archaeological discoveries.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Evansville
South Region
TEL - 812-853-3956

Carnegie Center for Art and History

Spark curiosity and creativity with hands-on activities by the Carnegie Center for Art and History’s educators. Also check out the Center’s virtual and outreach programs for school, scout and homeschool groups.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
New Albany
South Region
OUTREACH
VIRTUAL
TEL - 812-944-7336

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Learn how Indiana was transformed from a territorial outpost to a functioning modern state—from Corydon’s colorful beginnings to today—at the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool INDIANA
Corydon
South Region
TEL - 812-738-4890

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

Culbertson Mansion stands as an example of the tastes, ideas, and lifestyles of the late 1800s. The Mansion was once home to renowned philanthropist, William Culbertson.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
New Albany
South Region
TEL - 812-944-9600

Eskenazi Museum of Art

Discover the world through the treasures at the AAM accredited Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University Bloomington. The Museum’s wide-ranging collection, spans nearly every art-producing culture throughout history.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Bloomington
South Region
TEL - 812-855-5445

Evansville Museum

The AAM accredited Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science offers programs on everything from hands-on art to anthropology to transportation. Virtual tours are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Evansville
South Region
VIRTUAL
TEL - 812-425–2406

Ghurye Arboretum

A Certified Wildlife Habitat, the Ghurye Arboretum is nestled in the Marlin Hills neighborhood on Bloomington’s far north side. View trees and shrubs native to Indiana.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Bloomington
South Region
TEL - 812-336-5382

Lyles Station Museum

The Lyles Station Museum explores the history of the community known as Lyles Station in Gibson County. The museum offers a heritage, 1920s classroom experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Evansville
Princeton
South Region
TEL - 812-385-2534

Newburgh Museum

Learn about the history and culture of Newburgh and the surrounding area’s unique river town heritage at the Newburgh Museum, housed in the historic Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Evansville
Newburgh
South Region
TEL - 812-853-5045

TerraTime Nature Play & Learning

A certified Nature Explore classroom, TerraTime gets children outside to move, explore, discover, play, and learn—in nature! Standard-aligned activities are sensory-rich and engaging.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool INDIANA
Albany
South Region
TEL - 765-212-8521

Warrick County Museum

The Warrick County Museum offers interactive programs on pioneer living and the history of Warrick County to schools and organizations.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool INDIANA
Boonville
Evansville
South Region
TEL - 812-897-3100

Willard Library

The oldest public library in Indiana, Willard Library offers history tours to classes and families, as well as children’s activities and literacy programs. A librarian will even come to you!

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family INDIANA
Evansville
South Region
TEL - 812-425-4309
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