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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston’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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Asylum Comedy

Asylum Comedy delivers high-energy comedy and interactive workshops that build confidence, communication skills, and teamwork through unforgettable live performance experiences.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPSTEL - 617-729-2734. Read More

Boda Borg Boston

Boda Borg offers 24 different Quests that will challenge your mind and body. Great for team building or fun outings from 3 to 200+ people.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
MaldenTEL - 781-321-1081 Read More

Boston University Events & Conferences

From Memorial Day through mid-August, Boston University opens its residence halls, allowing groups to utilize campus facilities for overnight stays, on-campus dining, and a range of educational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
BostonTEL - 617-353-3520 Read More

Immersive Gamebox Peabody

Turn learning into play! Immersive Gamebox offers physical, interactive field trips that blend teamwork, STEM skills, and fun — all for just $15 per student.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Peabody
SalemTEL - 508-960-9120 Read More

In The Game Peabody

In The Game Peabody is bursting with fun for everyone, with COOL Arcade Games, a multi-story Ropes Course, giant Laser Tag Arena, EPIC Rock-Climbing Wall, Virtual Reality, S.T.E.A.M and so much more!

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Lock-In’s COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Peabody
SalemTEL - 978-871-2860 Read More

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston is the ultimate indoor LEGO® classroom! Plus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center partners with LEGO Education to combine the fun of LEGO building with standard core curriculum requirements.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
SomervilleTEL - 617-702-5593 Read More

Museum of Ice Cream Boston

Experience the MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM-BOSTON to celebrate the joy of learning about your favorite desert and unlimited ice-cream in a vibrant wonderland of immersive installations! Designed as a safe space for human connection and learning together through play.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Camp, Family COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, School, Family MASSACHUSETTS
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Old South Meeting House & Old State House – Revolutionary Spaces

Experience America’s past at Boston’s Old South Meeting House and Old State House with Revolutionary Spaces’ in-person and virtual educational programs for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee, Free, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
BostonTEL - 617-720-1713 Read More

Puttshack Boston & Natick

Puttshack’s tech-infused mini golf and new S.T.E.M. program keeps kids moving, learning, and laughing with interactive challenges, tasty food, and lasting memories from the first swing to final putt.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
NatickTEL - Boston: 617-295-7888. Natick: 508-545-7888. Read More

Robo Hub

Technology meets community at The Robo Hub, a dynamic community space offering STEM education through field trips, in-school workshops, events, and programs for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
CambridgeTEL - 617-395-3151 Read More

Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Salem Historical Tours provide a wide range of historical and paranormal tours, covering Salem’s 400 years of history. Learn for yourself why we’re the most respected tour.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
SalemTEL - 978-745-0666 Read More

Salem Witch Museum

Field trips to the Salem Witch Museum gives groups a dynamic look at the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692. Take a virtual tour of the Salem witchcraft trial sites.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Salem
VIRTUALTEL - 978-744-1692 Read More
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About us

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