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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.

Town Line Luxury Lanes

Town Line Luxury Lanes is a 48 lane ten pin center including Bumper Bowling, Atomic Bowling, Redemption Arcade, Billiards and comfort food and snacks.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
Maiden
Salem
TEL - 781-324-7120
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VIEW Boston

Elevate your senses at View Boston! See the Boston skyline from over 50 stories above the streets with breathtaking 360 views.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-326-3785
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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Occupying 281 acres, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University’s living collection of trees, shrubs, and woody vines is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of its kind in the world.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-384-5239

Boston Center for the Arts

Located in the largest landmark district in the United States and occupying a historic city block, The Boston Center for the Arts showcases the performing and visual arts of our time.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-426-5000

Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children’s Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts with emphasize on hands-on engagement.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-426-6500

Boston Duck Tours by Land & Sea

Boston Duck Tours is a great way to begin a visit in Boston. Groups receive a great overview of the city, an introduction to the many unique neighborhoods and a splash into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-267-3825

Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is composed of distinguished musicians from around the world. The BSO’s Education programs offers high quality, relevant, multi-leveled, and interactive education.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Performances. COST - Fee, Title I GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-266-1200

Boston University Art Gallery

Dedicated to serving the Boston University community as well as the greater Boston and New England public, the Boston University Art Galleries are committed to a culturally inclusive and interdisciplinary interpretation of art and culture.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-353-3329

Center for STEM Education

Explore many different scientific fields at the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University. Groups will have the opportunity to learn about STEM fields, and conduct real experiments that encourage analytical and creative thinking.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-373-8380

Charles Hayden Planetarium

Housed inside the Museum of Science, the Charles Hayden Planetarium is the most technologically advanced digital theater in New England! There are shows playing all day, as well as innovative and immersive music offerings on Friday and Saturday evenings.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-723-2500

Chinese Historical Society of New England

The Chinese Historical Society of New England is dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-338-4339

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Located in downtown Boston, steps away from the waterfront, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation’s fathers proclaimed it “The Cradle of Liberty. Over 70 retailers and 40 office tenants occupy the 200,000 sq. ft. of space.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MASSACHUSETTS
Boston
TEL - 617-523-1300
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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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