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Capital-River Region
Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in the Capital-River Region of Mississippi 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 Capital-River 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.

Mississippi Petrified Forest

At the Mississippi Petrified Forest, take a self-guided tour through the Mississippi Petrified Forest on a shady paved trail among the ancient trees and enjoy our “Gem Flume” activity.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Flora
TEL - 601-879-8189

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the State’s rich history of producing world-class athletes and teams. Guided tours and scavenger hunts available.

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, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-982-8264

Mississippi State Capital

The Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. During legislative sessions, on a guided tour, view the Senate and House of Representatives from their respective galleries.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-359-3114

Museum of Mississippi History

Museum of Mississippi History’s tells the story of Mississippi thru interactive exhibits, artifacts, and stories from people who shaped the state. Combine visit with the next door Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-576-6800

Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical

Mynelle Gardens Arboretum & Botanical, spanning 7 acres, features a wide array of plants, trees, and flowers which are labeled for easy identification.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-960-1894

New Stage Theatre

New Stage Theatre offers school time performances followed by a Q & A. A study guide is provided before the show to help prepare for the theater experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-948-3533

Old Capitol Museum

The Old Capitol Museum is the site of some of the state’s most significant legislative actions. Their interactive multimedia exhibits explore the roles of the legislature, governor, and high court.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, School, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-576-6920

Puppets Arts Theatre

Puppets Arts Theatre’s outreach programs breathes fresh wit into literary classics and motivates young people to read. Productions complement many curriculum areas.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-956-3414

Russell C Davis Planetarium

The Russell C Davis Planetarium is waiting to take visitors from the depths of the oceans, into the past to roam with dinosaurs and into the heavens to fly to the planets and stars.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-960-1552

Simmons Arboretum

The Simmons Arboretum on 10 acres, is home to rustic walking trails, with well-market native trees and plants, and wildlife that inhabit this natural setting.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Madison
TEL - 601-853-9109

Smith Robertson Museum

The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to increasing understanding of the historical experience and cultural expressions of people of African descent thru exhibits & artifacts.

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, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-960-1457

The Jackson Zoological Park

The Jackson Zoo boasts an animal collection representing over 200 species and nearly 380 individual animals that provide glimpses of native wildlife from around the world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trip, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Capital-River Region
Jackson
TEL - 601-352-2580
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