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Gulf Coast Region
Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource of field trips in the Gulf Coast 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 Gulf Coast 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.

NASA John C. Stennis Space Center

The John C. Stennis Space Center is a NASA rocket testing facility. The largest rocket engine test facility for NASA’s. It offers guided activities and outreach programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Coast Region
Jackson
TEL - 228-688-1500

Pascagoula River Audubon Center

Pascagoula River Audubon Center offers nature-based experiences on bayou walkways & observation decks, a nature play garden, interactive exhibits, aquaria, and birding.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi
Gulf Coast Region
Moss Point
TEL - 228-475-0825

Seward Farms

Seward Farms offers an “Agriculture in the Classroom” opportunity. The farm tour and the challenge of the maze will expose your students to a hands-on learning experience.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Coast Region
Lucedale
TEL - 228-641-3936

The African American Military History Museum

The African American Military History Museum focus is on African American contributions to the United States military. The museum building was originally constructed as a USO Club for African American soldiers.

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
Gulf Coast Region
Hattiesburg
TEL - 601-450-1942

The Crosby Arboretum

The Crosby Arboretum contains 64 acres in its interpretive center, plus over 700 acres in seven additional natural areas, sheltering over 300 species of indigenous trees and shrubs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSISSIPPI
Gulf Coast Region
Picayune
TEL - 601-799-2311

TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum

TrainTastic Model Railroad Museum has a LEGO(R) model displays, interactive layouts to operate, outdoor garden & themed railroad displays like Jurassic Park and riding trains.

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
Gulf Coast Region
Gulfport
TEL - 228-284-5731

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

Walter Anderson Museum of Art focused on the life’s work of American master Walter Anderson, whose works includes drawings, watercolors, oil paintings, carvings, murals, and decorative arts.

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
Biloxi
Gulf Coast Region
Ocean Springs
TEL - 228-872-3164
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