Missouri Field Trips

To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily: Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.

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History of Fishing Museum

The History of Fishing Museum is comprised of more than 40,000 pieces and showcases the private collection of Karl & Beverly White and includes lures, rods, reels, boats, motors, and everything else having to do with sport fishing.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
BransonTEL - 417-239-FISH

History of Hearing Museum

Visit the History of Hearing Museum and go back in time! Explore the science of hearing. See the time of the ear trumpet and ear horn to today’s remarkable technology.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool MISSOURI
Springfield-MOTEL - 417-869-6550

Jefferson City Museum of Modern Art

Jefferson City Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to the advancement of the arts, especially among youth. Our exhibits spotlight challenges facing youth.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Jefferson CityTEL - 573-635-1114

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts showcases touring Broadway shows, symphonies and other performances. Student Matinees are a hr-long, professional performance. Shows also for families and scouts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Springfield-MOTEL - 417-836-7678

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope offers arts & crafts experiences, to make art with materials from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes. Chaperones work to assist in the self-guided activities of their group.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Kansas CityTEL - 816-274-8300

Kansas City Zoo

Kansas City Zoo on 202-acre zoo with over 1,300 animals, bringing visitors in touch with the diverse habitats, cultures, conservation and animals of the natural world.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Kansas CityTEL - 816-595-1220

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is Missouri’s largest contemporary museum. It offers school tour to engage students in discussion about modern art and how it relates to their education and lives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
Kansas CityTEL - 816-53-5784

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 105-acre open-air museum and sculpture park with over 60 outdoor sculptures and a 1.4-mile walking trail, and educational programs in art and nature.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family MISSOURI
St. LouisTEL - 314-615-5278