MISSOURI
Field Trips

The Historic Samuel Cupples House and Gallery at Saint Louis University serves as a gallery for fine and decorative art as well as exhibitions of art by SLU students and faculty.

History Museum on the Square’s six permanent galleries tell the stories of events in Springfield’s history and its people, thru a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and the “voices of history”.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum fosters learning about the pioneer experience thru the life and literature of Laura Ingalls Wilder by providing engaging experiences.

Missouri Botanical Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, and one of the world’s largest collections of rare and endangered orchids.