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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Texas’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Metro Houston. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Galveston Railroad Museum

The historic Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history museum that offers interactive activities for all ages. Step inside trains and experience sensory tours. Curriculum materials are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Galveston
Houston
TEL - 409-765-5700
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Geronimo Adventure Park

Conquer new heights on our 3 zipline courses, throw axes at The Range, and unwind with games and activities as you make connections and amazing memories at Geronimo Adventure Park located in Houston.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
Spring
TEL - 830-365-5867
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PINSTRIPES HOUSTON

Dine, Play, Celebrate! The best field trips happen at Pinstripes, an esteemed dining and entertainment destination that offers a kids-friendly Italian-American menu and a modern spin on bocce and bowling.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 346-297-1771
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Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Houston

Experience Space Explorers: The Infinite, an immersive virtual reality journey inspired by NASA missions. Explore the ISS, meet astronauts, and connect deeply with space and Earth from 250 miles above.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
Houston
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American Cowboy Museum

The American Cowboy Museum preserves and interprets the art, history, and culture of the contributions of African Americans, Hispanic, Native Americans, and Women to the development of the American West.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-433-4441

Children's Museum of Houston

At the Children’s Museum of Houston experience new worlds and make new discoveries about science, the environment, culture, math, and the arts through 14 continuously-changing exhibitions, innovative workshops, and exciting activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-522-1138

Downtown Aquarium - Houston

Downtown Aquarium features touch pools, shark tanks, games, rides, and interactive exhibits. Groups can go behind-the-scenes to see how exhibits are maintained and learn about aquarium careers.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-223-3474

Holocaust Museum Houston

The Holocaust Museum Houston educates about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society. The museum’s exhibit, called “Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers”, focuses on the stories of Holocaust survivors living in the Houston metropolitan area.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-942-8000

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Reconnect with nature at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s 155-acre sanctuary. Programs allow visitors to explore plants, logs, pond life, and the interactions between different parts of the environment.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-681-8433

Houston Ballet

The Houston Ballet teaches school groups about ballet through its matinee performances, dance classes, studio performances, and outreach programs. Also family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-535-3245

Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS)

The Houston Museum of Nature Sciences has 3 floors which consists of the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent science exhibit areas.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
VIRTUAL
TEL - 713-639-4629

Houston Museum-African American Culture

The Houston Museum-African American Culture explores the culture of Africans and African-Americans in Houston, the state of Texas, the southwest and the African Diaspora.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Houston
TEL - 713-526-1015
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FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Houston—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Houston by 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 Houston art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Houston class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Houston history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Houston team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Houston aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Houston 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 include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, and other historic cities throughout the US. 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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