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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 Virginia’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Fredericksburg. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Children’s Museum Fredericksburg

The Children’s Museum Fredericksburg features interactive exhibits that include an art studio, a pretend farm, a pretend grocery store and playground exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
TEL - 540-656-2233

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Comprised of four major American Civil War battlefields and historic sites, the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, visitors explore exhibits, view an orientation film, or go on a guided walking tour of the battlefields.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
TEL - 540-693-3200

Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM)

FAM’s exhibits focus on regional art, culture, and history. Programs cover the Virginia Indians, 18th-century life, the American Civil War, Civil Rights, and more. See its virtual exhibitions.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
VIRTUAL
TEL - 540-371-3037

Historic Kenmore and George Washington's Ferry Farm.

The George Washington Foundation offers living history programs that focus on George Washington, daily life in the 18th century, the Lewis family involvement in the revolutionary War & how archaeology contributes to historical knowledge.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Northern Virginia
TEL - Farm: 540-370-0732. Kenmore: 540-370-0732

James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library features the life of James Monroe with five galleries of exhibits that include President Monroe’s personal library and a garden.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
TEL - 540-654-1043

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Visitors of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts can enjoy musicals and shows at this theatre.  The theatre has school time and family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
TEL - 540-370-4300

Washington Heritage Museums

The Washington Heritage Museums are comprised of the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, and St. James’ House.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Fredericksburg
Shenandoah Valley
TEL - 540-373-5630