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Richmond Ballet

Experience the world of ballet with the Richmond Ballet’s Carpenter Theater or Studio Theater. Past and current performances include Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Echoing Past, and The Rite of Spring. Richmond Ballet also offers special youth performances in which younger learners can enjoy the ballet experience

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-344-0906

Richmond Shakespeare

Richmond Shakespeare produces vital works of classical and contemporary theatre, with Shakespeare as the foundation, offers student matinees and family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-340-0115

Richmond Symphony

The Richmond Symphony offers classics–great orchestral masterpieces, contemporary works, and chamber concerts; creative presentations and popular music; and community programming and music education.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-788-1212

Science Museum of Virginia

The Science Museum of Virginia offers experiential exhibits, interactive technologies, innovative programs, dynamic films, impressive live animals and interesting lab demos for visitors.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-864-1400

Supreme Court of Virginia

Tour the Supreme Court of Virginia, directly across from the Virginia Capitol building, and see the main courtroom, lectures, a visitor film, and exhibits. Oral arguments are open to the public.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-786-2075

The John Marshall House

Explore the John Marshall House, home of Chief Justice John Marshall who was known as the “Greatest Man Never to be President.”

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-648-7998

Tuckahoe Plantation

Tuckahoe Plantation, the boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson, is a colonial plantation considered one of the most complete existing 18th century plantation layouts in North America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-774-1614

University of Richmond Museums

University of Richmond Museums are comprised of the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, and the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-289-8237

Virginia Holocaust Museum

Visit the Virginia Holocaust Museum, dedicated to educating the community of the events of the Holocaust as experienced by victims of the event.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-257-5400

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Featuring art from almost every major culture, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts houses a vast range of genres including ancient art, Asian and African art, and extensive holdings in modern European and American art.

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 VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-340-1419

Wilton House Museum

Experience 18th century colonial lifestyles and history at the Wilton House Museum. Once a house that entertained Virginia elites and travelers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Central Virginia
RichmondTEL - 804-282-5936
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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 Richmond—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Richmond 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 Richmond art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Richmond class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Richmond history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Richmond team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Richmond aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Richmond 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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