Field Trips & Other School Programs

Field Trips

Share the wonders within our galleries! Visit our Science, Art, History, and Dr. Seuss Museums and bring your curriculum to life. With our multidisciplinary, play-based programming there is something for everyone. Let us create a fun educational experience that your students are sure to remember. We can customize tours to suit your specific accessibility requirements. Let’s work together to create an out of this world museum adventure for your group.

Field trips are offered September through June and require a two week minimum advanced notice.

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Forensic Science

A precious object has been stolen from the Springfield Science Museum! Working as teams of forensic specialists, students will examine and analyze fingerprint, fiber, DNA and written evidence to uncover the culprit in this crime. Explore how astute powers of…

Forest Park Zoo Interactive in the Dr. Seuss Museum

Cats, Hats and Balancing Acts

Introduce children to the fantastic world of Dr. Seuss with guided activities that encourage fun, creativity, fine and gross motor skills and language development through an interactive story time all while exploring the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. Grades…

Docent guide and student with impressionist painting

Evolving Elements in Art

Art through the lens of history is forever evolving to reflect the times. Walking through different galleries students will see how history influenced the artists of that period. They will come to understand the spark that ignited the free thinking…

Then & Now: Life at the Turn of the Century

Students become historians as they interpret early-20th century history by examining Indian Motocycles, Rolls Royce automobiles, Milton Bradley games, and Barney ice skates. In addition to a “then and now” scavenger hunt, students handle real historic artifacts and work on…

Museums on the Go!

Expand your classroom with our traveling outreach programs. No permission slips or buses needed— our Museums on the Go! educators come to you! In addition to our standard program offerings, our team can create a customized outreach visit for your troop meeting, science fair, or community night.

Museums on the Go! offered October through March.

All Museums on the Go! Programs

Galaxy on the Go

Us and Them: Discrimination During the Holocaust and Today

It’s Electric!

Homeschool Visits

Choose from self-guided and docent-led options for groups of 10 or more. All packages include time to explore all the museums and a lunch break. Planetarium Shows can be added at no additional charge!

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STEAM Days

Visit all five museums and participate in hands-on, drop-in activities that spark curiosity and promote critical thinking. Each date will offer a different array of activities, exhibits, planetarium shows and performances.

All STEAM Days

Two girls build structures with tinker toys

Steam Day

June 12, 2026

Early Enrichment

A special days designed for our youngest visitors! Gain exclusive access to the Museums and enjoy hands-on activities, interactive gallery games, crafts, museum exploration, and much more with your students!

All Early Enrichment Days