Blues, Biloxi Seafood & Literary History
Home to a variety of inspiring and engaging destinations, Mississippi offers exceptional field trip options for students of all ages. Some trip planners opt to lead their students in exploring the wonders of nature and bayou ecosystems. In contrast, others choose to delve into pivotal moments in civil rights history and celebrate the state’s musical legacy. No matter what, these destinations have something in common: they offer rich, hands-on learning experiences that provide unforgettable educational opportunities for memorable trips.
“Dive into Delta culture with fascinating exhibits and explore B.B. King’s personal life through artifacts and his music.”
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum (Jackson)
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is a powerful educational destination that chronicles the struggle for civil rights in the Magnolia State and the broader South. Through moving multimedia exhibits, interactive displays and personal narratives, students are actively engaged in learning about the key events and movements that shaped a central period in American history. This museum delivers a profound and thought-provoking field trip that keeps students engaged and active.
Learn about a blues legend at the B.B. King Museum. Photo credit: B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center Facebook
B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (Indianola)
Student groups can discover the life and legacy of blues legend B.B. King at a museum that connects music education with African American history. Dive into Delta culture at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center with fascinating exhibits and explore King’s personal life through artifacts and his iconic music. Civics, art and social studies are tied into lessons about the political and social conditions that helped shape the blues and Black history, all of which are aligned with curriculum standards. This ensures that the educational value of the trips is high and meets the needs of the students.
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum (Biloxi)
Discover the Gulf Coast’s rich history at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi. Students can take a comprehensive look at maritime history, from harvesting seafood to building wooden boats. Field trip groups can engage in boat-building exercises and watch live demonstrations. Additionally, they can learn about hurricane history through fascinating exhibits and take part in marine ecology programs for science-focused excursions. Students can connect indoor showcases with natural Biloxi Bay views at outdoor observation decks for cross-curricular activities.
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Education through role playing and interactive exhibits at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Photo credit: Mississippi Musuem of Natural Science Facebook
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (Jackson)
Located in Jackson, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is all about engaging exploration of the state’s diverse natural environments. The museum features over 200 living species in its aquarium and a multitude of exhibits showcasing Mississippi’s unique wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. With interactive exhibits, educational programs and a vast collection of fossils and specimens, students gain hard-earned knowledge of biology, ecology and conservation. Step outside for guided nature hikes teaching about Mississippi’s biodiversity and conservation efforts. This is an excellent destination for science-and nature-focused field trips.
Explore the life and works of William Faulkner at Rowan Oak. Photo credit: Rowan Oak Facebook
Rowan Oak (Oxford)
Rowan Oak is the home of renowned writer and Nobel Prize winner William Faulkner, where student groups can explore the life and legacy of an internationally acclaimed author. Tour the grounds and home of Faulkner and explore literary history through authentic artifacts, personal manuscripts, and other works. Educational programs focus on language arts, history, and Southern culture for a well-rounded experience.
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Featured Image: Discover Black history through fascinating storytelling at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Photo credit: Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Facebook
