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Two large light colored fossil skeletons stand reflecting in a replica of a water puddle. One fossil skeleton lies on its side.
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science18 · Full official gallery
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Harrison
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Large fossilized creatures tower overhead inside the visitor center
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science6 · Full official gallery
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Agate Fossil Beds / Harrison
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Panoramic view of Old Main, Abel Commons and Acklie Hall of Science
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Alice Abel Arboretum self-guided school visits, Nebraska Wesleyan campus tree walk, Lincoln NE outdoor plant study, 25-acre arboretum, 100+ woody plant species, campus map, parking9 · Full official gallery
Alice Abel Arboretum
Outdoor Nebraska Wesleyan University campus arboretum in Lincoln, with campus paths, tree and landscape observation, visitor campus-map planning, and weather exposure
Age fitBest for upper-elementary through middle school self-guided plant identification, campus tree observation, urban ecology, Nebraska plant adaptation, sketching, photography, and short Lincoln outdoor learning stops.
CostPublished rates found: $179, $114, $129, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planNo official school-group minimum is published for the arboretum; choose chaperone ratios based on outdoor campus walking, street crossings, plant-observation stops, and NWU guidance if staff confirms the visit.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Do not assume lunch space from campus dining or event pages. Confirm whether a class may eat on campus, where trash should go, and what happens in rain before scheduling a lunch stop. · Arrival: Use the official Nebraska Wesleyan visitor/campus map path for navigation to the 5000 Saint Paul Avenue campus and confirm where school vans or buses may unload, wait, or park before arrival.
LINCOLN
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Aerial view of Treetop Village, featuring wooden structures, lush greenery, and visitors gathering near a picnic table under a sign.
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Tree Adventure, Nature Explore Classroom, forest trails, treetop play, and conservation-themed outdoor learning11 · Full official gallery
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure School Visits
Outdoor Tree Adventure at Arbor Day Farm with trails, Treetop Village, Nature Explore Classroom, and weather-sensitive play
Age fitStrong for K-6 trees, plant science, outdoor play, habitats, forest observation, seasonal orchards, conservation, and Arbor Day Foundation mission connections.
CostPublished rate found: $139.
Group planFor Treetop Village safety, official guidance calls for adult supervision for children under 10 and one adult for every four children.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan food through Arbor Day Farm dining, picnic, bus, or schedule logistics rather than assuming lunch storage near the Tree Adventure course. · Arrival: Use the Arbor Day Farm address at 2611 Arbor Avenue in Nebraska City and the property map before sending buses, vans, or family drivers.
Nebraska City
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Aerial view of Ashfall Fossil Beds trails and visitor buildings
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History or civic museum7 · Full official gallery
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $55, $69, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
ROYAL
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Open Video iFrame
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Platte River habitat, cranes, bison viewing, pollinator garden, trails, and conservation learning18 · Full official gallery
Crane Trust Nature & Visitor Center School Visits
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Wood River / Grand Island
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Education Center photo from the official site
Small photo set
Official photo
Nature, public lands, and environmental education1 · Small photo set
Education Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Beatrice / Homestead
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Kabuki theatre players black and white photo.
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History or civic museum18 · Full official gallery
Farm and Ranch Museum
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $40, $400. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
GERING
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A picture of a group of children hiking on a trail through the woods.
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Forest ecology, native wildlife, wetlands, boardwalk trails, and school nature programs near Omaha12 · Full official gallery
Fontenelle Forest School Programs
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $15, $13, $9, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Bellevue / Omaha
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a few of the over 100 exhibits in the park
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History or civic museum18 · Full official gallery
Freedom Park
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planUse the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
OMAHA
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Plan a Field Trip to Homestead
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National historical park, homesteading history, prairie ecology, and curriculum-based field trip5 · Full official gallery
Homestead National Historical Park Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Beatrice
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Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary School Programs photo from the official site
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Platte River field trips, prairie and wetland ecology, birding, crane migration, and outdoor classroom programs11 · Full official gallery
Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary School Programs
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Gibbon / Kearney
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People view and discuss artwork in a modern art gallery. Some stand and converse, while two girls sit on a bench sketching or writing. Large paintings hang on white walls in a spacious, well-lit room with a wooden floor.
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Art museum, PK-12 school programs, galleries, sculpture gardens, and free general admission18 · Full official gallery
Joslyn Art Museum School & Teacher Programs
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Omaha
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Lauritzen Gardens photo from the official site
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Botanical garden and outdoor education18 · Full official gallery
Lauritzen Gardens
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $3, $5, $9, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Omaha
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Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari photo from the official site
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Zoo, aquarium, or wildlife place18 · Full official gallery
Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $6.00, $125, $200, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
ASHLAND
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Legacy of the Plains museum group image
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High Plains agriculture and pioneer-history tour groups with indoor/outdoor exhibits, sod house, blacksmithing, agriculture machinery, group scheduling, parking confirmation5 · Full official gallery
Legacy of the Plains Museum Tour Groups
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $9, $5, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Gering
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Giraffe Barn
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Children's zoo18 · Full official gallery
Lincoln Children's Zoo
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $260, $299, $205, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Lincoln
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Lincoln Children's Zoo
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Zoo school and group field trip18 · Full official gallery
Lincoln Children's Zoo Field Trips
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $10, $2.50, $3.50, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Lincoln
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Lincoln Parks & Recreation Pioneers Park Nature Center photo from the official site
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Botanical garden or arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Lincoln Parks & Recreation Pioneers Park Nature Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
LINCOLN
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Students at National Willa Cather Center field trip
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Literature and humanities field trips with guided historic-site tours, interactive art/architecture curriculum, Red Cloud storytelling, school visit planning, accessibility notes5 · Full official gallery
National Willa Cather Center School Field Trips
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Red Cloud
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A child looks at a baseball exhibit with a magnifying glass at Nebraska History Museum.
Limited photos
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Nebraska history, museum educator programs, scavenger hunts, and school field trips2 · Limited photos
Nebraska History Museum
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Lincoln
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Canoes floating down the Niobrara National Scenic River on a sunny day.
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science18 · Full official gallery
Niobrara National Scenic River
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Valentine
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Canoes floating down the Niobrara National Scenic River on a sunny day.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planUse the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Valentine / Niobrara
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two kids sitting in a chair with googles on
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Zoo and aquarium18 · Full official gallery
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $9.50, $4, $28.95, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Omaha
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Children observe an animal during an Omaha Zoo education program
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Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo school field trips, aquarium and zoo habitats, student group admission, Title I grant, Lozier Giant Screen Theater, field study workshops, lunch, chaperones5 · Full official gallery
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Field Trips
Large indoor/outdoor zoo and aquarium campus with Desert Dome, Lied Jungle, Scott Aquarium, outdoor habitats, theater add-ons, first-come outdoor lunch seating, and accessibility rentals
Age fitStrong for Pre-K through college school groups, K-6 Title I field trip grant applicants, animal habitats, conservation, life science, and Omaha or Nebraska/Iowa school groups.
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planThe field trip rate has a 10-student minimum, and school group admission applies when student admission is paid for by the school; extra adults beyond the free 1:5 chaperone ratio pay general adult admission.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Groups may bring bags, coolers, and wagons, but there are no lockers. Outdoor lunch seating around zoo grounds, including areas near Lied Jungle and Tusker Grill, is first-come, first-served and cannot be reserved. · Arrival: Use the official Omaha Zoo arrival guidance and send drivers to Guest Services for group check-in; confirm bus unloading, parking, construction impacts, and whether the group will split between zoo admission, workshops, theater, or lunch zones.
Omaha
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Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center photo from the official site
1 / 5
Zoo, aquarium, or wildlife place7 · Full official gallery
Pierson Wildlife Museum Learning Center
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $5, $4, $3, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
NELIGH
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Students exploring prairie habitat at Pioneers Park Nature Center.
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nature center, prairie ecology, live animal outreach, school hikes, bison habitat, trails, and environmental education5 · Full official gallery
Pioneers Park Nature Center School Programs Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Lincoln
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A young child with curly hair smiling and holding a yellow and green leaf in front of their face outdoors.
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Botanical garden or arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor Learning
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $4, $40. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
HASTINGS
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Riverside Discovery Center Scottsbluff Zoo
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Zoo, aquarium, or wildlife place18 · Full official gallery
Riverside Discovery Center
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $14, $10, $6, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planUse the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
SCOTTSBLUFF
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Rowe Sanctuary and Audubon Center photo from the official site
1 / 5
Botanical garden or arboretum18 · Full official gallery
Rowe Sanctuary and Audubon Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
GIBBON
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Ranger leading students beside a covered wagon during a Scotts Bluff field trip
Small photo set
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National monument, Oregon Trail history, geology, ranger programs, and field trip planning4 · Small photo set
Scotts Bluff National Monument Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Gering
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Scotts Bluff visitor center exterior below the monument bluffs
Limited photos
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education2 · Limited photos
Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Scottsbluff
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Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Field Trips photo from the official site
1 / 5
Tallgrass prairie, wetlands, birds, Oregon Trail ruts, group field trips, and guided outdoor education14 · Full official gallery
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Denton / Lincoln
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
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Fossils, natural history, Fort Robinson setting, low-cost youth admission, and western Nebraska science visits18 · Full official gallery
Trailside Museum of Natural History School Visits
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $4.00, $2.00. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
Crawford / Fort Robinson
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wessels-farm
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Living history farm field trip18 · Full official gallery
Wessels Living History Farm Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $8, $40, $1, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
York
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