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03.27.2026
Local Exploration
Local Exploration
Every year, IST students step beyond the classroom for 4–6 immersive field trip experiences that transform Central Texas into a living laboratory for discovery, exploration, and hands-on learning. Concepts and lessons come to life through these curriculum-connected field experiences, as IST students explore museums, science centers, nature preserves, historic landmarks, businesses, and cultural institutions across Central Texas.
Central Texas Field Trips:
Science Mill in Johnson City
Scientific exploration and regional impact
Blanton Museum of Art
Creative expression and art research in the heart of Austin, Texas
Texas State Capitol
Government and Texas history in the heart of Austin
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The story of Texas through interactive exhibits
McKinney Falls State Park
Outdoor science and nature study along Onion Creek
Science Mill in Johnson City
Scientific exploration and regional impact
Blanton Museum of Art
Creative expression and art research in the heart of Austin, Texas
Texas State Capitol
Government and Texas history in the heart of Austin
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The story of Texas through interactive exhibits
McKinney Falls State Park
Outdoor science and nature study along Onion Creek
Science Mill in Johnson City
Scientific exploration and regional impact
Blanton Museum of Art
Creative expression and art research in the heart of Austin, Texas
Texas State Capitol
Government and Texas history in the heart of Austin
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The story of Texas through interactive exhibits
McKinney Falls State Park
Outdoor science and nature study along Onion Creek