School Programs

Plan and book your 2011-2012 field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium today! We provide over 80,000 K-12 students each year with the opportunity to visit the Aquarium free of charge. Popular programs and field trip dates book quickly, so make your reservations as soon as possible.

All school programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program Availability Update

Very few school reservations dates remain available. Please refer to the
PDFSchool Program Availability Update when choosing field trip dates and programs for the online school programs application.

2011-12 School Year Calendar

September 13, 2011–June 15, 2012
(See below for program availability.)

September 13, 2011–May 25, 2012
(See below for program availability.)

October 17, October 24,
October 31, November 7 and November 14, 2011

SOLD OUT
Home School Day reservations for Fall 2012 will open in early August of 2012

No Field Trips
November 19-27, 2011
December17, 2011-January 2, 2012
March 31- April 15, 2012
May 16-18, 2012


College Groups

College marine science classes and teacher education classes are admitted free to the Aquarium with a confirmed reservation. E-mail School Programs, or call (831) 647-6886 or toll-free (866) 963-9645.

Youth Groups

The Aquarium offers discounted rates for youth groups such as Scouts, 4-H, school clubs, bands and athletic teams with a minimum of 12 youths. For more information, visit Group Sales.