Field trips are closed. We do not offer them during summer.
Book a field trip
Reservations for the 2026–27 school year will open in late summer.
Looking for a field trip for your homeschooled family?
Stay tuned—information about our new homeschool program is coming soon.
Log in to your My Schools portal to create your account and affiliate your school before reservations are live for the 2026-27 school year.
Free field trip options
We offer 4 types of free in-person and virtual field trips for Pre-K through Grade 12 classes from public or private schools, and in-person field trips for college classes.
Ocean Connection Lab + Self-Guided
Class size: 15–120
45 or 60-minute hands-on lab plus Aquarium visit
Self-Guided only
Class size: 10–140
Lead your class through the Aquarium exhibits at your own pace
Tide Talks + Self-Guided
Class size: 60–140
25-minute interactive talk plus Aquarium visit
Virtual (on Zoom)
Class size: 15–96
Live ocean-themed talk from our educators to your classroom
Know before you book
Learning programs
Field trip descriptions by grade
Before you book, browse field trip descriptions.
Read more – Field trip descriptions by grade
Learning programs
Plan your field trip
Prepare to book, plan your visit, and help your students make the most of this opportunity.
Explore – Plan your field tripHelpful downloads
School field trips 2025-26 schedule-at-a-glance
Download PDF 102.1 KB – School field trips 2025-26 schedule-at-a-glanceAquarium Field Trip Behavior Contract
Download PDF 198.1 KB – Aquarium Field Trip Behavior ContractAquarium bus driver instructions
Download PDF 99.1 KB – Aquarium bus driver instructionsBechtel Family Center for Ocean Education & Leadership
Field trips, teen and educator programs all take place in our Bechtel Education Center.