Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education & Leadership
Getting here
625 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
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Bechtel Education Center features
- Our education center makes an impact on students, teens and educators.
- Located just a few blocks from the Aquarium on Cannery Row
- Four stories, 26,000 square feet
- Four learning labs with live animal displays
- Collaborative learning spaces
- Multipurpose room for large gatherings
- Rooftop garden and meeting space
- Public exhibit space
- Designed to meet U.S. Green Building Council's LEED gold standards for sustainability, including the use of solar panels, a living roof and water conservation features
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Inspiring the next wave of ocean leaders
Our Bechtel Education Center is a historic investment in science education and youth development. Our exceptional education programs have made an important and lasting impact on children, teens and educators. This education center expanded our ability to reach more than twice as many students and educators as before—and all still free of charge.
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Learning programs
Book a field trip
Bring your students on a field trip to the Aquarium! We offer free in-person and virtual field trips.
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Learning programs
Teen programs
Discover marine science, learn about conservation, and take action for the ocean with other like-minded teens!
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Learning programs
Educator development
Take your instructing to the next level with our free educator development programs and sample curriculum.
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