Field trips are closed. We do not offer them during summer.
Book a field trip
2025-26 field trip reservations are closed. The Aquarium does not offer field trips during summer months.
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.
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 instructionsField trip orientation video
What to expect
Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education & Leadership
Field trips, teen and educator programs all take place in our Bechtel Education Center.