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Book a field trip

Field trip reservations for the 2026–27 school year are now open! 

Reservations fill up quickly. If you cannot view availability on a specific date or for a specific program, there are no remaining slots.

Log in to your My Schools portal to create or log in to your account, affiliate your school, and manage your field trips for the 2026–27 school year.

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Free field trip options

We offer four types of free in-person field trips for Pre-K through Grade 12 classes from public or private schools, in-person field trips for college classes, and options for children in a home-based school or independent study.

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

Waves of Learning
For children in homeschool, independent study, private tutoring, or home-based private school

Know before you book

Field trip descriptions

Before you book, browse field trip descriptions.

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Plan your field trip

Prepare to book, plan your visit, and help your students make the most of this opportunity.

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Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education & Leadership

Field trips, teen and educator programs all take place in our Bechtel Education Center.

Learn more about the Center