School Programs

Plan and book your 2009-2010 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.

2009-10 School Year Calendar

Self-Guided
School Programs

September 15, 2009–June 12, 2010

Staff-Facilitated
School Programs

September 15, 2009–May 28, 2010

Home School Days

All dates are now SOLD OUT and the application is closed.

No Field Trips

November 21-29, 2009
December 19, 2009-
January 3, 2010
March 27-April 11, 2010

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 discount rates for youth groups such as Scouts and 4-H with a minimum of 20 youths. For more information, visit Group Sales.

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