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School programs

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Registration for self-guided visits through the end of 2025 is now open!

On-site classes for November and December 2025 are ready to book! See the on-site classes webpage for day/time availability.

Outreach and distance learning programs are on hiatus for this school year. We appreciate your understanding.

Classes and education programs

The Seattle Aquarium offers programs for students from preschool through high school—including homeschool!

Self-guided visits

Group rates are available for school groups conducting self-guided visits to the Aquarium. Request a self-guided tour below!

Request a self-guided visit

On-site Classes

Add an exciting and educational class on a variety of marine ecosystems to your class’s visit to the Seattle Aquarium!

View Classes

Homeschool Programs

Homeschool families are invited to visit the Seattle Aquarium on Homeschool Days for exclusive programming reserved for your group.

Homeschool days

Distance learning

Distance learning classes are not being offered for the 2025–26 school year. We appreciate your understanding as our School & Public Programs team re-evaluates our programming.

Outreach Programs

Outreach programs are not being offered for the 2025–26 school year. We appreciate your understanding as our School & Public Programs team re-evaluates our programming.

Questions?

Check out our School Group FAQ for more information on logistics for your field trip, on-site classes and more.

Teacher Resources

Teacher Newsletter

Join our newsletter to get access to exclusive teaching resources, fun animal facts and the latest news on educational programming at the Seattle Aquarium. Select "Educator Newsletter" on the form below to sign up!

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Preparing for your field trip

We have developed resources to help teachers prepare their students for a visit to the Aquarium. These resources may be especially helpful for students with sensory needs.

Prepare for your field trip

A guide to exploring local beaches

Taking your class on a field trip to the beach? The Seattle Aquarium has developed guides for twelve local beaches to help make school field trips to the beach more accessible.

Explore our beach guides

Coral Conservation Contest for School Students

This year, the Seattle Aquarium invited students to participate in a contest celebrating the coral reef inhabitants of the new Ocean Pavilion. Learn more about the contest and see our winners!

Learn about the contest
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