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School programs

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The Seattle Aquarium offers programs for students from preschool through high school—including homeschool! Check out our resources for teachers as well.

Classes and education programs

The Seattle Aquarium’s School & Public Programs team is excited to announce that registration is now open for all educational programs and field trips through June 2025! Please check the page specific to your preferred program for more details, including the link to our live calendar of availability and registration request form.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in the Aquarium’s mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. We hope to “sea” you and your students sometime this year!

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

Distance learning

Seattle Aquarium programming is designed to enhance your school curriculum with digital learning opportunities.

Explore programs

Homeschool Programs

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

Homeschool days

Outreach Programs

Bring the Seattle Aquarium to you! Our educators offer a variety of programs to bring to your classroom, after-school program, or other organizational space.

Book a class

Questions?

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

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!

Sign up for the newsletter

Educator Advisory Council

Ready to make a difference in education at the Seattle Aquarium? Join the Educator Advisory Council!

Learn about the council

Teacher Workshops

Dive into on-site and outreach program topics! Participate in hands-on activities to get an idea of what and how your students will learn from a visit to the Aquarium.

Check back again soon for additional workshop dates.

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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Website maintenance

Please note: Our ticketing and membership systems will be offline for approximately two hours starting at 10pm Pacific on Wednesday, July 10. During the maintenance window, online ticketing and membership will not be available.

Thank you for understanding.

Support the Seattle Aquarium

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With your help, the Seattle Aquarium builds connections with our community to inspire conservation and curiosity for marine life. When you make an end-of-year gift by December 31, you'll be joining us in protecting our shared marine environment—now and for generations to come. Thank you!

Today only, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 thanks to the generosity of Betsy Cadwallader, and Jess and Andy Peet!

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Cyber Weekend Sale

15% OFF ALL MEMBERSHIPS
NOV. 29–DEC. 2