Early Closing This Saturday
The Virginia Aquarium will close at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 5 to prepare for a fundraising event. The last guests of the day will be admitted at 1:00pm, and the Nature Trail will close at 2:00pm.

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Homeschools & Homeschool Co-ops

​We encourage homeschool families to visit for a day of fun and learning! Choose a self-guided tour, an educational boat tour, or one of our standards-based programs. Onsite programs can be scheduled for at least 10 students within a similar age range.

Special Aquarium Admission Rates

  • Student | $12 Non-Member (Free for Members)
  • Adult Chaperone | $18 Non-Member (Free for Members)

Please note that a photo ID, notice of intent, or membership to a homeschool co-op must be presented to obtain the discounted rate for admission.

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