Schools & Educators | Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Explore our education offerings for schools and educators! Our team has a sea of science and nature-based programs available for students from toddler age through grade 12.

Two young guests explore and take photos at the Chesapeake Bay Touch Pool.

Elementary School Programs

For toddlers through grade 5.

View Elementary School Programs

Middle school students look at a water beaker held by an Aquarium educator.

Middle School Programs

For grades 6-8.

View Middle School Programs

Aquarium educator shows collected sea life to students on boat.

High School Programs

For grades 9-12.

View High School Programs

Grant Funding

Children look inside bin of water and small aquatic wildlife.

Apply for Access Aquarium!

Access Aquarium offers grant funding to Title 1 schools which, if awarded, would cover 50% of your student cost for a visit to the Virginia Aquarium or outreach program at your school. Please do not book a field trip until you are approved for grant funding if your field trip is contingent on this funding. Applications for this grant must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the desired program date.

Apply for Access Aquarium

Have Questions?

Contact our School & Youth Programs Coordinator at (757) 385-0278 or via email.

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