Each year, we are pleased to offer free admission to Massachusetts children in grades K-12 from schools that meet the criteria for financial need, which is determined by the percentage of students in the school who are eligible for the federal free or reduced lunch program.

"Free to Learn" field trips take place from September through February during the school day. Weekends, vacation periods and Fridays are unavailable, and other blackout dates may apply.

As part of the program and to enhance the educational component of the visit, a teacher or representative from the school is required to attend a free two-hour field trip preparation workshop offered by the Aquarium’s Teacher Resource Center (TRC). The workshop includes a tour of the TRC and a curriculum-based guided tour of the Aquarium exhibits. Workshop participants will receive several standards-based educational activities to use before, during or after the field trip. If you have participated in the program before, you can recruit a colleague to come to the workshop or implement a curriculum-based activity.

How to Apply

The application process for the 2011-12 school year has ended. Applications for the 2012-13 school year will be available mid March, 2012.

For questions or more information, please contact Tracy Rogers at trogers@neaq.org or call the Teacher Resource Center at 617-973-6590.

Deadlines

Once you are accepted, you must follow the instructions in the step-by-step field trip guide to make a reservation for your visit.


We are grateful for support from



our signature corporate sponsor for 2011–2012.