A visit to the New England Aquarium is a fun and engaging way to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. 

Planning a Field Trip

Our step-by-step field trip planning guide includes chaperone policies, pricing and payment policies, reservations, additional programs to augment your Aquarium field trip, and more. We also cover check-in and parking, planning your choice of presentations and shows, lunch and gift shop options. 

  1. Step-By-Step Planning Guide
  2. Additional Field Trip Activities, Programs, and Teacher Guides
  3. Rates, Payments, and Financial Aid Information

Making the Reservation

Please make your reservation at least two weeks in advance to qualify for the group rate. Book your field trip or program with Central Reservations at 617-973-5206, email groupsales@neaq.org or complete a group inquiry form.

Group Inquiry Form

Getting Ready to Visit the Aquarium

If you already booked a class to visit the New England Aquarium and want to plan your visit beforehand, teachers may present your field trip confirmation letter to gain free admission to the Aquarium. 

Meeting the Sharks and Rays