The New England Aquarium is committed to providing interactive and informative programming for students in homeschool programs.
Please check out our offerings and thank you for choosing us for your next homeschool field trip.
Homeschool Days
On Tuesdays between September 13 and December 20, 2022, the New England Aquarium invites homeschool families to take advantage of special pricing to visit the Aquarium.
Rates and Reservations
Homeschool families must purchase tickets at least one business day in advance by calling our Reservations Department at 617-973-5206 to receive the school rate of admission ($12.00 for children and $21.00 for adults).
Contact groupsales@neaq.org for more information.
Activities for Homeschoolers
Below, find activities to help you explore the Aquarium more deeply. These activities encourage content learning and improve science skills as well as support math and literacy development. You can choose to focus on ecology, ethology, or zoology, or focus on the skills practiced. Pick a focus area to guide your own experience through the Aquarium. Aquarium educators will be available to help you work on these investigations. Each activity includes a list of recommended materials to bring with you. A pencil and clipboard are always recommended.
Aquarium Activities
Topics and Skills
Skills
Observation
Data and
MeasurementCommunication and
LiteracyEcology
(study of ecosystems)
Visit the Giant Ocean Tank (GOT)
Ethology
(study of
animal behavior)Zoology
(study of
animal life)
Fish mouths
Bony Fish (Bony Fish Guide, GOT Fishes Guide)
Rescue Blog*Get at-home extensions for our Simons Theatre movies.
*iNaturalist is a great free resource for identifying organisms you find in the field (you can even try your hand at helping others identify their finds!). Works on computer or mobile device.