The Oceanarium and Education Center welcomes groups of 10 to 50 people anytime we’re open (groups over 50 are also possible with special arrangements). Please let us know if your group includes any wheelchair users or has any other accessibility questions or concerns. 

For all questions, concerns, and comments about group visits, please contact us at fun@theoceanarium.org.

Adult and Mixed Groups (minimum 10 people)

• Small Groups: 10-19 people, $12.00/person. Advance notice is helpful but not required.

• Large Groups: 20 or more people, $10.00/person. Advance notice required.

Children’s Groups (minimum 10 people)

Non-school Children’s Groups (summer camps, YMCAs, etc.): $7.00/person

• Designated chaperones are required for children’s groups at a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 8 kids. Designated chaperones are free; extra chaperones and other adults are welcome and also pay $7.00/person.

• In the case of special needs or similar circumstances, additional free chaperones can be designated with permission of the Oceanarium. 

School/Student Groups

• All student groups are $5.00 per student (or non-chaperone adult). This includes public schools, private schools, and homeschool groups.

• Designated chaperones are required for student groups, at a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 8 kids. Designated chaperones are free; extra chaperones and other adults are welcome and also pay $5.00/person.

• In the case of special needs or similar circumstances, additional free chaperones can be designated with permission of the Oceanarium. 

• School groups in spring and fall are best served when we’re closed to the public, but can be accommodated when we’re open.