Homeschool Days

Date: Aug 20 - Nov 12, 2025

Time: 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Dive into Homeschool at Mississippi Aquarium

Mississippi Aquarium welcomes homeschool families and groups to visit, explore, and participate in hands-on educational activities. Our themed programs are designed for students of all ages and are the perfect complement to any science curriculum.

What Should Students Expect?

After check-in, students will meet with one of the Aquarium's educators who will introduce the week's topic. Students will then partake in hands-on, educational activity stations, supervised by an educator. Supplemental materials will be available to guide learning during the activity. There will be an opportunity to meet one of our animal ambassadors and tour the Aquarium at your leisure.

Important Information

Your Homeschool Day Admission Ticket is only good for the day printed on the ticket. (Click on the attachment to view your tickets.)
Parking is available both on the street and in the CTA parking garage.
- CTA charges a fee to park in their garage, Address: 1401 20th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
- Street parking is available; be aware of 1 hour parking signage
No refunds, no rainchecks
Annual Pass Holders do not receive a discount on Homeschool Day Tickets.

Space is limited. We recommend you pre-register and purchase your tickets in advance.

Homeschool Days Program Time

8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Offered on one

Wednesday each month

CHECK-IN TIME
8:40 AM - 9 AM

Program Cost

Advanced Purchase

Student pk-12 | $18.50

Adult | $20

At the window (day of)

Student pk-12 | $26.95

Adult | $31.95

2025 Fall Homeschool Topics

August 20

Seas of STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) – these four pillars of learning foster creativity, innovation, and problem solving. Students will connect with local STEM based educators and learn hands-on activities.

Now with special guests: Individuals from Mississippi Power, Mississippi Coding Academies, Infinity Science Center, and Lynn Meadows will be coming to Mississippi Aquarium to showcase STEM in their respective fields.

November 12

Duck Tails

Duck Tails…woooh whooo…. Waddle on in as we duck dive into the dazzling world of ducks! Students will learn about several physical and behavioral adaptations of ducks!

September 10

Shark Science

How do sharks not only survive but thrive in the harsh ocean?! Join us as we dive into the sciences behind sharks! Going from the inside out, learn how sharks are the apex predator of the Ocean!

October 15

Creepy Crawlies and Monsters of the Deep

There are creatures that crawl and sneak around the deep! We’ll study 5 different types of “monsters” and learn that their appearance may appear frightening, but it is essential to their survival. Which monster are you? Dress in your Halloween costume to show us what you got!

All of Mississippi Aquarium’s Education Programs meet MS College & Career Readiness Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

For inquiries or additional information, please call (228)241-1285 or email at education@msaquarium.org.