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Homeschool Days

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

NEW - ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS

  • ALL Students K-12 require a homeschool day admission ticket.
  • Parents and Chaperones -may use their annual pass for admission to homeschool days. NOTE: picture ID must be presented with the annual pass at the time of entry.
  • 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.

Program Time

8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Offered on one
Thursday 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

2024 Fall Homeschool Topics

September 12

Oceanography

The ocean is a mysterious place! Oceanography allows us to uncover scandalous secrets from the shallows to the deep ocean. Dive into this hidden place and come learn about ocean geography, how water is tested, and what makes this career so exciting!

October 31

Deep Ocean

What is spookier than Halloween? The deep ocean! Join us to answer questions such as 'Why is it so challenging to live in the deep ocean?' and 'What spooky animals can be found here and why do they look so unique?'.

November 14

Fish, Stingrays, & Sharks

Who runs the oceans? FISH! Did you know that sharks and stingrays are also fish? Learn about what makes a fish a fish, the difference between bony fish and cartilaginous fish, and the wacky characteristics that make them all so unique.

All of Mississippi Aquarium’s Education Programs meet MS College & Career Readiness Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
For inquiries or additional information, please contact us
at (228)241-1218 or via email at fieldtrips@msaquarium.org.

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