Please note: SOLD OUT Sunday, 5/15 for private event from 9 am to 2:15 pm — admission resumes at 2:30pm. Advanced reservations required.
School Programs
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2021-22 School Programs
We are dedicated to providing NGSS-aligned, hands-on programming that connects your students to the ocean, Earth, and atmosphere while developing critical thinking skills. Whether you book a field trip to the aquarium for a Discovery Lab or a Self-Guided Visit, or an Aquarium Express Outreach at your school site, or a Beach Teach at La Jolla Shores, we meet you and your students where you are!
Please note, Aquarium Express, Discovery Lab, and Beach Teach classes are booked for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Be sure to check back in August for opportunities in the 2022-2023 school year!
Stay In Touch
Join our teacher eList for the latest updates on our programs and other opportunities for schools. If you have additional inquiries in the meantime, please email our Education Team.
Sign up for our Teacher eList and receive four free tickets to Birch Aquarium!
Please note, all Birch Aquarium staff must be in compliance with UC San Diego’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, in addition to conducting a daily self-screening for symptoms.

Book an Aquarium Express Outreach
Bring the aquarium to you
Book a Discovery Lab at the Aquarium
Hands-on programs at the aquarium

Book a Self-Guided Visit at the Aquarium
Explore the aquarium at your own pace

Book a Beach Teach
Meet us at La Jolla Shores

Financial Aid for Youth and School Groups
Application and Information

Pre and Post Discovery Lab Materials
Classroom resources for you

FAQs
Need to change or cancel your reservation? Have a question?

Online Learning
Virtual opportunities to connect your students to our ocean