Home School Program | Georgia Aquarium

Tuesdays in the Field Home School Programming

Tuesdays in the Field is a specialized program created for K-12 home school students. The Education team is excited to offer an experience that allows students the opportunity to engage in standard based instruction at their own pace. Our Tuesdays in the Field homeschool experience is offered the second Tuesday of the month, from September through February, between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm. Registration for the Tuesdays in the Field program includes Georgia Aquarium admission. At the end of the program, feel free to enjoy the Aquarium’s galleries and presentations.

We are excited to inform you that Georgia Aquarium is currently under construction for Expansion 2020! Due to construction, we have a new location for the Education Entrance. Once you have parked in the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, please utilize the blue elevator (also labeled Ballroom Elevator) to reach the sidewalk on Luckie Street. Turn left and continue down Luckie Street on the sidewalk. Look for the blue Education Bus Drop Off flags. A member of the Education team will be available to assist you with entry.

Teaching Guides by Grade Level

PRE-K
GRADE K-2
GRADE 3-5
GRADE 6-8
GRADE 9-12

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Admission Prices and Information

Student PreK-12 (Member): $13 + tax
Student PreK-12 (Non-Member): $15 + tax
Accompanying adult: $30.95 + tax
Children 2 and under: free
All guests are required to purchase a homeschool ticket in advance. Tickets cannot be purchased on the day of your visit.
Upon completion of the online form you will receive your print-at-home tickets that will be required for entrance to Georgia Aquarium.
You must provide a letter of intent (or other state authorized document showing home school status) with your print-at-home ticket or confirmation number upon arrival.
Guests who are unable to provide proper documentation will be asked to enter via the Main Entrance and pay the full price of admission.
Included in your homeschool admission is access to behind the scenes areas, standards-based activities in the Discovery Zone gallery and admission to all Georgia Aquarium galleries and presentations.
Reservations are processed based on availability. After your reservation is finalized (when payment is received) you will receive a confirmation email with an order number and further instructions related to your program.
Chaperones must be 18 years or older and are encouraged to actively participate in activities and monitor student behavior.
All payments are non-refundable. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of your order, such as no-shows or cancellations.

Parking and Directions

The Georgia Aquarium parking deck is located at the corner of Luckie St. and Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.
Aquarium parking is $10 in advance online or $12 on the day of your visit.
When parking in the Georgia Aquarium parking deck, please utilize the blue elevator (also labeled Ballroom Elevator) to reach the sidewalk on Luckie Street. Continue down the Luckie Street sidewalk and look for the blue Education Bus Drop Off flags. A member of the Education team will be available to assist you with entry

Thanks for your interest in booking a home school field trip. Please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Email Address*
School Name*
Visit Date*
Lead Teacher's Name*
Please check the boxes that you have read, understand and will comply with Georgia Aquarium Education Department's policies and Procedures.*
- I have reviewed my invoice to make sure my itinerary is complete and will contact Group Sales Department at (404)581-4121 with any additional changes no later than 48 hours prior to the program.
- I understand the Georgia Aquarium DOES NOT allow outside food or drink and cannot store lunches or provide space for groups to eat lunches inside of the building. We will either purchase lunch at Georgia Aquarium or enjoy lunch outside the building.
- Upon arrival at the Aquarium, we will be counted, led through the Education Entrance (FULL GROUP must be present), and go through the security check point process which can take up to 30 minutes.
- I understand that if my group arrives late (15 minutes after program start time) for my instructor-led program, my program will be cancelled.
- I understand the complimentary adult to student ratio and will make arrangements accordingly for all additional adults.
- I understand that I am responsible for safety, behavior, and welfare of my students and chaperones and will ensure that students are actively supervised at all times and at all locations inside and outside of the building.
- My group will exit through the Georgia Aquarium gift shop when our visit has concluded to meet our bus at a predetermined location.
- I will have FUN and help my students make a connection between what they are learning in the classroom and the wonders of the aquatic world they are seeing in the Aquarium
Bus Parking
Bus parking is limited in the city. The Georgia World Congress Center, located just half a mile from Georgia Aquarium has a large outdoor lot available for buses / motorcoaches. The Marshalling Yard is located off Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. To get there, drive down Luckie street towards Ivan Allen. Turn left onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd and go up over the bridge. The Marshalling Yard will be on your right hand side. NOTE: Georgia Aquarium does not handle bus parking. We recommend parking at the Georgia World of Congress Marshalling Yard but all parking arrangements should be handled a head of time by the school group. To reserve your bus parking, visit the GWCC Bus Parking webpage, select DAILY PARKING, then select your arrival date and enter the code GABUS and complete your purchase. Bus Parking MUST be reserved in advance. Bus Parking is on first come, first served and may not be available due to special events. For any questions about bus parking please contact Group sales at 404.581.4121 .
Digital Signature*
I have read the Georgia Aquarium Education Department Policies and Procedures and agree to comply with them. I have shared the Policies and Procedures with all the teachers and Chaperones that will be accompanying my group on our visit to Georgia Aquarium. I accept responsibility for my group's behavior during our visit to Georgia Aquarium.I understand the Georgia Aquarium reserves the right to ask the group to leave if we violate this contract.
Date Signed*

PRE-K

GRADE K-2

GRADE 3-5

GRADE 6-8

GRADE 9-12

Bus Parking