Student Field Trip Costs and Reservations
School Year field trips are available at either a regular or reduced rate, depending on the location of the participating school.
Reduced Field Trip Rate Eligibility
Field trips are available at a reduced rate for schools in SouthCoast Massachusetts* (Fall River through Wareham). *with a free and reduced lunch rating of 25% or greater.
Deposit, Cancellation Fees and Bag Lunch Fees still apply.
Field Trip Costs
A field trip to the Ocean Explorium includes hands-on learning, a Science on a Sphere presentation, and a tour of our exhibits. Please note, there is a $120 minimum for any field trip. Chaperones, at a rate not to exceed one adult per six students, are free.
Regular Rate
$12 per student
Reduced Rate
$6 per student
Deposit
A minimum of a $60 deposit is required to hold all field trips. The deposit will be applied to the total cost of your field trip. If the field trip is cancelled with less than 7 days notice, the deposit is non-refundable.
Bag Lunch Fee
$30—For classes that would like to bring their own lunch to the Explorium, a fee will be charged for cleaning, set up, and break down of tables.
Reservations
If you would like to book a student field trip or would like more information, please contact the Education Department at (508) 994-5400 or education@oceanexplorium.org.
Field trips are partially funded by: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
