About
Oregon Coast Aquarium Education Programs includes Marine Storytime!, a read-along with an Aquarium Educator that lasts 30 minutes and has a flat rate of $45 for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones. It also includes Get A Grip!, Plankton Investigation, Sharks: Built to Thrive, Brine and Dine!, It’s Your Coast, Birds of a Feather, and Behind the Scenes Tour, with activities that range from hands-on sessions to a behind-the-scenes tour and 45-60 minute programs for specific grade levels.
Programs
- Marine Storytime! — Pre-K - 1st Grade · $45 · Read-along with an Aquarium Educator; 30 minutes; flat rate for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- Get A Grip! — 1st Grade (can be adapted for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade) · $90 · 45-50 minutes; flat fee for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- Plankton Investigation — 4th Grade (can be adapted for 3rd or 5th Grades) · $90 · 45-50 minutes; flat fee for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- Sharks: Built to Thrive — 4th Grade (can be adapted for 3rd or 5th Grades) · $90 · 60 minutes; flat fee for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- Brine and Dine! — 6th - 8th Grades · $90 · 60 minutes; flat fee for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- It's Your Coast — 6th - 7th Grades · $90 · 60 minutes; flat fee for up to 15 students and 3 chaperones. Because this program takes place in the exhibit areas of the Aquarium, availability may vary.
- Birds of a Feather — 6th - 8th Grades · $90 · 60 minutes; flat fee for up to 30 students and 6 chaperones.
- Behind the Scenes Tour — 9th - 12th Grades · $90 · 45-55 minutes; 5 to 15 students; flat rate for 5 to 15 participants (including chaperones).
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Price range: $45–$90
- Facility hours: Today’s hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm
About the provider
The Aquarium has been open since 1992. It says its vision is to serve as a trusted resource for ocean education and conservation in the Pacific Northwest, and it supports marine wildlife and environmental stewardship through education programs, community partnerships, and rehabilitation efforts. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S.
Grade-appropriate programs aligned to state and national standards and to the national Ocean Literacy principles. If a program takes place in exhibit areas, availability may vary. The Aquarium offers special rates for school groups. Ask about piloting a new program.
Last updated October 1, 2026.
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