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
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.

Homeschool Learning Labs

MORE LEARNING – MORE FUN!

Dive Deeper into learning with this in-classroom program that focuses on the specific topic of the month! Each day offered is designed for different grade levels and will include a lesson, activity, STEM project, biofact presentation, animal ambassador and a self-guided craft.

Learning Labs last approximately 2 hours.

Must be booked in advance! Maximum of 35 participants each day.

Program Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CHECK-IN TIME: 8:40 AM - 9 AM

LOCATION: River/Delta in CTA Building

Program Cost: Advanced Purchase ONLY - Online

Student pk-12 | $18.50

Adult | $20

Homeschool Days Program Time

8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Offered on one

Wednesday 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

Learning Labs Program Time

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Offered once each month

CHECK-IN TIME
8:40 AM - 9 AM

Program Cost

Advanced Purchase ONLY

Student pk-12 | $18.50

Adult | $20

2025 Spring Homeschool Topics

February 19

Paws & Claws (Otter & Beaver Day)

What’s a mammal that likes to spend part of their time on land, but also in the water? Beavers and Otters are unique semi-aquatic animals that are found in Mississippi! Students will learn about Beavers’ homes, Otter and Beaver anatomy, conservation, and how we care for our residents Beavers and Otters. Come learn more about these semi-aquatic animals!

February 11

Learning Lab - Middle School

Topic: All about Beavers

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

February 14

Learning Lab - High School

Topic: Marine Mammal

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

March 19

Fin-tastic Dolphins

Do Dolphins have fins, flippers, or both? You and your students will learn about the physical features of dolphins that help them survive in their aquatic world! Dive deeper into the fin-tastic world of dolphins as students explore hunting strategies, dolphin anatomy, and speak with our team of marine mammal trainers.

March 10

Learning Lab - Middle School

Topic: Mammals

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

March 14

Learning Lab - High School

Topic: Whale or Dolphin? The Evolution of the Whale

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

April 16

Reptiles Rock

What’s cold blooded, has scales, and uses camouflage? Reptiles make up 2% of the animal population. Despite such a small population, reptiles have some amazing survival adaptations. Students will learn the characteristics of reptiles, adaptations, and conservation!

April 22

Learning Lab - Middle School

Topic: Reptile or Amphibian?

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

April 25

Learning Lab - High School

Topic: Lifecycles - focus on metamorphosis

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

May 14

Careers at the Aquarium

What does it take to run an aquarium? What kind of staff do you need to help make sure all the animals are healthy? Through hands-on activities and science equipment, students will learn what it takes to operate an aquarium!

May 20

Learning Lab - Middle School

Topic: Education Track & Zoo/ Aquarium Jobs

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

May 23

Learning Lab - High School

Topic: Education Track & Zoo/ Aquarium Jobs

This program offers a deeper dive into our homeschool program's topic of the month. Students will experience hand-on activities that will bring science to life! Students will be in an engaging and interactive classroom environment where we will use labs, dissections, and STEM to build a connection to conservation education. Our Learning Labs will offer a perfect mix of fun, learning, and discovery. See you there!

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.