School Groups
Think of the Tennessee Aquarium not just as a field trip, but as an extension of your classroom with world class exhibits and standards-based educational opportunities. To qualify for School Group prices and programs, the group must be from a public or private school and consist of at least 10 students from grades pre-K - 12.
FIELD TRIP TIPS:
- The Tennessee Aquarium opens at 10:00 a.m. and operates on Eastern Time.
- Tour time usually runs about 2.5 hours: 1 hour for the Ocean Journey building and 1.5 hours for the River Journey building. Click here for example itineraries.
- Free Educational Programs are offered to school groups visiting the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater or River Gorge Explorer. Ask about them when you make your reservation.
- Box lunches are available for purchase ($5 each with advance reservation) during an IMAX film, a free Lunch & Learn program or to enjoy as a picnic on the plaza.
- IMAX films start on the hour and last 45 minutes. Click here for your current IMAX movie schedule and to download a free Educator’s Resource Guide.
- You need to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of your designated Aquarium entry time or IMAX film. Late entry into the IMAX Theater cannot be permitted for large groups.
- We recommend scheduling your visit during the months of September through March. April and May have high numbers of group and individual visitors.
SCHOOL GROUP PRICES
| Students in grades K - 12 participating in the National School Lunch Program receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium and IMAX Theater from September through March. Ask your reservationist for more details at (423) 265-0698 or (800) 262-0695 ext 3600 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. |
| (Aquarium pricing includes both River Journey AND Ocean Journey buildings) |
| | Aquarium
(2.5 hours) | IMAX
(45 min.) | Combo
(Aquarium & 1 IMAX movie) | River Gorge Explorer
(90 min. cruise) |
| Student | $6.50 | $5.00 | $10.50 | $18.00 |
Required Chaperones
(includes teachers) | Free | Free | Free | $20.50 |
Grades PreK-2nd ~ 1 chaperone per 5 students
Grades 3rd-12th ~ 1 chaperone per 10 students
|
| Additional Adults | $22.50
(FREE to Aquarium Members) | $7.75
($6 for Aquarium Members) | $28.50
($6 for Aquarium Members) | $26.50 |
Additional Children
(Ages 3-12 not included w/group) | $13.95
(FREE to Aquarium Members) | $6.50
($6 for Aquarium Members) | $19.95
($6 for Aquarium Members) | $19.00 |
IMAX Snack Packs
(Box of popcorn and drink)
| N/A | $2.50 | $2.50 | N/A |
Box Lunches
(Turkey sandwich, fruit, cookie & drink)
| $5 | $5 | $5 | N/A |
Aquarium Fun Pack $5.00 per pack
|
| Logo T-shirt $9.00 per shirt |
Support from Business Partners, such as Unum, Conservation
Society and Patron Circle members and other generous donors make this
program possible.
Click here to make a donation to support this important program.