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HOMESCHOOL DAYS: September 14-18, 2026
Visit Newport Aquarium for Homeschool Days and join in the fun with other Homeschool groups from across the tri-state. Enhance your science program and expand your child’s knowledge of marine life and conservation while creating lasting memories together. Plus, all homeschool students receive FREE Field Experience Curriculum worksheets!
Use the exclusive GET TICKETS button below to purchase your Homeschool Days ticket and SAVE $8 on today’s general admission ticket price. Lock-in your tickets early and take advantage of Plan-Ahead Pricing to save even more! This exclusive Homeschool Days offer is only available to homeschooling families, homeschool co-op members and their friends or family. Everyone attending including parents, teachers, chaperones, students and other family or friends must have an admission ticket.
Capacities are limited. All Homeschool Days tickets must be purchased online in advance of your visit and will not be available at the front gate. Walk-up guests will be charged the day-of general admission rate. Members do not need to purchase tickets but Silver members should make advance reservations.
Proof of your letter of intention confirmation receipt must be shown with your Homeschool tickets at entry.
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Meet a Penguin
$19.99 per student
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet an endangered African Penguin up close! During this 30-minute experience, you will learn all about these amazing animal ambassadors while interacting with other homeschool families. Talk with one of our Animal Experience Specialists who care for these adorable birds and learn what makes African Penguins so unique. Pictures are welcome, so you will always remember this special educational encounter!
Available Monday, September 14th at 2 PM.
NEW - Homeschool Learning Labs
$20 per student
Our brand-new homeschool learning labs are 2-hour interactive educational experiences that take learning to the next level. There are three different labs tailored to students in all grades K-12, each with a curriculum that meets KY and OH state standards.
K-2: What is Water?
3-5: Animal Survival Exploration
6-12: Water Chemistry Exploration
Available Monday, September 14th at 10 AM.
BONUS – Free Curriculum Worksheets
Get FREE Field Experience Curriculum educational worksheets with the purchase of Homeschool Days admission. Worksheets are inspired by state standards and provide a self-guided educational adventure through the aquarium customized for grades K-12. Pick-up your FREE worksheets upon entry in the Aquarium lobby.
All Exhibits, Plus Jellies Are Included!
Newport Aquarium’s newest exhibit Jellies: Go With The Flow is a dazzling dive into the shimmering world of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Watch in awe as they float, pulse, and glow, offering a spellbinding dance of nature’s artistry. Whether you’re discovering their incredible life cycle or simply soaking in their ethereal beauty, this exhibit invites you to go beyond the glass like never before! This isn’t just an exhibit—it’s your front-row ticket to an aquatic spectacle that will leave you enchanted and eager to learn more about the magic of marine life.