Professional Development

Teachers, The Maritime Aquarium’s Education Department provides a variety of workshops to help you achieve your goals! In all programs for teachers, we demonstrate ways that Long Island Sound, the Aquarium and marine life can be used to teach standards-based science. We model activities that can be done in the classroom, as well as during field trips to the Aquarium and at other relevant sites, such as local beaches and salt marshes. 

We welcome the opportunity to work with you to plan the right program for you and your colleagues. To discuss options, contact us at (203) 852-0700 extension 2244 or education@maritimeaquarium.org.

Free Previews Before You Bring Your Class ...

Available for Teachers & Administrators in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey

For both the free movies and cruises, advance reservations are required. These offers are for qualified licensed educators currently teaching in Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey with proper school I.D. only. Accompanying friends and family members of educators must purchase tickets. 

Book your movie seat and/or cruise ticket by calling our Reservations Office: (203) 852-0700, extension 2206, Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Screen an IMAX Movie

With advance reservations, teachers can preview our standard IMAX movies at any public screening for free. Click Here to View our IMAX Movie Schedule to see what's playing on the day you want to visit. 

Come Out on a Study Cruise! 

If you have not experienced a Marine Life Encounter Cruise, we want you aboard! From May through Labor Day, you can join us on any regularly scheduled public Marine Life Encounter Cruise aboard our unique hybrid-electric research vessel at no charge.