GROUP TRIPS
Are you looking to bring your Company, Organization, Summer Camp, Senior Center, or other group to the aquarium?
Please fill out our inquiry form below to book your trip! Must have at least 15 persons to qualify for discount.
Weekday Pricing
Monday – Thursday
ADULT
13+
$15
CHILDREN
3 - 12
$12
CHILDREN
2 & YOUNGER
FREE
Weekend & Holiday Pricing
Friday – Sunday
ADULT
13+
$18
CHILDREN
3 - 12
$13
CHILDREN
2 & YOUNGER
FREE
View Required Chaperone/Child Ratio
Ages | Ratio |
0 – 4 (Pre -K) | 1 adult per 3 children |
5 – 12 (Grades K-5) | 1 adult per 5 children |
13 – 17 (Grades 6-12) | 1 adult per 10 children |
Special Needs | 1 adult per 5 individuals |
We take the safety of our guests and animals seriously, to ensure the best experience for your students we require all groups to meet the minimum chaperone-student ratio. Additionally, groups over 125 students must be split into multiple groups. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Group Trip Inquiry Form
We are thrilled that you have chosen Via Aquarium for your field trip! With over 2,000 creatures from around the world, our self-guided exploration is your students’ ticket to explore the world’s aquatic biodiversity.
We require a minimum of 2 weeks notice prior to your visit to properly plan your trip. If you don’t receive a response within 5-7 business days, please give us a call to ensure we’ve received your form. For private events, please call (518) 280-5100. For all schools and education centers, please head to our field trip webpage.
find
via aquarium
We are located within the Via Port Rotterdam mall (formally Rotterdam Square Mall), with plenty of available parking for buses and cars. The side entrance to the aquarium from the parking lot is available for loading and unloading of buses.
To find our entrance look for our undersea mural on the outside of the mall. Toward the right side there is a VIA Aquarium sign with entry that goes into a long painted hallway. Head down this hall and take a left at the end, you’ll see our admissions desk where you will be checked in.
To expedite the check-in process, please know the headcount of all of your students, teachers, and chaperones. Any payments due need to be made in one lump sum. Once admitted into the aquarium, your group will begin self-touring. If your group booked an add-on, an educator will help guide you to the education theater where our programs are hosted. Please hold on to the tickets and/or receipts provided to you.