Teacher Membership and Admission

South Carolina certified K–12 teachers enjoy 15% off any level of regular membership. To become a member and activate this offer, please email [email protected] with proof of eligibility.

In addition, teachers receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium. For a complimentary admission ticket, please bring proof of eligibility to the gate. There is no need for teachers to reserve an entry time, but any guests in their party must buy tickets prior to their visit.

Offer applies to all South Carolina K-12 teachers with proof of South Carolina teaching certificate and photo I.D.; offer may not be transferred or applied to gift memberships. Teacher must be a named adult on the purchased membership.  

Professional Development Opportunity

Educators of grades 6–12 are invited to join us at the Boeing Learning Lab at the Charleston Maritime Center on April 18, 2026 for Oases of Life: Seamounts and Deep-Sea Corals — a full-day professional development workshop with a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator. Together we’ll explore the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them. 

Registration is required and space is limited. Registered educators will receive a collection of classroom-ready resources to continue exploring habitat complexity, seamounts and deep-sea corals in their classrooms. Additionally, educators will receive a NOAA Ocean Exploration Certificate of Participation and a $100 stipend. 

This NOAA Ocean Exploration professional development for educators is offered in partnership with the South Carolina Aquarium and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. 

This event is sold out. Please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist!