Homeschool Programs

The Mariners' Museum provides your homeschoolers with the opportunity to experience maritime history and science and to help them recognize the sea's impact on their world and individual lives.

Through these programs, tailored specifically for homeschool families, your students will:

  • Learn by means not available in their homes or in a traditional classroom setting.
  • Move beyond SOL requirements and explore material within a real-world context.
  • Enjoy individualized learning.

The Mariners' Museum will also provide additional resources to equip families with the materials to continue learning at home.

Explore program options for:

For additional information, please see the following:

For information on our Summer Camp offerings, click here.

Mark Your Calendars for Dollar Days at the Mariners' Museum!
Dollar Days offer your family the opportunity to visit The Mariners' Museum at a reduced rate while learning how the Museum can complement your homeschool education. For only $1 per student and $5 per adult, you'll enjoy family tours, crafts, and a chance to register for programs at a discounted rate.

Fall Dollar Days
Friday, October 23, 10 A.M.- 2 P.M.
Saturday, October 24, 10 A.M.- 2 P.M.

To Register
To register, send the completed registration form and payment to the address or fax number listed on the form. To register by phone, please call (757)591-7743. If spacing permits, walk-ins will be admitted.

Calendar*

Date

Day

Time

Program

Registration Deadline**
Sep 16   W 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Little Learners' Series: Pirates Sep 11
Sep 17   TH 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. Age of Exploration Series: The European Race for Spice, Land, and Glory Sep 11
Oct 1   TH 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. Age of Exploration Series: The Other Explorers Sep 25
Oct 15   TH 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. Age of Exploration Series: Encounters of a Strange Kind Oct 9
Oct 23-24  F-SA 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. Fall Dollar Days N/A
Oct 29   TH 1 P.M.- 4 P.M. Age of Exploration Series: Survival! Life at Sea Oct 23
Nov 10   T 10:30 A.M- 12 P.M. Little Learners' Series: Sailing into Thanksgiving Nov 6
Nov 18   W 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Little Learners' Series: Sailing into Thanksgiving Nov 13

*Pre-registration is required for ALL homeschool programs. The Mariners’ Museum reserves the right to cancel or add scheduled program dates.

**Registration form and payment must be received by this date.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Armalita Holley at (757) 591-743 or at HomeSchoolPrograms@MarinersMuseum.org.

To schedule a Support Group Fieldtrip, please contact Wisteria Perry at (757) 591-7744 or at SchoolPrograms@MarinersMuseum.org.

Tell us what you think!
If you've attended a homeschool program, please take a few moments to fill out our evaluation form.