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.

Spring Dollar Days
Friday, May 21, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Fall Dollar Days
Friday, September 24, 10 A.M.- 2 P.M.

To Register
To register, call (757) 591-7743 or send the completed registration form and payment to the address or fax number listed on the form by May 19. Registration is required. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

To download a homeschool group registration form, please click here.

Registration for the Fall Dollar Day opens in June.

Spring Calendar*

Date

Day

Time

Program

Registration Deadline**
Feb 17  W 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Little Learners' Series: Anansi & Other African Folktales Feb 12
Mar 17  W 1 - 4 P.M. Civil War Series: The Battle of Hampton Roads Mar 12
Mar
31		  W 1 - 4 P.M. Civil War Series: Military Life Mar 26
Apr
14		  W 1 - 4 P.M. Civil War Series: The Home Front Apr 9
Apr
21		  W 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Little Learners Series: Riding in a Log Canoe Apr 16
Apr
28		  W 1 - 4 P.M. Civil War Series: Slave Life Apr 23
May
21		   F 10 A.M- 2 P.M. SPRING DOLLAR DAY May 19

*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 Co-Op/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.