Educational Outings
PIER 39 is the place for fun and educational opportunities! Here’s a sample of what PIER 39 has to offer:
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Performance Venue
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| Contact: |
Melanie Watkins
PIER 39 Special Events Coordinator
415.705.5500
melanie@pier39.com |
PIER 39 is a unique venue for your school band, choral and dance groups. Free performances can be scheduled in the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza with advance notice.
Aquarium of The Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. At Aquarium of The Bay, students are encouraged to explore the mysterious world beneath the surface of the Bay, during specialized classes and guided tours of the Aquarium. A staff of expert naturalists is on hand to answer questions and encourage hands-on experiences with sea stars, sea urchins and leopard sharks. Classes are typically 1-hour in length.
For more information on educational programs at Aquarium of The Bay, click here.
San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure
A 60-minute cruise, filled with interesting and historic San Francisco narration. See the Golden Gate Bridge up close as you sail underneath this historic span. You’ll also learn about the islands of San Francisco Bay, including Alcatraz and Angel Island, sail past Sausalito in Marin County and experience the beautiful skyline of San Francisco. Blue & Gold Fleet offers groups the opportunity to charter their vessels for private events such as grad nights and proms.
Angel Island
From the Civil War to the Cold War, Angel Island served as a military installation and an immigration station becoming an important part of the San Francisco Bay Area history. Today, Angel Island is a California State Park, preserving the history of the past for all of us to experience.
Marine Mammal Center
Headquartered in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, California, The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit hospital dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of ill and injured marine mammals, and to the research of their health and diseases. Since 1975, volunteers and staff have treated more than 12,000 California sea lions, elephant seals, porpoises, and other marine mammals, along 600-miles of coastline stretching from Mendocino County to San Luis Obispo County. Staff and volunteers uniquely combine rehabilitation with scientific discovery and education programs to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and conservation. The Center is funded primarily by grants, private donations, and memberships. Program fees support one-third of the Education Department’s budget.
Sea Lions in The City
The Marine Mammal Center has special educational programs where students can observe California sea lions up close in the wild at PIER 39, learning about their behavior. Students will discover their natural history, studying a sea lion skeleton, pelts and skull. Set aside additional time to visit the PIER 39 Marine Mammal Interpretive Center and Store.
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One-hour (45-minutes for Pre-K/K) |
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Up to 35, including chaperones |
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School and non-profit rates available |
To schedule a program, call us at 415.289.7330 at least one month in advance.
To receive additional information about marine mammals send your questions to:
Education Department
The Marine Mammal Center
Marin Headlands
1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965-2697
Email: edu@tmmc.org
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| Contact: |
Jacqueline Sims
415.392.8313 |
The educational tour package includes a brief description of the technology behind Turbo Ride and two rides of choice. Approximate time: 40 minutes
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