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Homeschool Discounts in Florida

Big-ticket Florida museums, aquariums, science centers, and historic attractions with homeschool pricing on their own sites — from Pensacola and Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and the Keys.

✓ Programs verified June 2026 · 18 confirmed programs · 1 call-to-confirm

Florida's biggest aquariums, military museums, and historic attractions across Pensacola, St. Augustine, Tampa, and the Florida Keys publish dedicated homeschool pricing on their own sites. The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation runs $5-per-child Homeschool Academy sessions at the free National Naval Aviation Museum; the St. Augustine Alligator Farm runs an annual Homeschool Day at $20–$22 per person; the Florida Aquarium, MOSI, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Mote Marine all publish monthly homeschool class schedules with pricing. We surfaced these by checking each venue's own website. Prices below are what the venue publishes on its homeschool page. Always confirm dates before you drive — homeschool programs are seasonal and registration often opens a month ahead.

Several of these are drop-off class formats (parents wait outside or tour the venue separately) rather than family drop-in events — we've flagged the format in each card so you can pick the experience that fits your family. If you find a Florida homeschool program we missed, email us at info@discovercheapus.com — we'll verify and add it.

Confirmed homeschool pricing

Published price on the venue's own homeschool page — most under $20 per child.

When
Homeschool Academy sessions
Themed individual sessions throughout the school year
$5
per kid · adult Free

National Naval Aviation Museum (Foundation Homeschool Academy)

Pensacola · 5–18 (kids are divided into age groups during the event) · Required — limited to 60 participants per session; registration opens online weeks ahead

The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation runs themed Homeschool Academy sessions in the Blue Angels Atrium of the (free-admission) National Naval Aviation Museum. Past 90-minute sessions have covered Fully Charged (basic electricity), The Magic of Flight (lift, thrust, drag, weight), The Scale of History (aircraft and carrier models), and You Need Space. After class, families can tour the museum or the Flight Adventure Deck.

Regular admission: Free (museum admission) — Free museum + $5 themed class per kid
Homeschool page at navalaviationfoundation.org →
When
Annual Homeschool Day
October 21, 2026 · February 17, 2027 · 10am–12pm
$20
per kid · adult $20

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

St. Augustine · Reservations required at least 2 weeks in advance

On Homeschool Day the Alligator Farm clears the decks for homeschool families with shows, special presentations, and interpretation stations with biofacts and animal ambassadors set up across the park 10am to noon. Pick up the homeschool day map and extra activities at the info table on arrival; the ticket covers the rest of the day in the park.

Regular admission: ~$33 adult / $20 youth (3–11) — About 33% off adult admission, all-day entry, with homeschool-only interpretation stations 10am–12pm
Homeschool page at alligatorfarm.com →
Recurring
Monthly Homeschool Days
9am–12pm at Mote's IC2R3 coral lab; ages 8–11 and 12–15 dates separate
$30
per kid · adult Free chaperone (required)

Mote Marine Laboratory — Florida Keys Homeschool Programs

Summerland Key (~25 mi from Key West) · Two bands: 8–11 (one date/month) and 12–15 (another date/month) · Pre-registration required

Mote's Florida Keys research facility on Summerland Key (Mile Marker 25, about 25 miles east of Key West) opens monthly for Homeschool Days led by professional marine science educators. Teams develop marine science research projects, get inside-look on Mote's coral restoration work, and build STEM problem-solving skills. Separate dates for ages 8–11 and 12–15 each month, January through May. A $20 monthly Meetups option adds beach clean-ups and kayaking trips.

Regular admission: n/a (lab not open to general public daily)
Homeschool page at mote.org →
Recurring
Monthly Homeschool Classes
1:00 PM start — ages 6–8 (1 hr) and 9–14 (1.5 hr) on separate dates
$22
per kid · adult Separate

The Florida Aquarium

Tampa · 6–14 across two age bands (6–8 and 9–14) · Pre-registration required

The Florida Aquarium runs themed monthly Homeschool Classes that turn the aquarium into a classroom — hands-on experiments, aquarium tours, group activities. Two age tracks (6–8 and 9–14) on separate dates each month, plus hands-on labs covering squid dissection, sea turtle conservation, and alligator safety where parents can join. Field experiences ($30) include off-site marine ecology programs.

Regular admission: ~$38 adult / ~$32 child gate admission
Note: Class-style drop-off format, not a drop-in homeschool day. Each session is a standalone registration (separate from the 6-session Teen Program, which is a class series and not covered here).
Homeschool page at flaquarium.org →
Recurring
Monthly SEED Homeschool Classes
Tuesdays (ages 5–10) and Thursdays (ages 11–13) · 1pm–3pm
$25
per kid · adult Separate

MOSI — Museum of Science & Innovation

Tampa · 3–13 across PreK, SEED Science (5–10), and SEED Technology (8–13) · Pre-registration and payment required at least 1 week in advance

MOSI's monthly Homeschool SEED program (Science Experience and Enrichment Days) runs hands-on STEAM classes at the Tampa museum near University of South Florida. Classes are two-hour drop-off sessions divided by age — ages 5–7 and 8–10 for the science SEED track; ages 8–10 and 11–13 for the technology SEED track. PreK Curious Kids (ages 3–5) classes on Wednesdays allow parents to join.

Regular admission: ~$29 adult / ~$22 child gate admission
Note: Drop-off class format (parents asked to make other arrangements during class time, except in PreK Curious Kids). Each monthly class is a standalone registration.
Homeschool page at mosi.org →
When
Homeschool Hangouts
February 12, 2026 · May 7, 2026
$20
per kid · adult Separate

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater (~25 mi from Tampa) · Any age range · Pre-registration required; minimum participants required or session reschedules with refund

Clearwater Marine Aquarium pairs its classroom-based marine biology program with an eco-boat tour or snorkel adventure on two Homeschool Hangout dates per year. Pick the classroom-only option for the budget pick ($20 + admission included), or upgrade to the boat tour or full bundle. The aquarium is home to Winter the dolphin's legacy and the Dolphin Tale film franchise; admission is included with all program packages.

Regular admission: ~$34 adult / ~$25 child gate admission
Homeschool page at cmaquarium.org →
Recurring
First Monday each month, September – May
10 am – 2 pm
$21
per kid · adult $25

Orlando Science Center — Homeschool Adventure Days

Orlando · K-8 (two age bands K-5 and 6-8) · Register per session at my.osc.org; popular months sell out

Orlando Science Center's flagship homeschool program runs on the first Monday of each month September through May, with a different STEM theme each session — classroom instruction, hands-on labs, staff-led exhibit demos, and free play across the four-story museum. Students 12 and under must be with an adult; adults can be responsible for up to four children. Single families register per session.

Regular admission: $30 adult / $25 youth 3-11 (general Science Center) — Homeschool pair pricing roughly 25–35% off equivalent two general-admission tickets
Homeschool page at osc.org →
Year-round
Pre-registered homeschool field trips year-round
Self-guided or with optional tour guide
$3
per kid · adult $3

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens — Homeschool Field Trips

Jacksonville · All ages — trails range from easy to difficult · Required — call or email at least one week ahead

Jacksonville's 120-acre arboretum offers a year-round homeschool field-trip program at standard $3/person admission (same as drop-in visitors). Seven trails through 13 distinct Florida ecosystems — pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, cypress swamp, ravines, and gardens — provide hands-on natural-history learning. Optional staff tour guides available for an extra $2/person.

Regular admission: $3 per person (same as homeschool rate)
Homeschool page at jacksonvillearboretum.org →
Recurring
Homeschool Days every other month
Third Wednesdays, 10 am – 3 pm
$2
per kid · adult $5

Mission San Luis — Homeschool Days

Tallahassee · All ages — themed activities geared to multiple grade levels · None required — drop in

Tallahassee's National Historic Landmark — a reconstructed 1656 Apalachee-Spanish village — runs themed Homeschool Days every other month on the third Wednesday. Lesson plans, worksheets, and crafts are geared to multiple grade levels with living-history staff assisting. Regular admission applies, no pre-registration. The $30/year Teacher Plus membership pays for itself on the second visit for a family of 2 adults + kids.

Regular admission: $5 adult / $2 youth 6-17 / Free under 6
Homeschool page at missionsanluis.org →
Recurring
Homeschool Third Thursday
FREE monthly hands-on program for homeschool families
Free
per kid · adult free

The Ringling Museum — Homeschool Third Thursday

Sarasota · All ages — family-oriented program · Pre-register on ringling.org for Third Thursday

Florida State University's Ringling Museum runs a free Homeschool Third Thursday monthly hands-on program designed for homeschool families and small groups. Each session explores artworks with cross-subject discussion questions and adult-friendly background materials, plus take-home lesson plans to extend learning. Free for everyone — not just members. Also free Mondays for the Museum of Art, plus year-round free admission for SNAP/WIC/EBT cardholders.

Regular admission: $30 adult full ticket / Free Mondays for Museum of Art portion / Free SNAP/WIC/EBT
Homeschool page at ringling.org →
Recurring
Monthly themed Mote Homeschool Days
Two daily sessions (10 am–noon or 1–3 pm), ages 6–14
$28
per kid · adult free

Mote Marine Lab — Mote Homeschool Days

Sarasota · 6–14 (Mote Homeschool Advanced for 9–16) · Register per class at mote.org/education

Mote Marine Lab's monthly homeschool days at the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (UTC area) and original City Island campus offer themed marine-science classes for ages 6–14 — hands-on labs, STEAM challenges, behind-the-scenes tours, and animal encounters led by Red Cross-certified marine educators. $28 pair price covers one student plus one required chaperone. Includes water-portion classes at City Island in spring.

Regular admission: $29 adult / $21 child 3-12 (general aquarium, separate) — Pair pricing of $28 vs $50 for two separate aquarium tickets — strong value
Homeschool page at mote.org →
Recurring
Homeschool Science Days second Thursday each month
Two age tiers: Junior Explorers (younger) + Discovery Rangers (older)
$25
per kid · adult Reduced $12

The Bishop Museum — Homeschool Science Days

Bradenton · Two tiers — Junior Explorers (younger) + Discovery Rangers (older) · Pre-register 24 hrs ahead at bishopscience.org/homeschool

Bradenton's science and natural history museum (also home of the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat) runs Homeschool Science Days on the second Thursday of each month with two parallel age tiers — Junior Explorers and Discovery Rangers — covering different science topics each month. Bishop offers a reduced homeschool admission rate ($12 adult / $6 child) outside the program too — strong value for the museum alone.

Regular admission: $25 adult / $16 child 5-17 / Free under 5 (regular gate); $12 adult / $6 child homeschool rate — About 50% off general admission for homeschool families
Homeschool page at bishopscience.org →
Recurring
Single-day themed classes
Several dates each school year
$15
per kid

Museum of Discovery & Science — Homeschool Series

Fort Lauderdale · 7-12 · Register per class online; supplies included

Downtown Fort Lauderdale's marquee science center runs a Homeschool Series of hands-on, single-session labs for ages 7-12. Recent topics include engineering build-offs, starfish dissection, animal adaptations with live animal ambassadors, and an intro to animation. Each roughly 90-minute class stands alone, so there's no multi-week commitment.

Regular admission: $28 adult museum admission (incl. IMAX) — single-session lab, $15-25/student
Note: $15 per student for members, $25 for non-members; the fee covers all supplies. Each class is registered individually, so families can attend only the topics they want.
Homeschool page at museumofdiscovery.org →
Recurring
Monthly — SparkSeekers
New theme each month, school year
$15
per kid

Cade Museum — SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures

Gainesville · 7-11 · Register online per session; drop-off format

The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, in Gainesville's Depot Park, runs SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures — a monthly drop-off program for ages 7-11 that immerses students in the intersection of science and invention through hands-on observation and experimentation. Each month brings a fresh theme, and sessions are booked one at a time.

Regular admission: $15 adult museum admission — themed STEM class, $15/student
Note: $15 per student, drop-off program. A new theme each month means families can sign up only for the sessions that fit their curriculum.
Homeschool page at cademuseum.org →
Recurring
Mondays, 10 am – 12 pm
Pick individual topics; school year
$15
per kid

IMAG History & Science Center — Homeschool Classes

Fort Myers · 5-14 (groups 5-8 and 9-14) · Register online by the Thursday before; min 5 / max 15

Fort Myers' IMAG History & Science Center offers Monday-morning homeschool classes (10 a.m.–noon) spanning biology, geology, chemistry, physics, robotics, and forensics. Registration includes one child and one accompanying adult plus same-day museum admission, and each class is a stand-alone session you can pick à la carte.

Regular admission: $16 adult admission — 2-hour STEM class incl. museum admission
Note: $15 per child for members, $24 for non-members; each registration covers one child plus one adult and includes museum admission. Parents stay in the classroom. Come weekly, monthly, or just for favorite topics — it isn't a required series.
Homeschool page at theimag.org →
Recurring
Monthly, 10 am – 12 pm
Sept–April; grades 1-3 & 4-6
$15
per kid

Edison & Ford Winter Estates — Homeschool Science & Engineering Series

Fort Myers · Grades 1-6 · Register per class online; outdoor classroom

At Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's riverfront 'living laboratory,' the Homeschool Science & Engineering Series runs monthly outdoor-classroom classes (September–April) aligned to Florida and Next Generation Science Standards. Single topics — physics, chemistry, earth science, archaeology, flight, electricity, coding — are bookable individually, with consecutive days for grades 1-3 and 4-6.

Regular admission: $28 adult self-guided estate tour — monthly STEM class, $15/class
Note: $15 per class for members, $25 for non-members (or $100/$180 for the full 8-class series). Homeschool groups of 20+ can instead book a single-day field trip at $10/student. Classes meet in an outdoor classroom on the estate grounds.
Homeschool page at edisonfordwinterestates.org →
Recurring
1st & 2nd Thursdays
A different 'ology' each month
$15
per kid

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium — Homeschool-ology

Fort Myers · 5-16 (groups 5-8, 9-12, 13-16) · Pre-register online per session; drop-off

The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium runs Homeschool-ology, a monthly drop-off program on the first and second Thursdays of each month. Every session explores a different 'ology' — zoology, entomology, ornithology and more — through classroom instruction, crafts, outdoor exploration, and live animal encounters, with separate age groups for 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16.

Regular admission: Nature-center admission charged separately — themed science class, $15-20/child
Note: $15 per child for members, $20 for non-members; drop-off program that does not include general admission. Classes run rain or shine — bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
Homeschool page at calusanature.org →
When
Wed, July 8, 2026
10 am – 12 pm · sensory-friendly day
$15
per kid · adult $16

Flamingo Gardens — Homeschool Sensory & Inclusive Day

Davie (~10 mi from Fort Lauderdale) · 3-17 · Book online ahead via Flamingo Gardens

Flamingo Gardens, a 60-acre wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden in nearby Davie, runs a Homeschool Sensory & Inclusive Day built for homeschooling families and children of all abilities. Kids explore the textures, scents, sounds, and sights of the gardens, free-flight aviary, and Everglades wildlife through hands-on sensory stations, with a sensory-friendly tram ride included.

Regular admission: $24 adult / $17 ages 3-11 general admission — homeschool day $15/child, $16/adult — sensory tram included
Note: A welcoming, sensory-friendly homeschool day for children of all abilities, including a wheelchair-accessible sensory tram ride through the gardens and wetlands. Wheelchair rentals available in the gift shop.
Homeschool page at flamingogardens.org →

Worth calling about

These venues run homeschool programs but don't publish pricing online. Call before you go.

Recurring
First Thursday of each month
Themed 2-hour K-5 class — Reptiles, Keystone Species, Recycling, Farming, etc.
Call
no public price

Tallahassee Museum — Home School Program K-5

Tallahassee · K-5 · Pre-register online by per-program deadline

The 52-acre Tallahassee Museum (Florida wildlife, historic farm, 19th-century buildings on Lake Bradford) runs a monthly K-5 Home School Program on the first Thursday — different themed 2-hour class each month covering reptiles, keystone species, recycling and wildlife impact, farming history, and more. Drop-off format; parents can leave for the duration or stay if they pay admission.

Regular admission: $17.50 adult / $12.50 youth 4-15 / Free under 4
How to reach them: Per-session program pricing not posted publicly. Programs are drop-off (parents leave once kids are signed in); if parents wish to stay they pay regular museum admission ($17.50). Members pay no museum admission. Pre-registration required online — deadlines vary by program.
Homeschool page at tallahasseemuseum.org →
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Pensacola

6 free or cheap
  • National Naval Aviation MuseumFree (IMAX theater extra)
  • Seville Square Historic DistrictFree
  • Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum$10 adults / $7 ages 12 & under / $7 seniors (65+) / $7 military
  • Fort Pickens (Gulf Islands National Seashore)$25/vehicle / $20/motorcycle / $15/person on foot or bike (good 7 days for all Gulf Islands sites)
  • Historic Pensacola Village$12 adults / $11 senior/military/AAA / $7 children (3–14) / Free under 3 & SNAP/EBT
  • Pensacola Museum of Art$12 adults / $11 senior/military/AAA / $7 children (3–14) / Free under 3 & SNAP/EBT
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St. Augustine

9 free or cheap
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument$15 adults (16+) / free under 16
  • St. George Street Pedestrian ZoneFree
  • Flagler College CampusFree (exterior & grounds) / $22 guided interior tour
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. AugustineFree
  • Mission Nombre de Dios & Shrine of Our Lady of La LecheFree admission ($10 parking after first hour)
  • Plaza de la ConstituciónFree
  • Aviles StreetFree
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime MuseumAdults $17.95, kids $12.95 (under 44" can't climb)
  • Fort Mose Historic State ParkFree grounds; $2 adults for visitor center (under 6 free)
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Key West

4 free or cheap
  • Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park$6 per vehicle (up to 8 people) / $4.50 single occupant / $2 pedestrians
  • Historic Key West City CemeteryFree
  • Hemingway Home & Museum$19 adults / $7 children 6-12 / Free under 5
  • Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum$17 adults / $9 youth 7-18 / Free under 7 ($1.50-2 off booking online)
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Tampa

5 free or cheap
  • Ybor City Historic DistrictFree
  • Tampa TheatreFilm tickets typically $10 adults / $8 children 3–12
  • Henry B. Plant Museum$12 adults / $7 youth 4–12 / Free under 4 / $10 seniors 65+
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA)$12 adults / $10 students, military, seniors / Free under 8
  • Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House$12 adults / $6 children / Free under 5
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Orlando

4 free or cheap
  • Rollins Museum of ArtFree
  • Mennello Museum of American Art$8 adults / Free under 6 / Free 2nd Sunday
  • Harry P. Leu Gardens$15 adults / $10 youth 4-17 / Free 1st Monday
  • Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art$6 adults / Free under 12 / Free Fri 4-8 Nov-Apr
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Jacksonville

5 free or cheap
  • Fort Caroline National MemorialFree
  • Kingsley PlantationFree
  • Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens$3 per person (4+) / Free under 4
  • Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens$20 adults / Free under 6 / Free 1st Sat + 3rd Thu evenings
  • Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary$15 adults / $10 children 3-11 / Free under 3
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Tallahassee

6 free or cheap
  • Florida State CapitolFree
  • Florida Historic Capitol MuseumFree
  • The Grove MuseumFree
  • Mission San Luis$5 adults / $2 youth 6-17 / Free under 6
  • John G. Riley House & Museum$5 adults / $2 Leon County Public School students
  • Tallahassee Museum$17.50 adults / $12.50 children 4-15
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Sarasota

4 free or cheap
  • The Ringling Museum$30 adults / $5 ages 6-17 / Free Mondays for Museum of Art
  • Pinecraft Amish & Mennonite CommunityFree walking
  • Phillippi Estate ParkFree
  • Crowley Museum & Nature Center$6-10 adults / $3-5 children (varies by season)
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Bradenton

5 free or cheap
  • De Soto National MemorialFree
  • Robinson PreserveFree
  • Manatee Village Historical ParkFree
  • Emerson Point PreserveFree
  • Florida Railroad Museum$18 adults / $11 children 3-11 / Free under 3
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Fort Lauderdale

5 free or cheap
  • NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale$16 adults / Free ages 12 & under / Free first Thursday
  • Bonnet House Museum & Gardens$15 gardens-only / $30 house / $8 ages 6-17
  • Historic Stranahan House Museum$12 adults / Free Wednesdays for Fort Lauderdale residents
  • History Fort Lauderdale$10 adults self-guided / $15 guided / Free with EBT
  • Museum of Discovery & Science$28 adults / $23 children (incl. IMAX); $4 with EBT
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Gainesville

9 free or cheap
  • Harn Museum of ArtFree
  • Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention$15 adults / $10 ages 5-17 / $3 with SNAP
  • Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park$4 per vehicle
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park$6 per vehicle
  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park$5 per vehicle / $2 per person
  • University of Florida Bat HousesFree
  • Historic Thomas CenterFree
  • Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo$10 adults / $6 ages 4-12 / $3 with EBT
  • Matheson History MuseumFree
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Fort Myers

5 free or cheap
  • Edison & Ford Winter Estates$28 adults self-guided / $15 ages 6-12 / Free under 6
  • IMAG History & Science Center$16 adults / Free under 3
  • Manatee ParkFree entry / Parking $2 per hour or $5 per day
  • Six Mile Cypress Slough PreserveFree entry / Parking $1 per hour ($5 max)
  • Koreshan State Park$5 per vehicle
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