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Group Visits

Plan a group visit to Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity. Looking for a unique and engaging group experience in Halifax? Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity offers unforgettable group visits that dive into the wonders of our ocean world. Perfect for community organizations, camps, clubs, and special interest groups.

Included in your visit:

  • 60–90-minute Group Visit with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 65 people
  • Discounted admission if booking is made one week in advance of visit
  • Orientation to the centre explaining the layout and expectations
  • Space to store coats and bags
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Hours

September 1 – May 3

THU

12PM – 8PM

FRI

10AM – 4PM

SAT

10AM – 4PM

SUN

10AM – 4PM

May 4 – September 6

WED

10AM – 4PM

THU

12PM – 8PM

FRI

10AM – 4PM

SAT

10AM – 4PM

SUN

10AM – 4PM

*Bookings based on availability

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Child/Youth

$8.50 + HST

Adult

$8.50 + HST

Group rates apply to organized groups of 10 or more guests. Rates are subject to change without notice.

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Rates

Children 12 years and under will need adult supervision. For every 5 youth in a group, one adult chaperone receives free admission. If you wish to have additional adults during your visit, they will be charged the group rate. These requirements do not apply to groups with youth who have special needs.

If you have a special request for your group booking, please email us at info@beatymarinecentre.ca. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Halifax Transit Routes 1 and 24 have stops within walking distance of Beaty Centre. Routes 4 and 10 stop at the Student Union Building, which is a short walk to Beaty Centre. 
Bus turnaround

Buses can drop guests off on the side of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building on Edzell Castle Circle.

General parking  

  • Weekdays daytime parking 
  • Street parking on South Street and Oxford Steet  
  • Studley Campus, Alumni West (#16) – Pay and Display 
  • Parking from 4:30 pm to 1:30 am weekdays and all day on weekends 
  • Studley Campus, Steel Ocean Sciences (#21) 
  • Studley Campus, Alumni West (#16) 

Rates apply for groups of 10 or more paid admissions. All attendees must pay as part of the group at the corresponding rate. These rates are not given to family groups or informal groups (i.e., homeschoolers or friend groups)

  • Any changes to the booking should be made by 4 p.m. one week prior to your visit. 
  • For visits cancelled with less than 72 hours’ notice a $50 fee will be charged, with no potential for re-booking. In the event that group is cancelled due to inclement weather the visit scheduled for that day will be rescheduled to a future date at the group’s convenience within the Centre’s already confirmed schedule. 

  • Payment can be made via cash, credit, debit or cheque made payable to Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity. 

  • Adult supervisors are expected to remain with their youth through their entire visit. Proper supervision is essential to creating a safe, fun atmosphere at the centre. Groups of children 12 and under are required to have a 1:7 chaperone to child ratio. For every 5 youth in a group, one adult chaperone receives free admission. If you wish to have additional adults during your visit, they will be charged the group rate. These requirements do not apply to groups with youth who have special needs. 

At this time, Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity is not accepting venue rental requests.

  • There is no food for sale or designated lunch space within the centre. No food can be consumed in and around the aquarium spaces; drink is allowed in a container or bottle with a lid.   

  • Coat rack is available for your group’s personal belongings. A host will bring you to them upon your arrival. The centre is not responsible for the security of items left there. Limited coat storage space is available.