Tours of the Immigration Station are led by Angel Island State Parks staff or volunteers and are approximately 1 hour in length. The site can accommodate up to 90 people (approximately 3 classes) in one day.

School Tour Information
Museum Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Departure Times: See ferry websites for the most current schedule
Group Size: 5 - 35 people (including chaperones)
Grades: 4 - 12 (grades 3 and below can sign up for Self-Guided In-Person Tours or Virtual Field Trips)
Cost: $3 per person

Space is limited and teachers are encouraged to reserve tours early in the school year. Reservations can be made up to six (6) months from your planned visit date and no less than two (2) weeks in advance.

For questions or more information:*
Angel Island State Park Tour Desk: tours.angelisland@parks.ca.gov / 415-435-5537
(the Immigration Station is closed Mondays & Tuesdays)

* If tour dates are currently full, please use the form below.

AIISF has produced an Angel Island Immigration Station Pre-visit Guide to assist in preparing for your trip to Angel Island Immigration Station. Click on the above link for a 6-page guide (PDF format) which includes background materials, short suggested activities, glossary, and list of resources.

Field Trip Scholarships

Thanks to generous support from donors, AIISF has been able to help support local, Bay Area schools with supplemental funds to help cover transportation costs, tickets, and other expenses related to visiting the Angel Island Immigration Station.

Please note that we can only provide scholarships to public K-12 schools.

Before Applying! Request a tour with Angel Island State Park to ensure the date you want to visit is available.

Note: Priority is given to Title 1 schools and first-time field trips. Scholarships are awarded based on need and typically amount to $20 per student, up to $1,000. Due to high demand, we are only able to support two classes per school, each school year.

For questions about our scholarships, email programs@aiisf.org.

How to Get to the Angel Island Immigration Station

Step 1: Board the Golden Gate Ferry at the San Francisco Ferry Building OR the Angel Island Ferry in Tiburon.
Step 2: Arrive at Ayala Cove on Angel Island and meet a California State Park employee for check-in.
Step 3: Take the Angel Island Shuttle OR walk to the Immigration Station.
Step 4: Arrive at the Immigration Station for your tour.