Wrigley Marine Science Center – USC and Non-Profit Group Rates
For more information about our facility and offerings, please see: Visit WMSC. All accommodations are subject to availability. Rates subject to change without notice. Rates are in effect for all visits taking place on or after July 1, 2024.
Housing
|
Nightly ($/unit) |
|
|---|---|
| Residence Hall, Dorm (2-3 people) | $70 |
| Peregrine and Cortney Dorm Cottage Room (2-3 people) | $75 |
| Cardinal Apartment, Residence Hall, 1 BR (2 people) | $94 |
| Cardinal Apartment, Residence Hall, 2 BR (4 people) | $138 |
| Rose Hills and Aoun Cottage, Boone (5-6 people) | $231 |
| Gold Apartment / Residence Hall (2 people) | $104 |
| Boone Center House, 2 BR (4-5 people) | $254 |
Meals
|
Daily Rate |
|
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $16 |
| Lunch | $16 |
| Dinner | $22 |
| Appetizer Social | $21 |
| Coffee Breaks | $9/pp |
| Snack/Smores | $6/pp |
Activities
|
Guided Rate |
Self Guided Rate |
|
|---|---|---|
| Lab Tour | $7/pp* | Free |
| Chamber Tour | Free | – |
| Blue Caverns/Deer Valley Hike | $79 flat rate | Free |
| Kayaking/Snorkeling | $34/pp* | $23/pp |
| * minimum group size of 10 people. |
Teaching/Lab Space
|
Half Day Rate |
Full Day Rate |
|
|---|---|---|
| Large Teaching Lab, 36 people | $126 | $221 |
| Small Teaching Lab, 20 people | $89 | $160 |
| Research Bays (Cubicles) | – | $61 |
Waterfront
|
Rate |
|
|---|---|
| Mooring Rental | $38/day |
| Scuba Air Fee (LOR Required) | $28/day |
| Waterfront Gear Fee (wetsuit, snorkel, fins, etc.) | $17/day |
Lecture/Meeting Space
|
Half Day Rate |
Full Day Rate |
|
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hall, 88 people | $189 | $405 |
| Hagenah Family Board Room, 30 people Learn more | $175 | $328 |
| Multipurpose Classroom, 20 people Learn more | $124 | $250 |
| Boone House Great Room, 19 people | – | $386 |
| Boone House Conference Room, 9 people | – | $140 |
| Admin Conference Room, 10 people | $69 | $116 |
| Cubicles | – | $20 |
| Student Lounge Classroom | – | $124 |
| Amphitheatre, 100+ people | – | $111 |
Operational Support / Miscellaneous
|
Rate |
|
|---|---|
| Facility Fee | $10/pp |
| SCMI gear delivery and crane use | $210/hr |
| Water – 5 gallon bottle | $11 |
| Administrative Fee | 8% |
| Staff Time | $79/hr |
Transportation
|
Rate |
|
|---|---|
| Miss Christi Scheduled Run | Free |
| Miss Christi Off-Schedule Run (limited availability) | $827/way |
| Miss Christi Day Cruise (limited availability) | $552/hr |
Vehicles
|
Hourly Rate |
Half Day (up to 3 hours) Rate |
Full Day (3+ hours) Rate |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Van or Suburban, 8-10 people | $28 | $84 | $158 |
| EV, up to 4 people | $16 | $48 | $90 |
| (Staff Driver – $105 per hour) |
Boats
|
Hourly Rate |
Half Day (up to 3 hours) Rate |
Full Day (3+ hours) Rate |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Boat (12′-15′) | $38 | $94 | $182 |
| Large Boat (17′-21′) | $50 | $116 | $195 |
| Vibrio (25′) | $277 | – | – |
| (Staff Boat Captain – $79 per hour) |
Exceptions / Circumstances
- All reservations are subject to an 8% administrative fee.
- Stays of five nights or more will receive a 15% discount on housing and lecture/conference spaces.
- For stays exceeding two weeks, a 20% extended stay discount will be applied to housing, meals, and lecture/conference/lab spaces.
- Boats, vehicles, and scuba are for research only.
To reserve space for your group, please submit a Reservation Inquiry.
To request space and support for a grant proposal, please fill out a Grant Support Request Form.
For more information, please contact wrigleyreservations@usc.edu or 310-510-0811.