Open Daily 9am to 5pm
TICKETS ARE VALID FOR ENTRY BEGINNING AT 9AM.
PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2.5 HOURS TO TOUR THE EXHIBITS IN BOTH BUILDINGS
It is where you can see the worlds largest collection of Chesapeake Bay fishes... come face to face with seaturtles...encounter sharks with nothing to fear...touch horseshoe crabs and stingrays...look for wild life in the salt marsh...Explore it all at theVirginia Aquarium.
PLEASE ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2.5 HOURS TO TOUR THE EXHIBITS IN BOTH BUILDINGS.
Join us on an unforgettable 90-minute excursion offering unparalleled close-up observations of bottlenose dolphins! Staff & volunteers trained by Aquarium experts share a program based on our three decades of experience and provide discussions on incredible dolphin behaviors and what is being done to conserve the species. We adhere to all responsible wildlife viewing guidelines.
Guests should check-in 30 minutes prior to the boat departure time at the dock adjacent to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion parking lot at 717 General Booth Blvd. Day-of tickets are available onsite if space allows. Trips are subject to boating conditions, but will not be canceled due to precipitation. To confirm trip status, please call the Virginia Aquarium at (757) 385-FISH.
Tips and What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the elements. Non-skid shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Allow ample time for parking. Children under 3 must be included in your reservation.
In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, there is a paradise unlike any other: theGalapagos Archipelago. Amongst these fascinating and remote volcanic islands,life has played out over millions of years in relative isolation. The result isa wonderland of nature, with a remarkable collection of plants and charismaticanimals that have all adapted to this unique environment. Meet giant half-tontortoises and marine iguanas that spit sea-salt from their noses. Dance withtropical albatrosses and hunt fishes with the colorful blue-footed boobies.Dive into the ocean with flightless cormorants and swim with tiny penguinsthousands of miles from their natural habitats. Galapagos 3D: Nature'sWonderland is a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and ofnature's ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3D.
Amazon Adventure 3D tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates' fascinating 11year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest asa young man who risks his life for science in the 1850's.
As in any great detective story, audienceswill experience, the compelling clues Bates unearths in his major discovery ofthe phenomenon of mimicry, whereby certain animals adopt the look of othersthat helps them deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive.
Little known to the public, Bates madeother crucial contributions to biology: identifying 8,000 species new toscience and most importantly, putting the first ever case for the creation of anew species, which Charles Darwin called the "beautiful proof" forNatural Selection.
Audiences will be wowed by themind-boggling examples of camouflage and mimicry and inspired by Bates' endlesscuriosity and determination to explore the wilds of nature from the time he wasa young boy.
A uniqueview from the top of the sea turtle aquarium where you observe a feeding andinteraction with five large sea turtles. Learn about the history and behaviorof sea turtles and conservation efforts world wide and discover what it takesto keep these gentle creatures healthy. Children must be at least 48 inchestall. Appropriate footwear required. Guests must be able to climb stairs.
Accompany an educator through the inner workings of the Virginia Aquarium and peer intoselected aquariums. Find out what it takes to keep the animals healthy andtheir habitat clean. Learn about the careers that make an aquarium work, fromanimal care to engineering. Children must be at least 48 inches tall.Appropriate footwear required. Guests must be able to climb stairs.
Discover what is beneath the surface of the water in an engaging 75-minute exploration where Aquarium staff trawls the ocean floor for a sample of sea life to bring on board. This is our most interactive trip, as it offers participants the opportunity assist with the collection and identification of fish, invertebrates, and plankton.
Guests should check-in 30 minutes prior to the boat departure time at the dock adjacent to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion parking lot at 717 General Booth Blvd. Day-of tickets are available onsite if space allows.Trips are subject to boating conditions, but will not be canceled due to precipitation. To confirm trip status, please call the Virginia Aquarium at(757) 385-FISH.
Tips and What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the elements. Non-skid shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Allow ample time for parking. Children under 3 must be included in your reservation.
Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers withthe unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses - in ourown backyards. Spanning a seasonal year around a suburban home, the filmdisplays a stunning array of unique wildlife images and behavior – all capturedby cameras mounted inside dens and nests, and moving along the forest floor andpond bottom, to reveal its inhabitants in rare and breathtaking intimacy.
Sea turtles are some of Earth’s most ancient and majesticcreatures. These remarkable reptiles travel open ocean for as many as 50 yearsand return to the very beach where they were born to lay eggs that are thefoundation of the next generation. The crew followed the turtles to capture thewonder of their habitat – from enormous breaching whales to playful sea lions,tiny sea horses and vibrant clown fish. Sea turtles remind us just howinterconnected we all are in this amazing world.
Join us for a fun evening as thesun sets on the Thoroughgood House. Our Sleepover Under the Stars event willtake place from 6:30-9 PM. Visit the Thoroughgood House afterhours, pitch atent, learn about witches bottles and superstitions from the colonial period,play outdoor garden games from long ago, and enjoy a s'more around ourcampfire. Want to spend the night? Purchase a “ Sleepover Under the Stars CampPlot" ticket separately.
$8 per person to participate in evening activities. Children 5 and under arefree, but will need a ticket.
$20 per 10x20 camping plot, limit of 6 people per plot. Evening activitytickets must be purchased with a camping plot. (Please select"Sleepover Under the Stars Camp Plot" from the previousscreen and add a camp plot for up to 6 people.)
Join us for a fun evening as the sun sets on the Thoroughgood House (purchase “Evening Event: Sleepover Under the Stars” tickets separately). Our Sleepover Under the Stars event will take place from 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 30 to 8 am on Sunday, July 1. Camp with history on your door step, sleep under the stars, and wake up to a sunrise snack before departing.
Please Note: Guests are responsible for providing their own camping equipment.
$20 per 10x20 camping plot, limit of 6 people per plot. Evening activity tickets must be purchased with a camping plot. (Please select "Sleepover Under the Stars" from the previous screen and purchase evening activities tickets).
$8 per person to participate in evening activities. Children 5 and under are free, but will need a ticket.
Immerse yourself in early 19th century life as part of this event through "out-of-doors" games, dancing, crafts, clothing displays, and more on the front lawn of the Francis Land House from 10:00am until 6:30pm, weather permitting. Lawn activities are free and open to the public.
Tickets are $15 for the duel; $20 for a meet and greet; or $30 for a combination pass. Purchase tickets in advance. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your show time to allow time to check in. Seating is limited. The duel is an outdoor event.
Guests should check-in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the boat departure at the dock adjacent to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion parking lot at 717 General Booth Boulevard. Boarding will begin at 8:30am. TO confirm trip status, please call the Virginia Aquarium at (757) 385-FISH.
Tips and What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the elements. Non-skid shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. Allow ample time for parking.
