Welcome back Members! The Virginia Aquarium has established some important and temporary changes you need to know before visiting. Members will be required to reserve a time slot for each visit in order to follow social distancing and limit capacity, at no additional charge. Members will receive exclusive access from 9 am – 10 am each morning starting June 19. Please visit here to learn how to reserve your spot.

***If you receive an error message while checking out, please call (757) 385-3474 and use option 3 to connect with our Guest Services team and confirm your ticket purchase. Ticket purchases generally go through despite the error, all you need to do is call to confirm.***

Open Daily 9:30 am – 7 pm

We look forward to seeing you again! The Virginia Aquarium has established some important and temporary changes you need to know before visiting. Guests will be required to reserve a time slot for their visit in order to follow social distancing and limit capacity. Please visit here for more details.

 

 

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 45 minutes prior to the boat departure time at the dock adjacent to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion parking lot at 717 General Booth Blvd. Tickets are only available online. 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.

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Families that have members with any ability are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory-friendly environment. Explore at your own pace before we open the doors to the general public.

Interested in exploring and investigating our blue planet? Join the Virginia Aquarium on Saturday, October 17, 2020 for our Boy Scouts Oceanography Merit Badge Day!  Hands on activities planned for scouts will allow them to explore the properties of water, ocean floor features, and various methods marine scientists use to investigate the ocean, underlying geography, and organisms living in the water. In addition to participating in hands-on activities, scouts will have the opportunity to speak with aquarium staff with both educational and professional backgrounds in oceanography related fields. Out scout counselor will be present to sign merit badge application forms. Pricing is $17 per scout and $17 per adult chaperone.

Interested in exploring and investigating our blue planet? Join the Virginia Aquarium on Saturday, October 17, 2020 for our Boy Scouts Oceanography Merit Badge Day!  Hands on activities planned for scouts will allow them to explore the properties of water, ocean floor features, and various methods marine scientists use to investigate the ocean, underlying geography, and organisms living in the water. In addition to participating in hands-on activities, scouts will have the opportunity to speak with aquarium staff with both educational and professional backgrounds in oceanography related fields. Out scout counselor will be present to sign merit badge application forms. Pricing is $17 per scout and $17 per adult chaperone.