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. Please visit here to learn how to reserve your spot.

Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City ofVirginia Beach will charge a modest fee to park in Virginia Aquarium parking lots from July 1 through October 31, 2021. Member parking is FREE. To activate your free parking, please call Membership Services at 757-385-0279. Additional information:

https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

***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 
9:00 am – 5 pm through May 27,2021
9:00am - 6 pm May 28, 2021 - September 6, 2021

Adult (Ages 12-61)
Senior (Ages 62+)
Child (Ages 3-11)
Infant (Ages 2 and under)

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.

 

Following the regional resort parking schedule, the City of Virginia Beach will charge a modest fee to park in Virginia Aquarium parkinglots from July 1 through October 31, 2021. Spaces are available at the MainBuilding and across General Booth Blvd. in the East Lot. Additional information:

https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions

 

 

 

Come dressed in your holiday best or festive your PJ's, for an evening of family fun. Stroll through our winter wonderland oh lights and holiday magic under the sea. Snap a selfie with our holiday-outfitted Speckles and Sandy. Wave hello to the jolly elf himself (Santa), and don't forget to bring your own stocking to fill with sweets and treats along the way.

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.

Join us for an unforgettable ~2.5 hour adventure in search of whales, dolphins, seals,and seabirds. Staff & volunteers trained by Aquarium experts share a program built upon our own research and conservation efforts and three decades of experience. 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 Main Building 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. Cancelations are made as far in advance as possible, and you will be contacted with the opportunity to reschedule your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless the trip has been cancelled by the Virginia Aquarium.

Tips & What to Wear Please dress in layers, non-skid shoes, and appropriately for the elements. All children under 3 must be included in your reservation, per U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

 

 

Explore how native species manage colder temperatures and what animals come by for a winter visit.
Ages 9-11.

Ages 6-8
Explore how native species manage colder temperatures and what animals come by for a winter visit.

Explore how animals relate to each other including caring for young, locating males, and helping other animals survive.
Ages 9-11.

Explore how animals relate to each other including caring for young, locating mates, and helping other animals survive.
Ages 6-8.

Explore how you can take action to protect our oceans and its many inhabitants.
Ages 9-11.

Explore how you can take action to protect our oceans and its many inhabitants.
Ages 6-8.

Investigate water through experiments and play to find out why it's important for living things. Discover what's living in water as you explore aquarium habitats, our freshwater pond, and Owls Creek
Ages 6-8.

Explore local watersheds and observe some of the animals that make our waterways a unique resource. Search for life in local habitats, kayak to explore a marsh, trawl for fish and invertebrates, and investigate water in a laboratory.
Ages 9-11.

Explore the job of a veterinarian through role play, meeting live animals, designing enrichment activities and toys, learning proper animal handling and wildlife viewing techniques, and getting to meet our vet team.
Ages 6-8.