At the Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is open and one ticket grants you access to our three incredible buildings—historic Piers 59 and 60 and the new Ocean Pavilion. We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to reserve your preferred entry time. Timed ticketing helps us manage crowds and gives you better access to our habitats. Plus, with plan-ahead pricing, you can save up to 20% by booking in advance. The Aquarium opens at 9:30am, with last entry at 5pm, and closes at 6pm. We can’t wait to see you!
REGULAR HOURS
Open daily, 9:30am–6pm
Last entry at 5pm
Tickets
With timed ticketing and plan-ahead pricing, you choose the best fit for your budget and schedule!
Aquarium Membership
Become a member and enjoy unlimited access to the aquarium for an entire year!
Hours, discounts & group rates
Daily hours, special hours and closures, passes, discounts and more.
Before You Go
- Hours: The Seattle Aquarium is open daily, 9:30am–6pm. Last entry at 5pm; habitats close at 6pm.
- Weather: The Aquarium has many spaces with open airflow. Your visit will include both indoor and outdoor spaces. Please dress for the weather or bring layers to maintain your comfort as you explore.
- Water bottles: Touchless water-bottle-filling stations are available throughout the Aquarium.
- Food: The Seattle Aquarium café on Pier 59 is open daily. Outside food is not allowed in the café. Bottled beverages and select snacks are available for purchase in our gift shops.
- Zero waste: The Seattle Aquarium strives to send no more than 10% of our waste to landfill. You can help us reach this goal by recycling and composting correctly when visiting. Please do not bring disposable items with you to the Aquarium. Instead, bring snacks and other items in reusable containers and take those containers home with you. More information on our goals is available on our regenerative dashboard.
- Flash photography and phone flashlights: Flashing lights can disturb the animals in our care. For their safety, please refrain from taking flash photos or using lights such as those on your mobile device near our habitats.
- Accessibility: The Aquarium’s habitats and restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchairs are available to check out at Guest Services in both Pier 59 and Ocean Pavilion on a first-come, first-served basis. The Aquarium is registered as a certified sensory-inclusive facility. Please visit our Accessibility page for more information on wheelchair rentals, sensory inclusion and more.
- Sightseeing in Seattle? CityPASS® tickets bundle Seattle Aquarium admission with 4 more top Seattle attractions at a 48% savings. One easy purchase and mobile ticket delivery saves you time and money. Learn more about CityPASS.
- Member reservations: Members can reserve tickets through the member portal or by calling us at (206) 386-4300.
- Location: The Seattle Aquarium is located at 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA, 98101. Check out our directions and parking page for more information.
- Public transportation: We encourage visitors to consider climate-friendly transportation options. Visit King County’s website to plan your trip on public transit.
- Find parking with SpotHero: For those driving to the Aquarium, we recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance using SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. Use the Seattle Aquarium’s SpotHero page to receive up to 50% off drive-up rates at nearby lots and garages.
- Accessible parking: The closest wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are located at the Platinum Parking Hillclimb Garage, across the street from the Aquarium, at 1422 Alaskan Way. The Pike Place Market parking garage also has wheelchair-accessible parking and elevator access to Pike Place Market.
- Bike parking: Bicycle parking is available along Waterfront Park.
- Entrances: Visitors may enter the Seattle Aquarium at either of our two entrances at Pier 59 and Ocean Pavilion. Tickets are required at both entrances.
- Building access: Tickets grant access to all three buildings at the Aquarium. View the Aquarium’s campus map here.
- Timed tickets: Timed ticketing limits the number of people inside the Aquarium at one time—reducing crowding and increasing access to our habitats.
- Rescheduling: Timed tickets may be rescheduled up to the reservation time but not after. To reschedule your reservation, contact us at (206) 386-4363.
- CityPASS® ticket holders: First, purchase CityPASS® tickets online for immediate mobile delivery. Next, use the link provided in the emailed order receipt or visit the MY CityPASS® App to manage your reservations.
- Community tickets: Guests who obtained printed tickets through a community program (including the Connections program and the Seattle Public Library Museum Pass program) should use the Pier 59 entrance and join the walk-up line to redeem their tickets.
Accessibility
The Aquarium’s exhibits and restrooms are wheelchair-accessible (wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis) and is registered as a certified sensory-inclusive facility.
Today's presentations and activities
Dive into our activities and presentations, meet our experts and explore things to do during your visit.
10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
10am, 11:45am, 4pm
10:30am, 2:15pm, 5:15pm
10:45 AM
11:15am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
11:30 AM
12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm
2:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
Upcoming Events
Indigenous Peoples Community Day
Join us as we welcome members of Indigenous communities to the Aquarium for a day of learning, storytelling and more!
Diving Santa
Meet Diving Santa at the Seattle Aquarium! Find Santa swimming in a winter wonderland at our Window on Washington Waters habitat in Pier 59.
Live Studio Recording: Noon Year’s Eve
Be part of the studio audience for the recording of our Noon Year’s celebration!
Rockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve
Join us for our annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration! We’re excited to ring in 2025 with new animals, music and dances—but the same all-ages, family fun.
Explore the Aquarium
Learn about some of the amazing animal species you can get to know during your visit, explore our campus and buildings, discover educational opportunities and more!
Enhance your Aquarium experience with a meal in our café on Pier 59. Our space offers ample indoor seating and, weather permitting, beautiful views from the tables on the outdoor deck!
Take a bit of the Aquarium home with you! Browse our thoughtful collection of educational books, plush sea creatures, fun toys, apparel for the entire family, art glass pieces, jewelry, home décor, souvenirs and more.
