Holi-Rays
December 13 and 14 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. Come dressed in your holiday best or festive PJs for an evening of family fun and holiday cheer! Stroll through our winter wonderland, de…
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Renovation Updates
Please note some exhibit spaces in the Aquarium are temporarily closed while we conduct maintenance and renovation work. Learn more on our Renovation Progress page .
Tours & Experiences
Added Adventures For Your Visit
Venture out onto the ocean, explore behind the scenes, meet our experts and come face to face with amazing animals.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Experience our animals and exhibits from a new perspective!
Boat Tours
Join us out at sea as we search for marine mammals and other wildlife!
Make Memories With Us
Explore Private Event Opportunities
Book the Virginia Aquarium for a private event! Our facility and exhibits will create the perfect backdrop to your wedding, corporate gathering, photo shoot, or other special occasion.
Book A Private Event
Support Our Mission
Volunteer at the Aquarium
Support from our incredible volunteers is vital to the success of our mission and to the daily functioning of the Aquarium. If you're seeking a meaningful way to support conservation efforts, explore our volunteer opportunities!
Volunteer OpportunitiesUpcoming Events
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Sensory Friendly Morning
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory-…
OUR BLOG
Deep Dive: Water Quality Lab
Take a peek inside the work of our Water Quality Lab team, who process more than 230 water samples from across our facilities every week!
Read the Blog
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
The loggerhead is the most abundant species of sea turtle that nests in the United States. One of the larger species of sea turtle, the average weight of adults is around 250 pounds.
Harbor Seal
Harbor seals are frequent visitors to our area during the winter, when they swim south from New England to escape the more frigid waters of the north.
Animals
Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One incredible experience.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet, from the depths of the ocean to the rivers of the rainforest.
Our Animals
