Closed for Thanksgiving

The Virginia Aquarium will be closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen Friday, November 29 for normal operating hours. Happy Thanksgiving!

TROLLS: Save the Humans is Now Open

Our newest changing exhibit is now welcoming the public! Created by artist Thomas Dambo Art Aps and presented by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. Photo Credit: Courtesy Atlanta Botanical Garden.

About The Trolls

Welcome to the Virginia Aquarium

Purchase tickets in advance to experience one of the best aquariums in the country, with incredible exhibits and amazing animals representing hundreds of species.

Admission Information

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!

Humpback whale breaching in front of Virginia Beach skyline

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 Opportunities

Upcoming Events

13 Dec

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…

14 Dec

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-…

Eco-Friendly Holidays

The Green Gift Guide

Make your holidays merry, bright, and more sustainable with our Green Gift Guide to help you cut waste and show love for this environment this season!

Read Our Green Gift Guide

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