With thousands of animals and amazing hands-on exhibits, we have gallons of fun for everyone on your self-guided tour through our North Building, South Building, and the Nature Trail. Online ticket reservations are strongly recommended. You may also call Guest Services at (757) 385-3474 to reserve your tickets.
The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
Admission Information
Ticket Prices
Member and Discounted Admissions
![A parent holds their infant up to the window of the Red Sea Tunnel.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Cards/DSC00053-20220914_-720x480-54054994-d2a4-45b0-b272-55320afd019c.jpg?w=720&h=404&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1709753224&s=4bee7a018205c65cd26e9301daf9bb87)
Member Admissions
Member admission and parking are always FREE, but reservations are recommended in advance.
About Membership![The American flag flies from the flagpole in front of the Aquarium's North Building.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Cards/building-with-flag-2100x1400-b9401af1-4bfd-4639-bff6-4be34b17d406-2.jpg?w=1616&h=908&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1709753816&s=450f93097df82b685ff88e155f6921e2)
Military Admissions
To show our appreciation, active and retired military families receive a $2 discount on adult and youth rates. (Must present valid military ID.)
![A group of guests stands silhouetted against the window of the Light Tower Aquarium.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Cards/DSC01342-Edit-720x480-266c29a2-995d-4be9-aab0-8e0622a40ff4.jpg?w=696&h=391&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1709753889&s=fb70c2b04614015dc2eb230c3504f114)
Group Admissions
Special rates are available for groups of 15+ with reservations made at least 24 hours in advance.
About Group ToursMake the Most of Your Visit
![Moon jellies float in water.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Cards/DSC09398-20230103_-2100x1400-0cbc32c8-a024-436f-a92d-667093dd89f0-1.jpg?w=2099&h=1179&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1709755112&s=4edfb1d9be1c4a0cba8aa6a0300ee4cf)
Some Exhibits May Be Under Renovation
Keep an eye on our Renovation Progress page to keep up-to-date!
See What's Under Construction![Teman the Komodo dragon flicks his tongue out at the camera.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Hero-Images/tongue-out-teman-wide.jpg?w=1874&h=1054&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1709754911&s=f75389caeb37fec97cb357683d9a0eca)
Plan a FIN-tastic Visit
We strive to make every visit an amazing experience! Learn more about what to expect, from parking and online ticketing to food options and more.
What to Expect![A yellow labrador service dog sniffs at Bau the Malaysian painted river terrapin through the glass of his exhibit while the dog's handler waits.](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Root-Content/Hero-Images/3F6A9215-2100x1400-403830c9-cc01-493e-9203-c695f394a571-1.jpg?w=2099&h=1179&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1717603843&s=f52ac440c70daf88870aec4ce84e47fe)
Accessibility at the Aquarium
We are pleased to welcome all people of all ability levels to enjoy our exhibits and animals. See what accommodations we offer to make our facility more accessible for guests!
About Accessibility