The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 15 through September 15. Act Like a Sponge is presented by Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants. Parents! Experience Bikini Bottom right here at the Virginia Aquarium! Fr…
Thursday, July 25, 2024
July 21-27. Sink your teeth into Shark Week at the Aquarium with jawsome activities, shark talks from our keepers, prizes, and more! Starting July 21, come celebrate sharks …
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet …
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early learners. Turn nature and science into art in…
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appr…
Saturday, August 10, 2024
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-…
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 6. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working togeth…
Thursday, August 1, 2024
First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older! Whether you bring a friend or choose to co…
Friday, August 16, 2024
August 16, 7:00pm - August 17, 8:30am. Grab your sleeping bag and pajamas for the ultimate slumber party at our Member-exclusive Zzz's Under the Sea overnight event! Enjoy a …
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Saturday, September 7 | 9:00am-noon | East Parking Lot of the Virginia Aquarium. Dispose of old electronics responsibly at the Virginia Aquarium’s E-Cycling event, presented …
