Monday, March 10, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA – There’s something mer-magical happening at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The special event, Mermaids , is happening April 16, 17, 18, and 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., presented by PRA Group.
For four mystical nights, guests will step into an enchanting world and come face-to-face with real mermaids and mermen swimming in the Red Sea Aquarium. Enjoy an evening of special mermaid encounters, photo opportunities, and interactive activities throughout the Aquarium.
For an exclusive look at how the mermaid magic comes to life, book the behind-the-scenes mermaid experience for $75 to meet and interact with the diving mermaids privately after their swim. Guests must be 8 years old or older and 48” tall to attend the behind-the-scenes tour.
During the event, guests may enter a drawing for the chance to win a Mermaid Factory kit to paint their own miniature mermaid. Behind-the scenes guests will be placed in an additional drawing for a chance to win a 4-person paint night at Mermaid Factory.
Tickets are on sale now at the Virginia Aquarium's website . Tickets for this event are limited and reservations are required. Timed tickets are $34.95 for Aquarium members and $42.95 for non-members. To enable full viewing of the mermaids by guests, strollers are discouraged for this event.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s mission is to connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. The Aquarium aspires to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability, leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. Owned by the City of Virginia Beach, the Aquarium operates as a city department in partnership with the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation. The Aquarium is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.
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