Changing Exhibits | Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Delayed Opening Wednesday, January 22

The Virginia Aquarium will open to the public at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 22.

Child exploring Long Term Memory exhibit.

Emotions at Play Now Open!

Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2025 - May 4, 2025.

Experience the role emotions, memory, and imagination play in our everyday lives at the Virginia Aquarium's new changing exhibit, Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out. Hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit focus on the five emotions featured in the Pixar film: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. Explore some of the ways we express our emotions — and recognize emotions in others, too.

This exhibition was developed by Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios .

Step into Headquarters to explore the range and intensity of emotions at the Control Panel.
Engage with feelings and reactions at the Emotions Mirrors.
Recall feelings toward and important memory by creating a glowing Memory Sphere.
Create an imaginary story and perform it at Dream Productions.
Control and keep the Train of Thought on track.
Build and learn how emotions work together with the Emotion Blocks.