We are open daily for self-guided tours from 9:00am-5:00pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The last entry for General Admission is at 3:30pm, while the last entry for Members is at 4:00pm.
Scenic Overlook Closed for Renovations
The Scenic Overlook is closed for construction, with a new deck expected to reopen this fall. The Nature Trail between the buildings remains open.
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Our Buildings
![North Building Mural](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/Cards/SMP_0288-2100x1397-980de96f-3d35-4a43-a926-3ce6ef35b122_2024-07-23-192903_noyf.jpg?w=1845&h=1036&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1721762957&s=878af371f7c7d5b74d105c5f83d7b50e)
North Building
Find sharks, sea turtles, seals, komodo dragons, Tomistoma, and several spectacular aquariums featuring both local marine life as well as species from around the world.
North Building Exhibits![South Building Front](https://virginia-aquarium.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/Images/Plan-Your-Visit/sb-2100x1182-bdc5d92e-7bbd-4e78-9df2-f718b2711201.jpg?w=2099&h=1179&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1721762551&s=93a8e0aadc2b660752919080c7816387)
South Building
Our newly renovated South Building is home to our river otters, jellies, and over a dozen other new species, as well as touch pools, play areas, and more!
South Building Exhibits