We are honored to be responsible guests on the traditional and contemporary territories of the Coast Salish people, who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. The Seattle Aquarium is committed to developing a strong foundation for long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with Tribal Nations, urban Native peoples and, as our mission grows, the Indigenous peoples of the Indo-Pacific and their local diaspora. We strive for reciprocal, respectful relationships rooted in the sovereignty of our Indigenous hosts. We too give thanks to the ocean and all our ocean relatives we have the honor to care and advocate for, be in relationship with, and be educators with for the future wellbeing of our shared Earth.
Aquarium highlights
Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion—Now open!
Step out of the Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright and vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Join us to discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean”!
Cedar River Salmon Journey
Join us along the Cedar River every weekend in October to spot migrating salmon on the final leg of their journey. Free and family friendly!
Queer Community Day
Join us on Sunday, October 20 as we welcome members of the queer community to the "Aqueerium" for a day of educational talks, fun activities and more!
Animal wellbeing
Caring for animals at the Aquarium is core to our marine conservation mission. Learn more about how we provide expert care for every animal.
Our Mission
The region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world’s one big ocean. Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.
Recovering endangered sharks and rays
We helped launch a first-of-its-kind global coalition—ReShark—to restore endangered shark and ray populations. ReShark includes 70+ nonprofit, academic and government partners. The coalition’s first project is to recover Indo-Pacific leopard sharks (Stegostoma tigrinum) in Indonesia.
Ocean policy and advocacy
The Seattle Aquarium works to advance science-based policies to conserve and protect our marine environment. Our advocacy work at the local, state and federal levels contributes to securing climate resilience, sustainable seas and clean waters.
Recovering xʷč’iłqs (pinto abalone)
In 2020, the Seattle Aquarium joined Puget Sound Restoration Fund, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife and others to recover xʷč’iłqs, which is Lushootseed for pinto abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana).
The Salish Sea
At the Aquarium
10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
10am, 11:45am, 4pm
10:30am, 11am, 1:45pm
10:30am, 2:15pm, 5:15pm
10:45 AM
11:15am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
11:30 AM
12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm
2:15 PM
3:45 PM
Upcoming Events
Cedar River Salmon Journey
Join us along the Cedar River every weekend in October to spot migrating salmon on the final leg of their journey. Free and family friendly!
Queer Community Day
Join us as we welcome members of the queer community to the “Aqueerium” for a day of educational talks, fun activities and more!
After Hours: Halloween
Join us—if you dare—for a night of fun and frights at the Seattle Ahhhhquarium! Adults will take over the Aquarium for this 21+ event.
Halloween at the Aquarium
It’s Halloween time at the Seattle Aquarium! Don your costumes and join us for trick-or-treating, underwater pumpkin carving and more.
Explore the Aquarium
Discover amazing animal species, learn about educational opportunities at the Aquarium, and more!
Aquarium Stories
Students at Muckleshoot Tribal School name new octopus
One of the Seattle Aquarium’s newest residents weighs 20.5 pounds, sports eight arms and hails from the chilly waters of[...]
Become a Member
By purchasing a membership to the Seattle Aquarium, you can enjoy access to the Aquarium for an entire year!