Indigenous Peoples Community Day

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Indigenous Peoples Community Day

Date

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Time

9:30am–5:30pm

Location

Seattle Aquarium

Included with Seattle Aquarium admission

We are proud to be cohosting this event with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe!

Join us as we welcome members of Indigenous communities to the Aquarium for a day of cultural learning, storytelling and knowledge sharing!

Explore our habitats and learn about career paths from Aquarium staff. Enjoy cultural demonstrations from local tribes, plus tales from Indigenous storytellers.

Grab your tickets for this exciting day of learning and celebration at the Aquarium. Remember, one ticket grants you access to all three Aquarium buildings, plus the day’s activities.

This event is open to all members of Indigenous communities and those eager to celebrate and learn more about Indigenous cultures.

An adult and a child leaning over to touch creatures in the touch pools.

Three adults using markers to draw on a large coloring page.

Members of TLALOKAN dance group performing music in the Aquarium's Puget Sound Hall.

A Seattle Aquarium volunteer and a child interacting with the touch pools.

Two children looking at a seagull perched on the edge of the pier.

Join us for a special Toddler Time!

Join us in Pier 59’s classrooms for family fun at a special Toddler Time. Bring your little ones to participate in activities that engage with Native expertise while promoting sensory, motor and cognitive skills.

Drop in any time from 9:30am–noon on Sunday, March 8, and Monday, March 9. 

Discounts and Connections program partners

We’re working to build a more welcoming and accessible space in marine conservation. Complimentary admission tickets are available for Connections partners through the Seattle Aquarium Connections program.

To learn about other available discounts—including one for tribal members, First Nations and Indigenous people—please visit our discounts and group rates page. 

Special event talks and activities

For a full list of the day’s talks and activities, check out our Daily Activities page.

Toddler Time
Classrooms (Pier 59)

Story telling
Puget Sound Hall (Pier 59)

All About ReShark
One Ocean Hall (Ocean Pavilion)

Career panel
Puget Sound Hall (Pier 59)

Cultural demonstrations
Puget Sound Hall (Pier 59)

Fish War Documentary Screening
Puget Sound Hall (Pier 59)

Proud partners

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