Tickets & Passes

Tickets & Reservations

Purchase Tickets

With timed ticketing and plan-ahead pricing, you choose the best fit for your budget and schedule! Plan your visit today!

Member reservations

CityPass reservations

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Become a member and enjoy unlimited access to the aquarium for an entire year! Plus receive two half-price guests per membership with every visit, exclusive discounts, and more!

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Seattle Aquarium hours

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Regular hours

Daily: Open 9:30am-6pm
Last entry at 5pm
Exhibits close at 6pm

Café
Daily: 9:30am–4pm

Outside food is allowed in designated areas only.

Gift shop:

Daily: 10am-6pm

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Holiday/special hours and closures

August 20: The habitats in Pier 59 will close at 5:40pm on Saturday, August 20, for a private event. The Gift Shop and the habitats in Pier 60 will remain open until the normal closing time of 6pm. 

November 24 (Thanksgiving Day): Open 9:30am–4pm (Café closed)

December 24 (Christmas Eve): Open 9:30am–4pm
Last entry at 3pm
Exhibits close at 4pm

Closed December 25 (Christmas Day).

Open regular hours all other holidays, including: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Plan Ahead Pricing

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With plan-ahead pricing, you choose the best fit for your budget and schedule. The farther in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you’re likely to save!

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Plan Your Visit

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There’s so much to do and see when you visit us! Get tips for planning your visit and learn about daily activities at the Aquarium.

Plan Your Visit

Daily Activities

 

Passes

Seattle Aquarium Pier 59
Seattle Public Library Museum Pass Program

This pass allows Seattle Public Library and King County Library cardholders to reserve and print out admission passes to participating Seattle attractions at no charge. 

Museum Pass

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Connections Program

The Seattle Aquarium is inclusive and welcoming to all and believes that our audience should reflect the diversity of our region. The Connections program provides complimentary admission tickets through community partner organizations.

Connections Program

Seattle CityPASS Save 46% at the top attractions
Seattle CityPASS

Save 46% on admission at Seattle's five top attractions including Seattle Aquarium. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. Purchase CityPASS online for immediate, paperless mobile delivery.

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