New York Aquarium: Entry Ticket
Dive in and explore the incredible diversity of the world’s oceans!
Why you should buy your ticket on Lenny.
Highlights
The New York Aquarium offers a fascinating window into the marine world, with a variety of exhibits featuring penguins, sea lions, sharks , and more!
From the sea lion show to the Aquatheater , to conservation exhibits like Glover's Reef , the park will entertain and excite visitors of all ages, especially young aspiring marine biologists.
What is included?
- Entrance to the aquarium
- Access to all animal exhibitions
- Access to all feedings and Animal interactions including the touch pools and the Playquarium.
- Admission to the 4-D Theater and Aquatheater Shows (availability and schedules are subject to weather, capacity, mechanical and/or animal-related issues)
What is not included?
- Guided tour
- Parking (available at the aquarium for an extra fee)
What is there to know?
Important information:
- Free entry for children from 0 to 2 years.
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Guide dogs are allowed , provided they are kept on a leash.
- The aquarium is not fully accessible due to ongoing renovation work.
- Lockers not available.
- Re-entry is not permitted once you have left.
- Last admission: 1 hour before closing time.
Shows and activities:
- Aquatheater show times are listed on your voucher and are also available online.
Filming and photography:
- Photography and video recording are permitted for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Please note: During your visit, you may be filmed or photographed by WCS staff or authorised persons: entry implies consent to the use of your image by these persons.
How to get there:
- Subway: F or Q trains to West 8th Street
- Bus:
- B36 line to Surf Avenue & West 8th Street
- B68 line to Neptune Avenue & West 8th Street
Openings
Seasonal opening hours
From May 24th to September 1st 2025
Opening: 10:00
Last admission: 5:00 PM
Closing: 18:00
From September 2nd to November 1st 2025
Opening: 10:00
Last admission: 4:00 PM
Closing: 17:00
From November 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026
Opening: 10:00
Last admission: 3:30 pm
Closing: 4:30 pm
Meeting point
New York Aquarium
602,Surf Avenue, 11224, New York, US
Cancellation policies
Non-refundable, non-changeable after purchase