How much does it cost to go to the Virginia Aquarium?

Admission to the Virginia Aquarium is valid the entire day of purchase. Admission is $29.95 for adults ages 12–61, $24.95 for children ages 3–11 and $27.95 for seniors older than 62. Children under 2 are free.

Who owns the Virginia Aquarium?

City of Virginia Beach &
City of Virginia Beach & Foundation Partnership The City of Virginia Beach owns and maintains the Aquarium’s buildings and grounds, and provides administrative support for such services as accounting and human resources.

How long does it take to go through the Virginia Aquarium?

Allow at least 1-2 hours for a self-guided tour of the exhibits. Add an extra hour for an on-site program and a half an hour for lunch breaks.

Are kids free at the Virginia Aquarium?

Ages 0-2. Free, but a reserved ticket is required. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Does Virginia have an aquarium?

One of the best aquariums in the country, the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is home to more than 10,000 animals representing 300+ species. Exhibits and hands-on experiences provide an incredible amount of fun for the whole family.

Does the Virginia Aquarium have dolphins?

Join us this spring, summer and fall on an unforgettable 90-minute excursion aboard the Atlantic Explorer in search of Virginia’s most common and charismatic marine mammal, the bottlenose dolphin. Dolphin trips run from Spring through Fall.

What do you do in aquarium?

Top 6 Things to Do at the Aquarium This Winter

  • Visit Horses and Dragons and Vanishing Animals.
  • See our new film.
  • Touch jellies and see fish that “walk” on land.
  • Spend the night!
  • Take advantage of Discounted Late Nights.
  • Attend the Festival of Human Abilities.

Are there sharks at the Virginia Aquarium?

The deceased is a sand tiger shark, Mark Swingle, Chief of Research & Conservation for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, told McClatchy News. A common species, and one the aquarium also happens to have in its exhibit.

Where is the Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach?

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

How to contact the Virginia Beach history museums?

Please call 757-385-5100 or email [email protected] if you have questions about tours. Museum guests are encouraged to wear a facial covering. Please bring your own, or pick up a disposable facial covering at the front desk. Virginia Beach History Museums staff and volunteers will be wearing facial coverings.

What to bring to Virginia Beach history museum?

Please bring your own, or pick up a disposable facial covering at the front desk. Virginia Beach History Museums staff and volunteers will be wearing facial coverings. The Thoroughgood House, built circa 1719, is one of the oldest surviving colonial homes in Virginia Beach and is a National Historic Landmark.

What can you do with a gift to the Virginia Aquarium?

When you give a gift to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, you support the future of our world’s oceans. Find out what else you support ​ Whether it’s tour groups, business organizations, churches, family reunions or friends, the Aquarium offers something for everyone!