What To Do in Cincinnati - Newport Aquarium

Plan Your Visit

Visitor Tips

Typically our busiest days are holidays and summer vacation, which may create timed-ticketing.

Skip the ticket lines! Buy your tickets now and print them at home. This allows you to bypass the ticket window line.

Plan Your Visit

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water: You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting a penguin.

Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee.

Aquarium Hours & Calendar

The Newport Aquarium is open 365 days a year, with extended summer and holiday hours to maximize visitor enjoyment. Hours subject to change without notice. More details
Aquarium Video Tour

Join Ciara Bravo as she takes you through the Newport Aquarium with her friend Paul the African Penguin. Together you'll explore all there is NEW to see and do. More details
Aquarium Directions

We are located two minutes from downtown Cincinnati with easy access to Interstates 71, 75 and 471. More details
Shows and Feeds

There are a lot of fun things to do today! You can play with penguins, touch sharks, see animals and fish being fed and even go behind the scenes. More details
Additional Experiences

Treat yourself to a unique animal experience when you visit the Newport Aquarium with a Penguin Encounter or Backstage Animal Experience. More details
Upcoming Events

The Newport Aquarium is always looking for more NEW to See and Do! Check out our listing of fun, family-friendly activities coming to the Aquarium. More details
Dining

To satisfy your shark-like hunger, there’s no better place than the Newport Aquarium’s Sharky’s Café. More details
Policies

For the safety of our guests, and to make our guest experience more enjoyable, we find it necessary to institute a few policies. Please take some time and review these before your visit. More details
Gift Shop

Take home a souvenir, special gift or collector's item from our Gift Shop to remember your Aquarium visit. More details
Area Accommodations

The Newport Aquarium has partnered with many fine hotels to accommodate all travelers to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area... More details