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GENERAL ADMISSION
Newport Aquarium’s basic admission ticket gets you access to all of the Aquarium’s exhibits, shows and galleries, all at one low price. By purchasing online in advance, you’ll get to skip the ticket line and lock in your entry time for easy planning.
Purchase online in advance to reserve your entry time and skip the ticket line.
Tickets are good for admission at the date and time purchased. Tickets expire one year from date purchased. Tickets are non-refundable. All prices and information are subject to change without notice.
Prices Valid Year Round
Buy Online and Skip The Ticket Line!
| AdultAges 13+ | ChildAges 2-12 |
|---|---|
| $2599 | $1799 |
Walk-Up Ticket Window Price
Adult |
Child |
|---|---|
| $2699 | $1899 |
365 Days of Aquarium Fun!
Newport Aquarium Annual Pass
Due to the quickly evolving global crisis caused by COVID-19, and for the health and wellbeing of our employees and guests, Newport Aquarium is temporarily closed. Find details here. We are hoping to re-open in May, however, we will follow the direction of public health officials to determine the re-opening date.
For our valued new and existing Annual Passholders, thank you for your support of your aquarium. We will be extending all passes by the number of days that we remain closed so you’ll have extra days to visit with your animal friends.
A Newport Aquarium Annual Pass unlocks special discounts to food and merchandise locations at the Aquarium and the surrounding area and gives you exclusive access to special offers and events.
- Unlimited visits for 365 days
- Invitations to Passholder-Only VIP Events
- Special Bring-a-Friend Free Days during Passholder Appreciation Week in August and April
- Discounts on Penguin Encounters and more
- Click here to see an entire list of benefits
At Newport Aquarium:
- 20% discount on Penguin Encounters
- 20% discount on Backstage Animal Experiences
- 15% discount at Sharky’s Café
- 15 % discount at the Gift Shop
- 15% discount at Sweet Dreams Candy Company at Newport on the Levee
- Save $20 on Camp WAVE summer camp. Learn more.
- Bring A Friend Free Weeks in the Spring and Fall
At Newport on the Levee:
- 20% off at Brio (excludes alcohol)
Aquarium Adventurer Combo
Enjoy Newport Aquarium to its fullest with the Aquarium Adventurer Combo.
This ticket includes general admission plus a Backstage Animal Experience. General Admission gets you access to all of the Aquarium’s exhibits, shows and galleries, while the Backstage Animal Experience allows you to step behind the scenes to see how our professionals and volunteers care for thousands of marine animals in a million gallons of salt and fresh water.
This ticket provides unprecedented value, ease and convenience - both for one low price. Save up to 15%!
See Newport Aquarium like never before.
Go behind the gallery walls and discover what it takes to run our aquarium. You’ll explore dynamic work environments from diver stations to animal acclimation areas.
Join one of our seasoned guides as they share their personal stories about the day-to-day lives of our fascinating animals, and learn about our exciting research and conservation efforts. Along the way you’ll have a hands-on encounter with one of our Educational Outreach animals and see our largest tanks from a fresh perspective.
All ages are welcome on this tour, but all participants must buy a ticket except for infant in arms.
Backstage Animal Experience
Step behind the scenes to see how our professionals and volunteers care for thousands of marine animals in a million gallons of salt and fresh water.
Times:
Backstage Animal Experiences are available every day at 11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.
See Newport Aquarium like never before.
Go behind the gallery walls and discover what it takes to run our aquarium. You’ll explore dynamic work environments from diver stations to animal acclimation areas.
Join one of our seasoned guides as they share their personal stories about the day-to-day lives of our fascinating animals, and learn about our exciting research and conservation efforts. Along the way you’ll have a hands-on encounter with one of our Educational Outreach animals and see our largest tanks from a fresh perspective.
All ages are welcome on this tour, but all participants must buy a ticket except for infant in arms.
Penguin Encounters
You’re invited to visit The Penguin House, the backstage home of our African penguins.
Get up close and personal for this exclusive 20-minute encounter with these adorable birds.
Times:
Penguin Encounters are available every day except Wednesday at 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm & 3:00pm
You are invited inside The Penguin House, the backstage home of our African penguins.
During this exclusive 20-minute encounter, you will talk with one of our Animal Experience Specialists who handle these adorable birds. Watch up close as the penguins waddle, wiggle and shake their tails.
You get to take pictures of the penguins, and maybe even touch one! These penguins are from a temperate environment, so no coats are needed.
All ages are welcome on this tour, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This experience is recommended for children ages 4 and older. All participants must buy a ticket except for infant in arms.
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