Three levels of Membership allow you to choose the benefits that fit your family’s needs while letting you Discover the Wonder all year long. Enjoy unlimited visits for one full year, discounts on your food and souvenir purchases and exclusive invitations to new exhibit openings and seasonal event previews.
Get unlimited visits for a full year plus a 10% discount on your food and souvenir purchases and Penguin Encounter tickets.
Child and Senior pricing available.
Children under 2 are free.
Gold Membership includes extra benefits like exclusive member events, Bring-A-Friend FREE Days, free parking vouchers and more!
Child and Senior pricing available.
Children under 2 are free.
Platinum Membership includes all the benefits of Gold, plus 2 bonus Good-Any-Day Bring-A-Friend Free tickets and guaranteed entry without a reservation!
Child and Senior pricing available.
Children under 2 are free.
Annual Passholders and Annual Members receive discounts on Penguin Encounter tickets! Take a journey halfway across the world to Cape Town, South Africa where you’ll step right into the habitat of a colony of nearly a dozen African Penguins. Learn all about these amazing penguin ambassadors and their natural environment as you watch them waddle, call, preen and play just inches away from you. Spots are limited – purchase your exclusive Penguin Encounter tickets today!
Newport Aquarium Silver Annual Members receive a 10% discount, Gold Annual Members and Annual Passholders receive a 15% discount and Platinum Annual Members receive a 20% discount.
NOW OPEN! Newport Aquarium’s NEW exhibit Jellies: Go With The Flow is a dazzling dive into the shimmering world of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Watch in awe as they float, pulse, and glow, offering a spellbinding dance of nature’s artistry. Whether you’re discovering their incredible life cycle or simply soaking in their ethereal beauty, this exhibit invites you to go beyond the glass like never before! This isn’t just an exhibit—it’s your front-row ticket to an aquatic spectacle that will leave you enchanted and eager to learn more about the magic of marine life.
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Dates: September 19 – November 2, 2025
Join the fun this fall as you explore an underwater world full of giant, gourd-geous, glowing pumpkins in your favorite exhibits when Underwater Pumpkin GLOW returns September 19 – November 2! It’s a fall adventure like you’ve never experienced before, filled with family fun and memories at every turn.
Learn More| Included Benefits | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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| Discount at the Gift Shop | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Discount at Sharky's Café | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Discount at Sweet Dreams Candy Company | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Discount on Penguin Encounter Tickets | 10% | 15% | 20% |
| Discount on Behind-The-Scenes Tour Tickets | 10% | 15% | 20% |
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| Save 50% on Admission at Select Attractions like Dollywood and More!* | |
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| $5-Off General Admission Guest Tickets | |
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| 2 FREE Parking Validations Per Membership | |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Exclusive: No Reservations Required | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 2 Bonus Good Any Day Guest Tickets - A $79.98 value! | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Virtual Reality Ticket - A $10.00 value! | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Behind-the-Scenes Tour Ticket - A $29.99 value! | |
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*Select Herschend Family Entertainment Properties include: Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO), Wild Adventures (Valdosta, GA), Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ), Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park (Louisville, KY)
**Annual Passholders can see their benefits here.
Memberships expire one year from date purchased. Memberships purchased during a “2 Extra Months Free” promotion expire 14 months from date purchased.
Memberships are not eligible for refunds, cancellations or transfers. Prices, benefits and event dates/times are subject to change without notice.
Newport Aquarium Gold & Platinum Members now receive 50% off Regular 1-Day admission to Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park. Redeem this benefit by showing your Newport Aquarium Membership at the Kentucky Kingdom ticket booth.
Be sure to check out the NEW Discovery Meadow – A 6-acre, $11 million investment that invites all generations to experience the beauty of Kentucky in a festively charming place buzzing with activity and featuring three new family-friendly rides!
Not valid with other discounts or on previously purchased tickets. Additional fees and restrictions may apply. Visit www.kentuckykingdom.com to check operating hours.
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One of the most popular benefits for Gold & Platinum Members is back! Each Gold or Platinum Member in your family gets to bring one FREE guest everyday November 17 - 23! To redeem, log into your online account and select Bring-A-Friend FREE from your list of entitlements.
Learn MoreOnce you purchase your New Annual Membership make sure to create your online account! You can link all of the Memberships in your family together, track your purchase history and expiration dates, make and manage reservations and more! Plus, it makes renewal a breeze!
No. All memberships are purchased for specifically named individuals. This allows families to customize their experience to fit their needs. We offer child and senior discounts on memberships, as well as discounts on renewals if you renew before your membership expires.
No. Memberships may only be used by the person whose name and photo are on the pass. Memberships are nontransferable.
Yes! Once you have downloaded our Newport Aquarium App, you are able to link your passes to your account, and then to your mobile wallet, making it easier to scan your passes upon arrival.
To support our conservation efforts, we ask that you please use the mobile wallet feature found in our Newport Aquarium App. If you prefer a physical card, please stop by Guest Services to get your card printed.
This number is located on the front of your physical membership card and under “Passes” in your online account.
Make sure the phone number you are entering is the same one used to create your membership. This may be different than the one used to create your online account.
Yes. To reduce your wait time in line, we recommend uploading your photo when purchasing so you can start using your digital pass on your first visit.
All promotions and events will be listed on our Aquarium Events page. Email subscription sign up is also available.
Reservations are required for Silver members. Gold and Platinum members do not need to make a reservation. Children with Silver or Pre-k Memberships are welcome to accompany a Gold or Platinum reservation free.
No. Gold and Platinum members do not need to make a reservation to use their Bring-A-Friend Free tickets. If visiting with additional guests, we recommend purchasing $5 Off Guest Tickets in advance.
Yes. Platinum members may use any of their available Bring-A-Friend Free tickets during the same visit and even the same day you purchase your membership.
*Note: Memberships cannot be scanned for exit from the Levee Parking Garage.*
Yes. Your child may not directly use some of their entitlements (parking entitlement or if the child is under the age of 8, their Behind-the-Scenes entitlement), but they are still included with their membership for the convenience of their grownups.
If your child turns two while your membership is still active, they do not need any type of membership for them until yours expires. If your membership is not current, we recommend purchasing a new one before the child turns two, so they are grandfathered in. If your membership is not active when they turn two, the child will need either a ticket or membership for each visit moving forward.
The Free Pre-K Membership is only able to be renewed during the Pre-K promotion activation window.
