For a limited time, get 2 extra months FREE and 2 Summers full of fun when you purchase a Gold or Platinum Membership! See Mermaids now, plus join in the fun at all the special seasonal events like Shark Summer, Underwater Pumpkin GLOW, Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland and more. Visit as much as you want and waddle with penguins, smile with stingrays, get surrounded by sharks and be mesmerized at the NEW exhibit, Jellies: Go With The Flow. Don’t miss out on 14 months full of amazing adventures and cherished memories for you and your family. Sunday, July 27 is your ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE to get 2 extra months FREE!
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 with your Silver Membership. Upgrade to a Gold Membership for extra benefits like Bring-A-Friend FREE Days, $5 off guest tickets, 2 free parking vouchers and No Reservations Required. Or get VIP benefits like 2 Good-Any-Day guest tickets, $5 off guest tickets, 1 Free Virtual Reality ticket and 1 Free Behind-the-Scenes Tour ticket with a Platinum Membership!
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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Ride a wave of fun this summer at Newport Aquarium—the Shark Capital of the Midwest—during Shark Summer! Start your shark-tastic journey with a Shark Tracker adventure, where you'll discover dozens of sharks and rays—some you can even touch! Feel the thrill as you cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and explore the Shark Nursery, home to a variety of fascinating shark eggs. Take a bite out of the summer blahs with shark jaws and touch a prehistoric Megalodon tooth! Shark Summer is FREE with General Admission or Membership and is presented by Kroger.
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FLASH SALE - SAVE 15% on General Admission for a limited time. Plus, Members can save 20% on General Admission! Newport Aquarium is ready to rock on the river again with an exclusive family-friendly public ticketed event for Labor Day Weekend’s Riverfest Fireworks! Enjoy the best location available for one of the largest annual pyro-musical displays in the US.
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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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| 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 August 10 – 15! 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!
