1 Kid Free Ends Sunday! Get Your Tickets in Advance Online Before They're Gone!
Purchase Online
Winter Family Days and the 1 Kid Free offer ends this Sunday March 1!
By purchasing online in advance, you'll get to skip the ticket line and lock in your entry time for easy planning.
Some dates and entry times sell out of tickets so book online in advance to make sure you don’t miss out.
One Kid FREE!
Winter Family Days
Newport Aquarium’s most popular deal of the year, Winter Family Days, is here. Don't miss this deal!
Sponsored by our friends at Skyline Chili, during Winter Family Days one child is admitted FREE with each full-priced adult ticket.
This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts.
Popular days like weekends and holidays sell out fast. Purchasing tickets online, in advance is the only way to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and time.
You'll receive one free children's (age 2-12) admission in your shopping cart with every full price adult ticket purchased.
Last entry time is one hour before close.
Now through March 1, 2020
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
All Passes Just $38.99!
Newport Aquarium Annual Pass
For a limited time only, all Annual Passes are $38.99. That's a savings of up to $16 per pass!
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 VIP Passholder Events like the Spring 2020 opening of Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels!
- Special Bring-a-Friend Free Days during Passholder Appreciation Weeks in Spring and Fall
- Discounts on Penguin Encounters and more
- Click here to see an entire list of benefits
Renewing your existing passes? Please call our renewal specialists at 1-800-406-3474 to take advantage of this offer.
At Newport Aquarium:
- 20% discount on Penguin Encounters
- 20% discount on Backstage Animal Experience
- 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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