Get the BEST VALUE with a Newport Aquarium Membership and don’t miss out on a single thing when you visit as much as you want for a full year! Enjoy the NEW exhibit, Jellies: Go With The Flow, meet new animal friends and experience unique seasonal events. Being a Member pays for itself in as little as 2 visits – plus you can get great benefits like free parking, Bring-A-Friend FREE days, extra discounts and more. Get your Membership today!
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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Select Days: May 24 to June 22, 2025
Watch Mermaids glide and twirl through the water with their tropical fish friends in an unforgettable, real-life fairytale. Step into the enchanted Mermaid Cove, where a Mermaid might swim right up to say hello—while you gently touch the Stingrays gliding all around! Don't miss your chance to meet a Mermaid in person during special photo-ready moments at Shark Ray Bay Theater. Mermaids appear every day except Tuesdays, and schedules may vary—so be sure to check the Mermaid Appearance Schedule when planning your visit. Included FREE with your Newport Aquarium Membership!
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Get your tickets NOW to the most unique Mother’s Day Brunch in town! Meet one of Newport Aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors and enjoy a buffet brunch served in the Riverside Room featuring spectacular views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. Plus, Mom receives a special piece of Penguin Art! Aquarium admission is included. Members receive a special discount!
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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)
**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.
Once 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!
