Unlimited Visits. Unforgettable Moments.
Our FREE Pre-K Membership allows children aged 2–4 to enjoy a year of fun and learning with us! Go beyond the glass and create unforgettable memories with your child. Touch a shark, explore glowing jellies, and watch their eyes light up with wonder — all year long.
Your FREE Pre-K Membership includes:
Parent/Guardian MUST provide proof of age upon activation. Child must be between the ages of 2 and 4 years old at time of activation at Newport Aquarium. Original or copy (digital is acceptable) of birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork or green card with birth date are all considered proof of age. PRO TIP: Preload your child's photo when registering to help expedite your activation process at Newport Aquarium!
Pre-K Membership comes with all the benefits of a Silver Membership including unlimited visits and 10% off purchase in the Gift Shop Sharky’s Café and Sweet Dreams Candy Company. Pre-K Members accompanied by Gold and Platinum Members will also enjoy no reservations required!
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SubscribeWhen planning your first visit to Activate your Pre-K Membership, a reservation for the child is not required. We strongly recommend the other members of your visiting party purchase tickets in advance online or if they are Silver Members, they make an advanced reservation. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining availability for the day.
Once your Pre-K Membership is activated, we strongly recommend making a reservation when planning future visits. For more information on how you make a reservation, you can visit here.
Explore underwater Pumpkin GLOW at Newport Aquarium September 19 – November 2, 2025! Discover giant glowing animals made from pumpkins in your favorite exhibits. Watch as your animal friends get pumpkin treats and special fall enrichment while Jack-O-Lanterns become artificial reefs for the animals to explore. Wander through an underwater pumpkin patch surrounded by sharks! It’s a fall adventure like you’ve never experienced before, filled with family fun and memories at every turn.
PumpkinsSee Scuba Santa swim underwater with a tank full of sharks November 27 – December 24, 2025! Through some holiday magic, tell him what you want for Christmas – Scuba Santa can see, hear and speak with you while he’s underwater surrounded by all his fishy friends. Meet cheerful elves straight from the North Pole and join in the fun as Scuba Santa fills the Theater with bubbles. His magical bubbles will float and fall all around you and every time a bubble pops, a wish will come true for someone throughout the world.
Scuba Santa
Your little explorer will get up-close views as they explore the world of Seahorses, Sea Dragons and Pipefish in this colorful exhibit.
Your little ones will get eye-to-eye with Stingrays when they explore the underwater tunnel. They even have the opportunity to touch them!
Kids climb and play their way through Coral Cove and color a fishy friend that they can bring to life in the animated world of Splash & Bubbles!
Your child will visit a world they’ve never experienced as they explore the ruins of a sunken ship scattered across the sea floor, now home to hundreds of animals including mysterious eels and everyone’s favorite - Clownfish!
Strollers are permitted, but your little ones will enjoy the aquarium experience more without one.
Free Pre-K Membership comes with all the benefits of a Silver Membership including unlimited visits and 10% off purchases in the Gift Shop, Sharky’s Café and Sweet Dreams Candy Company.
Yes. Pre-K Members are eligible to attend new exhibit openings and seasonal event previews. Some special events such as Aquarium After Dark and Mother’s Day Brunch require an additional ticket purchase to attend. Pre-K Members will not be able to attend after-hours events with posted age restrictions like Sea of Love which is a 21+ event.
No. Since these events are an exclusive perk to membership, all guests attending Member-only events must be members. We strongly recommend that parents become members too so your whole family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. Get your Membership today and enjoy great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more! Learn more about Memberships here.
When planning your first visit to Activate your Pre-K Membership, a reservation for the child is not required. We strongly recommend the other members of your visiting party purchase tickets in advance online or if they are Silver Members, they make an advanced reservation. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining availability for the day.
Once your Pre-K Membership is activated, we strongly recommend making a reservation when planning future visits. Pre-K Members accompanied by Gold and Platinum Members will also enjoy no reservations required. For more information on how you make a reservation, you can visit here.
Instructions for making an online reservation can be found here:
