Seattle Aquarium (Seattle)

Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Seattle Aquarium building on Pier 59, seen from Victor Steinbrueck Park.

Seattle Aquarium in Seattle: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Timed-ticket pricing varies by date/time — see official site; youth 4–12 reduced, children 3 and under always free.

Address1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101

HoursOpen daily 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., last entry 5 p.m.

PricesTimed-ticket pricing varies by date/time — see official site; youth 4–12 reduced, children 3 and under always free

Price notesThe official plan page does not publish one fixed adult price (timed/variable pricing). Confirm the price for a specific date and time on the official site. Tickets cover Pier 59, Pier 60 and the Ocean Pavilion.

Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: youth 4–12 reduced; children 3 and under always free (official plan page).

BookingTimed tickets; the official site advises reserving online in advance.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityOfficial site: habitats and restrooms are wheelchair-accessible and wheelchairs can be checked out at Guest Services (Pier 59 and Ocean Pavilion); the Aquarium states it is registered as a certified sensory-inclusive facility. Other attributes: Not confirmed.

ParkingPaid parking nearby, including Hillclimb Garage, 1422 Alaskan Way; the official site directs visitors to SpotHero for waterfront parking.

Hours in detailOpen daily 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., last entry 5 p.m., 365 days a year including holidays. Special hours: Thanksgiving 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.); Christmas Eve 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (last entry 3 p.m.); Christmas Day 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.). (Re-verified on the Aquarium's Hours, Discounts & Groups page, opened 2026-11-05; Christmas Eve special hours added in this pass.)

Tickets & bookingDiscounts for persons with disabilities, seniors 65+ and military are available only at admission gates for next available time slot; purchasing tickets online ahead can offer savings (per FAQ). Aides for persons with disabilities enter free, reservations not required for an aide. Washington EBT/WIC/ProviderOne recipients: $5 general admission tickets (limit four per household, WA residents only) are sold only at the Aquarium for the next available time slot — no online reservations for discount tickets.

AccessibilityDedicated Accessibility page: buildings and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Free wheelchair checkout from Guest Services desk at Pier 59 or Ocean Pavilion, first-come first-served. Assistive listening via ListenWIFI app in Puget Sound Hall, Life on the Edge and throughout Ocean Pavilion; phones with app, hearing loops and headphones checkout from Guest Services (ID and phone number left). Social story, access maps and sensory guide map available before arrival. Service animals: trained dogs or miniature horses meeting ADA standard, on non-retractable physical leash; pets and emotional support animals not allowed.

Sensory notesKultureCity sensory-inclusive partnership: sensory bags at Guest Services with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads; signage identifies louder areas; KultureCity app provides social story. Sensory-friendly early mornings with limited attendance, advanced registration required, free KultureCity sensory bags to borrow, quiet spaces throughout.

Age notesKids 3 years old and younger enter free (per waterfront day guide).

Family facilitiesPrivate nursing/pumping pod behind Caring Cove play space, accessed by reservation through Mamava app or with staff help; admission required. Coat check: one small item and/or a coat may be checked at Guest Services Pier 59 as space allows; no storage for food, luggage or large items.

Official tipsGenerally less busy on non-holiday weekdays and after 3 p.m. on weekends (official FAQ crowd tip). Eating is strictly prohibited in some habitats including Window on Washington Waters, Birds & Shores, harbor seal habitat and entire Ocean Pavilion.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Seattle Aquarium — Seattle, Washington

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