Hours and Fees

Hours:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily year-round
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Fees:
Adults: $8
Seniors: $7
Children: Ages 6-17: $6
5 and under: FREE
North Carolina Aquarium Society members: FREE
North Carolina school groups that register in advance: FREE
(for further information on school group registration and pricing visit the Teacher link)

Free Days:
Martin Luther King Day
Veteran’s Day

Military Discounts
The North Carolina Aquariums participate in the Military Voucher Program. Active duty and retired military personnel can purchase tickets at a discounted rate from many Tickets and Tours Offices at military bases nationwide. Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount. Please contact the facilities closest to you for ticket prices or additional information.

Membership
Join the Aquarium family and become a member! Memberships are offered at several different levels and come with unbelievable benefits including FREE admission to all three of the NC Aquariums. For more information about membership, click on the membership link to the left.

Admission fees support maintenance, operations, and development of new exhibits to maintain an exciting and educational experience for Aquarium visitors. The Aquariums accept cash, traveler’s checks, Master Card and Visa as payments for admission fees.