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Downtown Aquarium, Houston

Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. You’ll be amazed by all the fascinating sea creatures, sharks, and more. Touch and feed stingrays at Stingray Reef, and catch a glimpse of the magnificent Bengal Tigers of the Maharaja's Temple.

Houston CityPASS includes:

General Admission: Aquarium Adventure Exhibit — Entry includes 500,000 gallons of underwater exhibits with domestic and international marine species on display.

The six-acre entertainment and dining complex is home to a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, with over 400 species of aquatic life from around the globe.

Step inside the sunken hull of a 17th century Spanish galleon and look out at the beautiful diversity of species the ocean world has to offer.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Tour the marsh and bayous of the Gulf Coast in the Texas Bayou. Enjoy wild encounters with gators, alligator snapping turtles and spotted gar, and see the crayfish, catfish and bullfrogs that make this a true Cajun Country experience.

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    Step back in time when you enter the Shipwreck. From inside the sunken hull of a 17th century Spanish galleon, see the amazing diversity of species the ocean holds, including living coral reefs, a giant pacific octopus and a moray eel, plus a colorful array of fish.

  3. 03.

    Visit the lush Rainforest and keep an eye out for red-bellied piranhas and venomous freshwater stingrays. Enjoy the colorful displays of an emerald tree boa, rainforest frogs and beautiful birds.

Visit Downtown Aquarium, Houston with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Downtown Aquarium, Houston while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays are least crowded.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll experience at Downtown Aquarium.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Aquarium Restaurant & Dive Lounge

Gift Shops: Treasure Chest Gift Shop

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

All-Day Adventure Pass

Take a thrilling ride into the Shark Voyage Tunnel and play the day away with exciting midway games and amusements! Rides and games require a separate fee; upgrade to an All-Day Adventure Pass at the ticket booth. Cost for CityPASS guests: $6 unlimited access.

$5 Off Gift Shop Purchase

Get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more at Treasure Chest gift shop.

Free Chef's Appetizer of the Day

Free Chef’s Appetizer of Day in the Aquarium Restaurant with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Downtown Aquarium
  • 410 Bagby Street at Memorial Drive
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • Sun-Thu, 10am-9pm
  • Fri-Sat, 10am-10pm

Hours adjusted seasonally.

Occasional early closures or late openings may occur due to private events.

Please contact Downtown Aquarium to check current hours when planning your visit.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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CityPASS was a vacation life saver!!
My husband and I purchased two passes and it was THE BEST investment ever. Our weekend getaway was jam packed with exciting things to do. We didn't have to worry about carrying enough money or standing in long lines.
Great experience
It was easy to buy online, easy to use and was so worth it. We took the family to Houston to hit up all the museums, zoo, and aquarium; the works. We had an amazing time and had no issues using our CityPASS. We bought it online and printed the confirmation. Easy.
AWESOME!!
The CityPASS was the best thing I have ever purchased for one of our vacations! It gave us so many things to do and at a very affordable price for a family of 5! I will purchase a CityPASS every time we go on vacation from now on!
The BEST option for having fun around Houston
This is really the best option you´ve got. I had family visiting for a week and we decided to give it a try...it was totally worth it! The options available are on point, plus you get amazing discounts and coupons...all of this for a considerably lower price than you would if you paid for each option individually. So go for it!
Best Bang For Your Buck.
CityPASS ROCKS! I am a single parent to 3 awesome kiddos. This year I had family visit from CA and needed to show them the great state of Texas, but on a budget. I found the Houston CityPASS while doing a search and was I excited.
Houston CityPASS is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 4262.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing We have been to two places so far loved then both with our CityPASS
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great! Compramos el CityPASS en nuestra visita a Houston en Diciembre 2025 y nos pareció muy buena opción. Se ahorra bastante en las entradas. Está limitado a ciertas actividades en algunos de los destinos, pero aún así creemos que vale la pena, en algunos destinos te preguntan si quieres hacer un upgrade, claro, con costo adicional. En nuestro caso llevamos niños de 11 y 13 años y en Kemah para los juegos estuvo genial, aunque por las fechas había filas pero pasamos días muy agradables. Nosotros visitamos: NASA, Kemah Boardway, Aquarium Dowtown y Zoo. Tuvimos otras actividades que nos impidieron usar uno de los destinos que aún podíamos visitar, nos quedamos con ganas del Musel de Historia, pero esperamos en la siguiente visita asistir.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING It's a wonderful way to take advantage of museums and various activities to discover some of the most highly recommended sights in Houston.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don’t buy it. I don’t recommend. The Museum of Natural History and the aquarium require an additional fee to access some of their most interesting attractions. Whereas everything is included when purchasing the regular pass individually. The aquarium is a waste of time. Go to the Zoo to see better aquariums and sea life.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value Great value - I would NOT recommend the Downtown Aquarium at all. You will get much better value with the other sites. Note that the Houston Zoo does NOT require reservations!!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-09
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