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Seattle Aquarium

Discover the wonders of the Salish Sea — otters, seals, the giant Pacific octopus, and more. Touch live sea creatures in tide pools. Marvel at vibrant tropical ecosystems in the new Ocean Pavilion, a separate building across from the Pier 59 entrance. Enjoy daily activities and diver presentations. Get access to the entire campus — and amazing opportunities to learn about Earth’s one ocean.

Seattle CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes historic Pier 59, Pier 60, and the new Ocean Pavilion.

Seattle C3 includes:

General Admission — Entry includes historic Pier 59, Pier 60, and the new Ocean Pavilion.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Explore the Aquarium's three buildings — Pier 59, Pier 60, and the Ocean Pavilion — to experience Earth’s connected waters, from Puget Sound all the way to the other side of the world.

  2. 02.

    Visit the new Ocean Pavilion in a separate building located across from the Pier 59 entrance. It's home to more than 3,500 tropical marine animals and plants found in the Coral Triangle, an area in Southeast Asia so rich in biodiversity that it’s been called “the Amazon of the Seas.”

  3. 03.

    Step through a short tunnel into the one-of-a-kind Underwater Dome exhibit for a 360-degree view into an amazing 400,000-gallon habitat filled with hundreds of fascinating Puget Sound fish.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Weekdays tend to be the least crowded. To get the full experience, allow two to three hours for your visit.

You can visit all three Seattle Aquarium buildings — Pier 59, Pier 60 (accessed through the Pier 59 entrance), and the Ocean Pavilion (located across from the Pier 59 entrance) — as many times as you'd like during the same day. Retain your printed Aquarium ticket for reentry.

Check the schedule of daily activities and presentations before you visit.

Find helpful information for planning your Seattle Aquarium visit.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Aquarium Café

Shopping: Pier 59 and Ocean Pavilion

Accessibility

All regular exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Visit the Aquarium's website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and parking and transportation information.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Seattle Aquarium
  • 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59
  • Seattle, WA 98101
  • — On the downtown waterfront, below Pike Place Market
    — Seattle Aquarium occupies three separate buildings: Pier 59, Pier 60 (accessed through the Pier 59 entrance), and the Ocean Pavilion (located across from the Pier 59 entrance).
  • Daily: 9:30am-6pm

Last Entry: 1 hour before closing

Early Closures:
— 2pm on June 5
— 4pm on Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November)
— 4pm on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)

Late Opening: 11:30am on Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

Seattle CityPASS
Excellent Value and Selection
We highly recommend getting the Seattle CityPASS. We were really overwhelmed with all of the activities when we started planning our trip through Seattle; there is so much to do. It gave us a really well rounded tour of the highlights of Seattle.
The Way to Go
For your money's worth, the CityPASS Seattle is the best way to go. Not only did it include the best attractions in Seattle for the adults, it was perfect for the children, too.
We Rocked Seattle
Our family of four had great fun touring Seattle's best sites! Despite being locals, we don't often get the time to see all the fun family destinations that Seattle has to offer. These passes paid for themselves within the first two locations compared to regular entry fees.
CityPass Seattle
This was one of the coolest things we have ever purchased while traveling and I would recommend it to anyone! We saw all of Seattle, with two little kids, and we did it for half the price.
A no-brainer if you visit Space Needle and more...
Two trips to Space Needle alone is almost the price of the Seattle CityPASS. If you do anything nearby like Chihuly and MoPOP, you're already ahead.
Seattle CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 10480.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing time! So glad we got to pick 3 of the 5 Great choices. We went to zoo, aquarium, harbor tour, chihuly gardens and space needle!! Would love to see wheel on the choices to or add on to the package. Overall great experience june 2026. World cup was in town and we did t know that either!
Date published: 2026-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Choice in Travel My experience with CityPASS was wonderful! I flew my father to Seattle to celebrate our very first Father's Day together, and CityPASS made it possible for me to treat him to Seattle's top attractions without breaking the bank. Even though I live here, I had never visited Chihuly Garden and Glass. We were both speechless at the beauty of the artwork. We also enjoyed lunch at the café, which was delicious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We had an amazing time at the Space Needle. While my dad enjoyed a drink, I savored some of our famous Rainier cherries as we took in the breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains. Our Argosy Harbor Cruise was relaxing, fun, educational, and very family-friendly. I also appreciated that they offer ADA accessibility, making the experience welcoming for everyone. Visiting the Seattle Aquarium was especially memorable because my dad had never been to an aquarium before. Watching the giant Pacific octopus being fed was definitely a highlight! Purchasing CityPASS ended up being one of the best decisions of our trip. For five straight days, we always had something exciting to do, and we created memories we'll both treasure for years to come. I highly recommend CityPASS to anyone visiting Seattle—it offers incredible value and lets you experience so much of what makes the city special.
Date published: 2026-06-27
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Neither great nor terrible Bought the pass for Seattle and it was very handy for three venues on the old Worlds Fair site. Noted that the passes are very difficult to manage if the group is splitting up or attending at different times. Also was complicated to juggle the passes at the gates for entry. Did I save money? I dunno, we skipped some of the options so it might have been easier and even money to go a la carte. Also, was a bummer for the Seattle Art Museum to not be included in the pass.
Date published: 2026-06-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome CityPASS was a great money-saver. We enjoyed all five of the attractions - Space Needle and Aquarium + Museum of Pop Culture, one hour boat tour and Chihuly museum.
Date published: 2026-06-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No hassle, user friendly and great experiences I like that the pass already includes the space needle and aquarium. Scheduling the additional events was easy and had no issues at each venue using the CityPASS. The city is well aware of this pass and have specific lines for holders. Our first time in Seattle and this pass allowed us to see a lot of great attractions Seattle has to offer.
Date published: 2026-06-22
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