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Open Daily*

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*The Texas State Aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day (December 25).

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Admission to the Texas State Aquarium includes parking plus several other experiences:

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Daily Admission Prices

Members: Free
Adult (13 & Up): $35.95
Senior (65 & Up): $33.95
Military or Student: $33.95
Child (3-12): $25.95
Child 2 and under: Free
Parking: Free

*4D Theater and other presentations are included in admission ticket. Ticket allows for reentry on same day.

Prices are subject to change.

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We’re now offering Exclusive Encounters, where you can explore behind-the-scenes, help feed sea turtles and sharks, and enjoy up-close interactions with dolphins, an octopus, and other animals!

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Free Parking

There are two parking lots for the Aquarium. The main parking lot is located in front with additional parking to the right. Directions to the Aquarium

Visitor Info

• Please visit Harbor Bridge Project for traffic updates prior to your visit.
• Military discounts available with advance purchase of tickets at the following MWR/ITT offices: Fort Hood, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station Kingsville and Randolph Air Force Base
• Gift Shop/Food Court/Handicapped Accessible
• By entering, you consent to your voice and photography being used without compensation in any and all media and marketing materials, and you release the Texas State Aquarium from any liability of usage.
• Strollers are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Single-capacity strollers are $5 while double-capacity strollers are $7. 
• Wheelchairs are available to be rented at no charge.
• Only service animals are permitted inside the Aquarium; no other animals are allowed.
• The Texas State Aquarium is a member of the AZA Reciprocity program. Members of participating institutions will receive up to two admission tickets at the discounted rate. The discount is only available on-site and you must present a valid membership card and photo id in order to receive the discount. Please call before visiting to confirm your discount. Click here for more information.

Visitor Map

Educational Programs

We offer several different educational programs and packages for teachers, schools, and parents visiting the Aquarium.

School Programs

Aquavision Distance Learning

School Year Camps

Homeschool 

Outreach Programs

Teacher Opportunities and Resources

Overnight Visits

Teen STEM Café

Summer SeaCamp

Tips for a Great Visit

• Check out our program schedule and map to plan your visit.
• Arrive early for Dolphin, Wild Flight and dive presentations.
• When possible, bring baby backpacks or baby slings instead of strollers to get through crowded areas with ease.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Check weather, as some of our presentations and exhibits are outdoors.
• To avoid big crowds during the summer months, try visiting during the week. Busiest times to visit are 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.
• Many schools schedule field trips for April and May. Visit after 1 p.m. to avoid larger groups.
• To avoid long lines at the ticket counter, become a Member of the Aquarium.

Nearby Accommodations

Best Western
300 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, Tx 78401
(361) 883-5111

Colonia Del Rey RV Park
1717 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, Tx 78418
(361) 937-2435

Embassy Suites by Hilton
4337 SPID
Corpus Christi, Tx 78411
(361) 853-7899 

Hilton Garden Inn Corpus Christi
6717 South Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 991-8200

Hotel De Ville
3500 Surfside Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
(361) 882-3500

Omni
900 N. Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX  78401
(361) 887-1600

Puerto Del Sol RV Park
5100 Timon Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
(361) 882-5373

Radisson Hotel
3200 Surfside Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
(361) 883-9700

Waves Resort
14353 Commodore Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 589 – 4220