Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Details

Hours

9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday

9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday

Summer Hours -

Prices -

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/ticketprices.html

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/discounts.html

Events

Daily Aquatic Shows: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/pdf/Aquatic_Show_Showtimes_2012.pdf

Dives occur daily at 10:30 am, noon, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm.

Animal Encounters occur hourly.

Popular exhibits amongst locals

Many locals recommend the temporary "Jellies" exhibit and the Oceanarium.

Parking options

The Soldier Field north garage entrance is open from 5am to 5pm daily. The small parking lot east of the Field Museum is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

FAQs

What is the significance of the Shedd Aquarium’s Oceanarium?

The Shedd Aquarium was the first inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater collection. More than a million gallons of seawater were shipped by rail from Florida to fill the galleries. In 1929, it was an unprecedented undertaking

Are there discounted or free days at the Shedd Aquarium?

The Shedd Aquarium offers Illinois Resident Discount Days, Illinois residents can enjoy free general admission, which includes the Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, and the Caribbean Reef. Packages including Wild Reef, Polar Play Zone and Abbott Oceanarium are available to Illinois residents at a discounted rate on discount days. There are 52 discount days a year.

In addition to the Illinois Resident Discount Days, Bank of America sponsors a discount for all visitors who present a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch ATM, credit or debit card on the first full weekend of each month. Visitors with a card will receive one free mini-pass admission. Admission benefits are valid for the cardholder only. This offer is not valid during special events or for admission to the 4-D theater. Upgrade your ticket to include the Abbott Oceanarium for an additional fee. For a listing of current discount days, visit: http://www.sheddaquarium.org/discounts.html.

Educators and active-duty military personnel can receive $3 off admission by showing a valid school I.D. or military I.D. at a cashier station when you buy your ticket.

A Great Kids Museum Passport is also available. The pass is good for two adults and two children for general aquarium admission only. Find them at Chicago Public Library branches. Passes must be presented in the general admission line.

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