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Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 9PM
  • Friday - Sunday: 8AM - 9PM

Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year.

*Hours are subject to change. Please check back to view hours before your visit.

Please Note

Georgia Aquarium is operating at a reduced guest capacity. Guests are asked to arrive at their ticketed time to ensure entry.

View our updated building map

In an effort to conserve paper, Georgia Aquarium no longer prints maps. We encourage our guests to download the Georgia Aquarium app to access a map of the Aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium is Open

Georgia Aquarium is open

If you've visited us in the past, please note these changes have been put into place to keep our guests, staff, and animals safe:

  • Aquarium Entry

    Entry to Georgia Aquarium will be scheduled in 30-minute timeslots. Your admission is only valid during the timeslot you select. Please arrive on time, this will allow us to ensure proper social distancing is maintained.

  • Masks Encouraged

    For the safety of our guests, team members and our animals, Georgia Aquarium is encouraging all guests to wear a mask during their visit.

  • Reduced Capacity

    Georgia Aquarium is limiting the number of guests allowed in the building at one time. This reduced capacity will allow guests to visit the Aquarium while staying an appropriate distance from other guests.

  • Get Your Ticket

    Tickets need to be purchased in advance of your visit.

Special Offers

Military Discount
Discounted Admission To Those Who Protect Our Freedoms

Georgia Resident Birthday
FREE admission on your special day!

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CityPASS
CityPASS saves 44% on Atlanta’s 5 top attractions, including a Georgia Aquarium Anytime Pass. CityPASS is valid for one general admission to each attraction during its 30-day validity period, so it’s perfect for multiple day trips or vacations!

Get a Painting from one of our own artists
In addition to being cuddly and cute, some of our animals are also budding artists! For the first time, you can order a one-of-a-kind painting created by one of our animals — giving you a work of art truly like no other.

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Book a Virtual Guided Tour

Sit back and enjoy guided virtual tours through Georgia Aquarium’s galleries and behind the scenes areas. Take a dive into Ocean Voyager Built by The Home Depot, swim in the lakes and rivers represented in Southern Company River Scout or explore the chilly unknown in Cold Water Quest. Curious to see how we brought the oceans to Atlanta? Peek behind the curtain on our Behind the Seas Tour.

Explore the galleries and exhibits of Georgia Aquarium with the following virtual tours:

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