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Ticket prices

Tickets now on sale through September 7, 2026.
Purchase your tickets in advance for a smooth entry process.

  • Adult $65 (ages 18–69)
  • Youth $50 (ages 5–17)
  • Senior $50 (ages 70+)

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Membership

Your membership support enables us to carry out this urgent work both in California and around the world.

  • Free admission for one year
  • Exclusive member-only hours and events
  • Discounts on tours, dining and merchandise in our gift shop and online store

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Other ways to visit

We’re committed to providing access programs so that more people can join in our mission to inspire conservation of the ocean.

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Museums for All

Free admission for up to four people for valid SNAP EBT (or CalFresh/EBT in California) cardholders.

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Community Group Visits

Complimentary group admission to eligible nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Learning programs

Field trips

Bring your students on a field trip to the Aquarium! We offer free in-person and virtual field trips.

Things to do

Seabirds Feeding

Join puffins, common murres, and oystercatchers for a meal and learn more about these feathered friends.

Find out more – Seabirds Feeding

Making Into the Deep

Join our team on a journey to bring the deep sea to the surface in our groundbreaking exhibition.

Find out more – Making Into the Deep

Underwater Explorers

Ages 8–13
Let your kids discover the underwater world through surface scuba diving in our Great Tide Pool.

Find out more – Underwater Explorers

Exhibits to explore

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Exhibits

Explore our exhibits and meet all the amazing and animals that live in waters from the shore to the open sea.

Keep planning your visit

Schedule

See the Aquarium's hours and daily schedule.

See what’s on – Schedule

Directions & parking

Get directions to the Aquarium and view parking and public transportation options in the area.

Read more – Directions & parking

Dining & shopping

Learn about dining and shopping options during your visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Read more – Dining & shopping

Accessibility & inclusion guide

We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are accepted, appreciated, and valued.

Read more – Accessibility & inclusion guide