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HOURS & ADMISSION

*Updated Summer 2026* 

The Atlantic City Aquarium is open year round, 7 days a week.

SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS: Through September 7, 2026, Aquarium hours are 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (last admission 6:00 p.m.). Beginning September 8, 2026,  regular Aquarium hours of  9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.) will be back in effect.

The Atlantic City Aquarium is Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day. 

PRICE OF ADMISSION (Effective June 1, 2026)

  • $15 (Ages 13 & Up)
  • $10 Seniors
  • $8 Children (Ages 3-12)
  • FREE for children Ages 2 and under
  • Annual passes can be purchased for Adults $60 (Ages 13 & Up) or Seniors $50 (Ages 62+) - Children $40 (Ages 3-12)

EVENT PRICING

All Day Party Room Rental: $1,200
Enjoy full-day use of our private party room from 10 am to 5 pm. Includes setup of tables and chairs, plus full aquarium admission for up to 75 guests for the duration of the event (10 am to 5 pm)
 
Birthday Party Package: $500
Enjoy a 2-hour celebration in our private party room. Includes table and chair setup, plus full aquarium admission for up to 75 guests during your event.
 
For all event inquiries, please contact Atlantic City Aquarium at 609.348. 2880
 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fish of Mid-Atlantic – Over 25,000 gallons of water featuring “Groman” a 225 lb Loggerhead Sea Turtle and a variety of species from the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Tropical Reef – Live Coral Reef, Fu Manchu Lionfish, Unicorn Tang are just a few inhabitants of the Tropical Reef exhibit.
  • Off the Docks – Featuring Moon Jellies, Lobsters, Blue Crabs and more.
  • Estuary Exhibit – See Diamondback Turtles up close, touch horseshoe crabs, whelks and more marsh species
  • All new “Under the Sea” Coloring area
  • COMING SOON Six new hands on touch tanks surrounding the famous Cow Nose Ray Touch Tank

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

Directions – located at 800 North New Hampshire Avenue  Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Garden State Parkway North or South to:
Atlantic City Expressway East into Atlantic City.

From any spot in Atlantic City.

  • Travel North on Atlantic or Pacific Avenues.
  • Turn left on New Hampshire Ave. and follow to the end.
  • Stop before you hit the water.

Free Parking Onsite.
School Bus & Motor Coach parking on site for visiting groups only.


CONTACT AND LOCATION

Atlantic City Aquarium
800 North New Hampshire Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

609-348-2880

Nautical Park Manager
Lisa Schall is the Nautical Park Manager who manages and oversees the daily operations of Gardner’s Basin Park, the recreational and commercial marinas, commercial tenants and the Atlantic City Aquarium.  Lisa believes the Aquarium and Gardner’s Basin are two of the top non-casino tourist attractions in Atlantic City and offer a much needed, first-class experience for residents and visitors in addition to providing outstanding educational programs for students. Lisa has been with the Aquarium and Gardner’s Basin since 1999 serving in various management positions.  Prior to her employment with Gardner’s Basin Lisa spent seventeen years at Caesars Atlantic City as Bus Marketing Manager.