1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., chicago
Aquarium, Landmark
Details verified more than six months ago
Open now
$29.95-$39.95
Shedd Aquarium, a national historic landmark, has been home to more than 32,000 unique animals since 1930. It welcomes more than 2 million visitors to meet beluga whales and bluegills, rockhopper penguins and rockfish, alligators and an alligator snapping turtle, and so much more from the world's oceans, lakes, rivers, and reefs. Several permanent exhibits at Shedd include Waters of the World, Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, Stingray Touch, Oceanarium, Fantasea, One World, and 4D Theater.
Book your tickets in advance to skip the long lines and avoid being sold out.
- Download Shedd Go app to help you navigate the aquarium.
- There is a cafe and restaurant inside the aquarium, but visitors can bring their meals or snacks and enjoy them in the designated areas.
- Visitors can touch and feed Stingrays until noon. Sea Star and Sturgeon touch are open all day, every day.
- Check out the events calendar for special events: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/calendar/week/
- Admission ticket fees
- Children $30
- Youth $40
- Adults $40
- Senior citizens $40
Purchase Tickets
Discount information
- Illinois residents (additional discount for Chicago Residents) get discounted tickets price. There is also free entry on certain days for Illinois residents; check https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/get-tickets/discount-and-free-days for more details.
- EBT Card holders (SNAP benefits) can receive free and discounted admission by showing their EBT cards.
- Educators from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin receive complimentary tickets using this link: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/tickets?event_id=107 .
- Chicago police officers, firefighters, and active U.S. Military personnel receive free general admission; use this link: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/tickets?event_id=107 .
- Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank branded debit or credit card - physical or electronic/digital card holders receive free entry on select days; check the free dates: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/tickets?event_id=117
- Additional details: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/get-tickets/discount-and-free-days
- Local Favorite
- Walking Around
- Wildlife
- Sea World
- Aquarium
- Educational Workshops
- Kids Friendly
Plan a private event at Shedd by following this link: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/plan-a-private-event/
- Monday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am-9:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm