Directions from hostel:
- Take the "1 train" downtown to "42nd Street/Times Square."
- Transfer to Q train, take it downtown to "West 8th Street/NY Aquarium."
The New York Aquarium is open 365 days a year.
Winter hours
(through April 3) 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Spring hours
(April 4–May 23)10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Weekends & holidays
Last tickets sold 45 minutes prior to closing.
Total Experience Ticket
Includes Planet Earth 4-D Theater PLUS General Admission
| Adult | $17.00 |
| Child | $13.00 |
| Senior | $14.00 |
General Admission
| Adult | $13.00 |
| Child (Ages 3–12) | $9.00 |
| Senior (65+) | $10.00 |
| Groups* | $6.00 |
Children under 3 years old are always free!
*To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group's visit. Please call 718-741-1818.
Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is pay-what-you-wish. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium and around the world.
