Membership Has Its Perks

​We have all heard the saying, “Membership has its perks.” And this certainly is true at the Aquarium. But joining our team means a lot more than just what you get out of it.


We value each and every one of our members. We rely on membership support to be able to continue providing excellent care to the animals, excel in our educational programming, and have the resources to pursue vital research in marine conservation. It is because we are so thankful to those of you who choose to join us in these important endeavors, that we are excited to offer back special opportunities and gifts to say thank you. Below are some of the tangible benefits of purchasing a membership with the Virginia Aquarium, but we promise you that there are greater gifts than we can list here. If you are not a member already and would like to join, we have a variety of packages from which to choose and you can join easily and conveniently right online. So, be sure to read through all that we have to offer to our members and see that Membership does in fact have its perks.

Member Benefits

  • Unlimited admission to the Aquarium for one year
  • FREE parking for the time of your Membership
  • Exclusive invitations to exhibit previews and on occasion, early ticket access
  • Member-only events and discounted admission to other special events
  • Discounted Boat Trips and Adventure Park entrance
  • 20% Aquarium store discount throughout the year
  • 10% Discount at Osprey Café
  • Discounted admission for Member guests
  • Discounted tickets for the Virtual Reality Pods
  • Discounted admission to over 150 participating zoos and aquariums nationwide.

    *Please be sure to call ahead of your visit as the Virginia Aquarium is not responsible for policy changes at other businesses or facilities.

    Do you still have some questions?

    Talk to one of our representatives at the Aquarium's Member Services Desk or at the admissions counter. We have a membership package perfect for anyone. Peruse our different membership levels at this link.

    Are you ready to step into Membership? You can purchase (or renew) your membership at the button below.

    [Note to reader: Please check for current Membership information on our website as the information may have changed since this was posted.]