Discovery Garden
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Every Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | South Building. Join us for playtime fun focusing on hands-on activities geared towards early learners. Turn nature and science into art in…
Upland River Room Closed
The Upland River Room at the North Building is currently closed while we install new doors to the space.
Featured Events
Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
June 18 | 6:00pm-7:30pm. Town Point Club, Norfolk, VA. Join us for Cocktails with a Cause at Town Point Club in Norfolk on June 18 at 6:00pm to support the Virginia Aquarium…
Toddler Trek
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appr…
Nature Excursion - Fishing at the Aquarium
Thursday, June 19, 2025
June 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm. Members $50 | Non-Members $55. This catch-and-release experience will introduce participants to proven fishing techniques, fish identification, and t…
Zzz's Under the Sea 21+
Saturday, June 21, 2025
June 21, 6:30pm - June 22, 8:30am. Non-Members $130 | Members $120. Snooze under the sea stars during our adult-only overnight event, Zzz's Under the Sea 21+! Calling all ni…
Toddler Tuesday
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet …
Eleanor & Henry Watts Conservation Speaker Series Featuring Jeff Corwin
Sunday, June 29, 2025
SOLD OUT. June 29 | 4:00pm-6:00pm. $5 Members | $10 Public. The Eleanor & Henry Watts Conservation Speaker Series presents celebrity speaker, Jeff Corwin, to give a spec…
Marsh Mindfulness
Monday, June 30, 2025
June 30 | 5:30pm-7:00pm. Members $20 | Non-Members $25. Join us for a serene evening of yoga at the Virginia Aquarium, where the calming sights and sounds of marine life will…
Sharks After Dark
Thursday, July 3, 2025
First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Members $18.98 | Non-Members $37.95. This evening event for adults ages 21+ has special offerings, activities, a…
Creek Cleanup
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Monthly | 8:00am-10:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 8. This is a fun and fin-tastic way for families and groups to be outside and working togethe…
Fireworks Cruises (SOLD OUT)
Friday, July 4, 2025
SOLD OUT. Atlantic Explorer: Boarding at 8:00pm, departing at 8:30pm. Atlantic Scout: Boarding at 8:30pm, departing at 8:45pm. View 4th of July fireworks from a unique vanta…
Sensory Friendly Morning
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with disabilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, sensory…