Two children lean against an exhibit window as a large stingray swims up above them from below.

Member Madness

Monday, March 18, 2024

We are celebrating our Members for the entire month of March! In addition to the monthly Membership perks, you can enjoy even more amazing gifts, discounts, opportunities, an…
Toddler boy playing with foam from cup in toddler science program

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Every Tuesday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet fun with engaging animal stories fo…
Little girl with magnifying glass at Discovery Garden

Discovery Garden

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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…
Toddler girl holds up leaves collected during Toddler Trek on Nature Trail

Toddler Trek

Thursday, March 21, 2024

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…
Mermaid waving from close to the sand inside the Red Sea Aquarium.

Mermaids

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

April 3, 4, and 5 | 6:00pm-9:00pm. General Admission $38 | Members $30. There’s mer-magic at the Virginia Aquarium! Step into an enchanting world where you’ll come face-to-fa…
Sensory friendly child guest with parent at the ray touch pool

Sensory Friendly Morning

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Second Saturday of the month | 7:30am-9:00am | North Building. Families that have members with different abilities are invited to visit the Aquarium in a calm, comfortable, s…
A tomato clownfish peers out from its home among corals on a reef.

Youth Ocean Conservation Summit

Saturday, April 13, 2024

8:30am-3:00pm. The Youth Ocean Conservation Summit inspires young people to take action towards marine conservation. On Saturday, April 13 from 8:30am to 3:00pm, the summit w…
Creek Cleanup volunteers in high vis vests search for trash

Creek Cleanup

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Monthly | 9:00am-11:00am | North Building. Register by 12:00pm on Tuesday, April 16. Show a little love for the environment this Earth Day! This is a fun and fin-tastic way f…
Guests take selfies at Teman the komodo dragons exhibit window as he eats treats behind it

Sharks After Dark

Thursday, May 2, 2024

First Thursday of the month | 6:00pm-9:00pm | North Building. Join us for a special evening scheduled just for adults 21 and older! Whether you bring a friend or choose to co…
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