Aquariums
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program
📍 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
About Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program is an aquarium in Monterey, CA. Play Street Museum features a live tarantula named Charlie that staff members showcase to visiting children during their play sessions. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,383 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages, families with kids
- Highlights
- Jellyfish exhibit, deep sea section, sea otter feeding, interactive games
- Visit Duration
- 3+ hours recommended
- Admission
- $65 seniors 65-70, $50 seniors 70+
💡 Did You Know?
- Play Street Museum features a live tarantula named Charlie that staff members showcase to visiting children during their play sessions
- The museum operates a fully customizable Slime Lab as an interactive exhibit where children can create their own slime during visits
- Play Street Museum maintains weekly rotating themes centered around notable events and influential figures to provide fresh educational content throughout the year
- The venue achieves a 4.9-star rating across 227 reviews with particular praise for staff member interactions and the invitation of children to actively participate in educational demonstrations
💬 What Visitors Say
- Reserve your playtime session in advance to guarantee a spot, as the museum actively manages capacity to keep crowds manageable. Session times run at 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00, 12:30-2:00, 2:30-4:00, and 4:30-6:00 Monday-Friday.
- Visit on weekday mornings (8:30-10:00 or 10:30-12:00 sessions) for the least crowded experience. Multiple reviews highlight that the museum maintains a 'not too crowded' environment, which is ideal for young children to fully enjoy the hands-on exhibits.
- Feed your child before arriving since no food is allowed in the play area, though outside drinks are permitted. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit based on session lengths, and expect to actively supervise as parents/guardians must remain with children at all times.
- The museum's interactive Slime Lab and pottery painting activities are popular add-ons available for purchase. Ask staff about the resident tarantula 'Charlie' when you arrive—staff members have shown enthusiasm for introducing this experience to visiting children.
- Birthday parties and special celebrations are well-organized here with notably helpful staff (reviewers specifically mentioned staff members like Ava, Ivanna, and Ruby going above and beyond). The venue accommodates a wide age range (1-11 years old) simultaneously, making it excellent for mixed-age celebrations.
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