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Visitor tip
The venue is perfectly sized for families with young children—stroller-friendly with an elevator, manageable walking distance, and numerous interactive touch tanks (stingrays, jellyfish, sturgeon) that keep toddlers engaged without feeling like an overwhelming all-day commitment.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the hypnotizing jellyfish exhibits and the unexpectedly large number of touch tanks throughout the facility. The second floor features land animals like meerkats for variety beyond aquatic life.
About The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Multiple marine exhibits & a 4-D theater. Sizable aquarium featuring fresh- & saltwater exhibits, plus a 4-D theater & catamaran tours.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Main Exhibits
- 6,800+ animals, shark habitat, touch tanks, seal cove, salt marsh
- Hours
- 10 AM - 5 PM daily
- Admission
- $39.95 adults, $29.95 children, $34.95 seniors
What visitors say
We finally made it here after years of defaulting to Mystic, and now I’m mad at myself for not trying this sooner. Total hidden gem for us. First win.... most of it is indoors. Huge deal when you live in New England and never know if…
This place is not too large but there is so much to see and learn! We were able to touch the stingrays, jellyfish and the sturgeon. Spectacular. The jellyfish were memorizing to watch and we were estatic they have sea horses! There are…
Fun and small enough to fit into a day trip. Serves food but also has plenty of places nearby if you're looking for something a little better. We have brought the memberships for many years now. Well worth it!
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Did You Know?
- Houses a 110,000-gallon shark habitat called Ocean Beyond the Sound, one of the largest shark tanks in a regional aquarium
- Contains over 6,800 animals across multiple immersive habitat exhibits including freshwater river, salt marsh, and pinniped environments
- Family membership pays for itself in just over 2 visits, making it an exceptionally cost-effective option compared to standard admission pricing
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