Aquariums
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
📍 10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
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. Houses a 110,000-gallon shark habitat called Ocean Beyond the Sound, one of the largest shark tanks in a regional aquarium. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,386 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages
- 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
💡 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
- Features multiple interactive touch tanks including stingrays, jellyfish, sharks, and sturgeon - offering more hands-on experiences than many visitors expect
- Entirely climate-controlled indoor facility with rotating 4D theater films, making it a weather-independent destination in the Northeast
💬 What Visitors Say
- The aquarium is mostly indoors with climate control, making it ideal for New England weather unpredictability. Perfect for spontaneous rainy day or extreme temperature visits without worrying about outdoor conditions.
- Family membership pays for itself in just over 2 visits, making it a worthwhile investment if you plan multiple visits throughout the year.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to refill at stations. Parking is in a pay garage across the street, and while there's an on-site café, nearby dining options offer better food choices for a fuller day trip.
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