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Location
Parking
Recreation Passport required for vehicular entry to Belle Isle
Visitor tip
Take a guided tour to fully appreciate the museum's rich local history stories. Reviews highlight that tour guides provide amazing insights into Portland's role in river commerce and Louisville's development, making the experience much more meaningful.
Visitor tip
Visit with children when the new children's museum section opens. Multiple visitors mention anticipating this addition, making it an ideal time to return with young kids for a more interactive learning experience.
About Belle Isle Aquarium
Grand, restored circa-1904 public aquarium known for its extensive collection of gar fish.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Exhibits
- Fish from around the world
- Admission
- Free admission, $5 donation encouraged
What visitors say
Wow wow wow!!! Such an amazing experience. Grateful to have this place not too far from home! What an amazing variety of aquatic life. I appreciate that they also focus on native species too! Lovely volunteers. Made sure to leave a…
Small, historic aquarium. The facility is beautiful. Free admission but donations encouraged. A lot of gar. Both fresh and salt water species. Very busy.
My husband and I had never been here before, so decided to take a road trip to check it out. I'm so glad we did. The building is BEAUTIFUL, the volunteers were very friendly, and the exibits were clean and well thought out. Although the…
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Did You Know?
- Portland Museum opened in 1982 and serves as a community-based neighborhood history museum focused specifically on the Portland neighborhood's role in river commerce and Louisville's development
- The museum offers free admission and free street parking, making it an accessible cultural resource for the community
- A new children's museum component is planned to open at the Portland Museum, expanding its educational offerings
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