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Location
Parking
Parking garage at CTA next to aquarium with plenty of parking; inexpensive parking fees; direct walkway from garage to entrance
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible to most or all areas; accessible parking garage with direct walkway to entrance
Best time
Visit on cold or weekday days when crowds are minimal for a more relaxed experience with better photo opportunities and easier animal interaction
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- Stingray touch tanks, animal encounters, dolphins, alligators, penguins, bird enclosure
- Admission
- ~$100 for 3 people; discounts available with advance purchase or membership
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with nearby parking garage
What visitors say
We came to visit this aquarium over the weekend and it was ok. There was no line when we arrived at the front desk for tickets. The setup of the aquarium is nice with the little sections they have for each activity. If the price was…
Visited Mississippi Aquarium on a cold day so it wasn’t very crowded, which actually made the experience nicer. We took our time walking around and taking pictures, and the staff were super friendly and excited to interact with us. Katt…
This Aquarium Is Very Nice! Clean, Lots Of Things To See, Activities For The Kids, Etc. A Bit Pricey, But I Feel If You Purchase The Passes You Get More Bang For Your Buck. It's Smaller And Less Crowded Than Other Aquariums I've Been…
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Did You Know?
- The Mississippi Aquarium features interactive penguin encounters where visitors can meet, pet, and participate in educational sessions with the penguins, led by knowledgeable staff members
- The aquarium offers touch tanks with stingrays as a primary interactive exhibit, allowing visitors hands-on engagement with these animals
- Veterans receive free admission on Veterans Day weekend, and all military personnel receive a 10% discount on admission
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