Aquariums

SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium

Name: SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Address: 2475 Grand Blvd Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108, Kansas City, MO, US
Telephone: (816) 471-4386
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4200 reviews)

📍 2475 Grand Blvd Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64108

📞 (816) 471-4386

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–3 PM
Thursday	10 AM–3 PM
Friday	10 AM–3 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium

Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Features a 180-degree underwater tunnel allowing visitors to view marine life from multiple angles with sharks and other sea creatures swimming overhead. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,200 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Location: Crown Center, Kansas City
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 5,000 creatures, 180-degree underwater tunnel, sharks, rescued sea turtles, touch pools
Admission: From $19, combos from $29.99

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a 180-degree underwater tunnel allowing visitors to view marine life from multiple angles with sharks and other sea creatures swimming overhead
⭐Houses a dedicated sea turtle rescue center featuring rescued sea turtles, including the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle, one of the rarest sea turtle species in the world
⭐Contains over 5,000 sea creatures across 12+ exhibits, making it a substantial collection for a regional aquarium in the Kansas City area
⭐Offers interactive virtual reality experiences where visitors can choose to dive with dolphins, sharks, and other sea creatures for an additional fee
⭐Provides touch pool experiences where visitors can interact with sea stars and sticky anemones, combined with a stamp-collection reward system designed to engage children throughout their visit

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Start with the 180-degree underwater tunnel as your highlight—reviewers consistently mention it as the best part of the experience. Plan your route to hit this exhibit when you're most alert and energized.
💬Book tickets online in advance and consider combo tickets with adjacent LEGOLAND Discovery Center to save over 25% on admission. For a family of 4, this can reduce costs significantly.
💡Participate in the stamp collection activity throughout your visit to earn a prize at the end—reviewers highlight this as an engaging way to keep kids motivated and exploring all exhibits. Also look for the interactive coloring tablets that display your artwork on the big screen.
💬Plan 2-3 hours for your visit. While it's a smaller aquarium, reviewers note it punches above its weight in quality and interactive experiences like touch pools and the optional VR ride ($7), which lets you choose between dolphin, shark, or coral reef dives.
💡Don't miss the sea turtle rescue center and the rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle exhibit—reviewers specifically praised these educational focal points. The VR experience about coral reefs and dolphins also provides deeper learning about marine conservation.