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4.4 (833 reviews)

Downtown Aquarium Houston Tickets

Enjoy family-friendly rides and see 300+ species including sharks, tigers, stingrays, and more!

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3 options • from $27.65

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Tickets overview

Yes! You can dine inside a 150,000 gallon aquarium as you feast your eyes on 100+ species of aquatic creatures. Enjoy your meal under the sea in the company of stingrays, eels, giant groupers, and much more.

Upstairs, you'll find The Dive Lounge, the posh pocket of the aquarium, to grab a drink before (or after) dinner or a visit to the aquarium.

Parking is located right behind the facility, but make sure you bring cash. Vehicles cannot be left overnight.

  • $15 for self-parking
  • $18 for valet parking

Downtown Aquarium Houston is not just an underwater oasis – there's plenty to do above the water, too! Please note, some rides have height, weight, and age restrictions.

You'll find carnival-style games throughout the facility, including:

  • a Ferris wheel that'll take you 100 feet in the air
  • an aquatic-themed carousel
  • a 60-foot vertical drop from a lighthouse

Tickets overview

  • Downtown Aquarium Houston is filled to the brim with 500,000 gallons of water and 300+ aquatic species that call the aquarium home

  • You'll find rides inside, including a 100-foot Ferris wheel, as well as plenty of ways to spin, drop, and twirl

  • There's an impressive tiger exhibit inside, showcasing the habits of these big cats

When Houston heats up, there's no better way to cool off than with tickets for Downtown Aquarium Houston.

Check out thousands of aquatic creatures from the deep blue sea in several diverse biomes, including the Texas Bayou and tropical rainforest, as well as exhibits dedicated to reptiles and even tigers!

Choose the right Downtown Aquarium Houston tickets for you:

  • A basic entry ticket is far from basic. With this ticket, you'll get all-day access to the aquarium – including Stingray Reef – and unlimited rides

  • Or add to your Downtown Aquarium Houston experience with other local attractions when you book a combination ticket

  • Military discounts available with a valid ID

  • No outside food or drink is allowed, but there are concessions stands located throughout the building, as well as a cocktail lounge and restaurant on the premises

  • Service animals are welcome

  • Downtown Aquarium Houston is wheelchair accessible

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Sabrina,  United States United States
16 Mar 2025
Average
It was good but I still had to get in the ticket line, and it was the same price as in there so this was just a preorder... I guess wish it was a discount ticket or something special since ordered...
It was good but I still had to get in the ticket line, and it was the same price as in there so this was just a preorder... I guess wish it was a discount ticket or something special since ordered online at a third party
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Laurie,  United States United States
12 Mar 2025
Excellent
This is a great place to take your family , especially if you have elementary aged kids . The aquarium was great , you could get up close and personal with the tiger . The shark voyage was my...
This is a great place to take your family , especially if you have elementary aged kids . The aquarium was great , you could get up close and personal with the tiger . The shark voyage was my favorite. The food at the aquarium restaurant was amazing !
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Junior,  United States United States
05 Jan 2025
Excellent
Excellent experience at the Aquarium. Staff was professional, venue was clean, and there was a lot to see. Everything was reasonably priced. Highly recommended!!!
Downtown Aquarium Houston

About: Downtown Aquarium Houston

Downtown Aquarium Houston is a six-acre wonderworld, encompassing a 500,000-gallon aquatic experience, a tiger exhibit, and a bunch of family-friendly rides. With more than 300 species, including sharks, turtles, snakes, and stingrays, you're guaranteed a wild time downtown!

Downtown Aquarium Houston

Sunday
10:00 - 20:00
Monday
10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 20:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 21:00
Saturday
10:00 - 21:00
Downtown Aquarium Houston
410 Bagby Street, 77002, Houston
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