
Battleship IOWA Museum + Aquarium of the Pacific
- Los Angeles, United States
Explore a historic warship and over 12,000 fish

Embark on a marine adventure with an Aquarium of the Pacific membership. Encounter over 12,000 sea creatures and 500 species, from sand tiger sharks to vibrant jellyfish. Explore the Pacific Visions building, featuring a cutting-edge 4D cinema. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, including touch-tanks and the Tropical Pacific Gallery. Discover the wonders of oceanic biodiversity and conservation with interactive and educational experiences.
Take your sense of adventure for a paddle in the ocean's incredible biodiversity, with an Aquarium of the Pacific membership. Come nose-to-nose with fearsome-looking sand tiger sharks, zebra sharks, and even a hungry hammerhead!
Discover rainbow-colored poison arrow frogs, see otherworldly jellyfish and meet a cute family of waddling penguins. Your ticket also includes entry to the state-of-the-art Pacific Visions building, featuring a 4D cinema experience taken to the next level.
Unlimited skip-the-line entrance to the Aquarium of the Pacific for 12 months
Access to all habitats, exhibits & galleries
Access to touchpools
Discount on parking & at gift stores
Free subscription to the member magazine
Animal encounters & feedings
Behind-the-scenes & boat tours
Lorikeet Forest & June Keyes Penguin Habitat (temporarily closed to protect the animals from the avian bird flu)
No outside food or pets (except service dogs) allowed
No lockers available
Baby carriers available to borrow on-site
Photo/video recording for personal use only, no tripods
Photo/video recording for personal use only, no tripods
No pets allowed in, except for service dogs
Parking is on the water side of Shoreline Drive, between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way
Member benefits:
Unlimited free visits for 12 months
50% off parking with pre-paid parking vouchers
20% discount on guest admission tickets
10% discount in gift stores (20% discount during December)
Discounts on day camps, gift memberships, and more
Invitations to members-only events and previews of new exhibits
Free subscription to our member magazine, Pacific Currents
Weekend visit:
The Aquarium is most crowded on the weekends (and during the holiday season and the summer). If you do decide to visit on a Saturday or Sunday, you can beat the crowds by coming earlier (09:00-10:00). On weekdays, school groups visit the Aquarium in the morning, but leave by 14:00. If the venue's still too crowded, you can always re-enter if you get a stamp at the exit.
Kids under 3 get in free, no ticket required
Reduced tickets available directly with the venue for visitors aged 62+
Advance timeslot reservation required
The membership provides unlimited skip-the-line access for 12 months, entry to all habitats, exhibits, and galleries, access to touchpools, discounts on parking and gift store purchases, and a subscription to the member magazine.
The membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Members enjoy unlimited visits, 50% off parking with pre-paid vouchers, 20% discount on guest admission tickets, 10% discount in gift stores (20% during December), discounts on day camps and gift memberships, invitations to members-only events, and a free subscription to the magazine, Pacific Currents.
No, you do not need to swap your voucher for a membership card. Your voucher is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Certain areas like Lorikeet Forest and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat may be temporarily closed to protect the animals from avian bird flu.
Reservations are required for entry on holidays and weekends. Please make a reservation on the aquarium's website and show the confirmation of your timeslot reservation along with your voucher.
No pets are allowed in the aquarium except for service dogs.
Parking is available on the water side of Shoreline Drive, between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way.
The aquarium is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
If you select a refundable ticket during checkout, you can cancel until 23:59 the day before your visit for a full refund. Rescheduling is not possible.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you'll be walking around the exhibits. Consider dressing in layers, as indoor temperatures may vary.
Visit during weekdays or early on weekends. The aquarium is most crowded on weekends, holidays, and during the summer.
The aquarium features interactive exhibits like touch-tanks, the Tropical Pacific Gallery, and the Pacific Visions building with a 4D cinema.
Check the aquarium's website for information on special events or temporary closures before your visit.
Animal encounters, feedings, and behind-the-scenes tours are not included with the membership and may require additional tickets or reservations.
Bring your smartphone voucher for entry, and consider bringing a camera for photos. Ensure you have a reservation confirmation if visiting during peak times.
You will receive a subscription to the member magazine, Pacific Currents, which includes information about new exhibits and member events. You can also check the aquarium's website for updates.
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