Ticket Information
Aquarium tickets, as well as money-saving combo tickets to the IMAX Theater and
River Gorge Explorer, are sold at the Aquarium’s ticketing center or at the IMAX
box office from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. You may purchase tickets online anytime.
Instructions to purchase online tickets after you click the 'BUY TICKETS' button:
- Select attraction.
- Choose date & time of visit.
- Select number of child & adult tickets & add to shopping cart.
- Click "continue shopping" to add other attraction tickets.
- There will be a $1 per Aquarium ticket fee and a $1 transaction fee.
- Discounts for Combo or Triple Value Packages will appear at checkout.
ONLINE TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY — Discounted member tickets may be purchased
in advance by calling 800-262-0695, 8:30 am - 4:45 pm ET, Monday through Friday. 
TICKET PRICES AND VALUE PACKAGES |
| | ADULT | CHILD (ages 3 - 12) | |
Aquarium
(Includes both River Journey & Ocean Journey buildings) | $21.95 | $14.95 | |
IMAX 3D Theater - Under the Sea
(One 45 min. movie) | $8.50 | $6 | |
IMAX 3D Theater - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs or The Polar Express
(1½+ hours. Due to the special film length and pricing, ticket prices and policies will differ from normal. 'Meatballs' and 'Polar' are not included in combo tickets. | $9.95 | $7.50
| |
River Gorge Explorer Combo
(Excursions last 2 hours. Please allow 10 min. for loading and disembarking) | $29 | $21.50
(under age 3 is $18) | |
Aquarium/IMAX Discount Combo
(Aquarium and one IMAX movie) | $27.95 | $19.95 | |
Aquarium/River Gorge Explorer
(Aquarium and 2 hour boat excursion) | $45.95 | $32.95
(under age 3 is $18) | |
Aquarium/IMAX/River Gorge Explorer Combo
(Aquarium, one IMAX movie and 2 hour boat excursion) | $51.95 | $37.95
(under age 3 is $18) | |
IMAX/River Gorge Explorer Combo
(One 45 min. IMAX movie and 2 hour boat excursion) | $35 | $26.50
(under age 3 is $18) | |
Behind the Scenes Tours
(Dive into the inner workings of the Aquarium. Children must be 10 years or older. Takes about 1 hours.) | $15 | $15
| |
 Triple Value Package
(Aquarium, one IMAX movie and Creative Discovery Museum. Children age 2 will pay $7.95 at Creative Discovery Museum's ticket window. Under 2 free. | $35.95 | $27.95
| Available at Aquarium ticketing center only
|
Military Discount - Aquarium Only
(Must show military I.D. to get discount. Also applies to military retirees who show their I.D. cards.) | $19.95 | $13.95 | Available at Aquarium ticketing center only
|
Military Discount - Aquarium/IMAX Combo
(Must show military I.D. to get discount. Also applies to military retirees who show their I.D. cards.) | $25.95 | $18.95 | Available at Aquarium ticketing center only |
Aquarium Membership
(Annual unlimited Aquarium visits) | $100 | Annual family membership | |
Your Tennessee Aquarium experience will take at least two hours, and includes admission to two buildings: River Journey and Ocean Journey. Your tickets are good all day, so feel free to catch a bite or sneak a peek at an IMAX 3D film between buildings. When scheduling your visit or IMAX film time, remember Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone.
All exhibit galleries are fully accessible and a limited supply of wheelchairs are available free of charge. Strollers are permitted on most days, and back packs are free for toddlers.
Regarding the River Gorge Explorer -- Children under 3 are charged $18 because they are considered a passenger according to Coast Guard regulations.
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