Houston Aquarium Tickets

The Downtown Aquarium in Houston offers over 300 animal species in themed worlds such as a swamp, shipwreck and tropical rainforest. Highlights include encounters with sea lions, sharks and stingrays as well as a mini train ride through an impressive shark tank.

Houston Aquarium Ticket

the Downtown Aquarium

The Downtown Aquarium in Houston combines a marine aquarium, theme park and restaurant to create a varied excursion destination for the whole family. Fascinating animal species and exciting experiences await on around 2 hectares - from underwater worlds to interactive attractions.

Over 300 species of freshwater and saltwater animals
Topics such as Shipwreck, Sunken Temple and Rainforest
Impressive shark tank with ride through an underwater tunnel
Interactive stations for touching and feeding stingrays
500,000-gallon aquarium in the restaurant for a special ambience
Ferris wheel, carousel and other rides for children

Whether with the family, as a couple or on a city trip: the Houston Aquarium offers an impressive journey through the oceans - right in the heart of the city. Get your Houston Aquarium tickets now and avoid the queues!

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Houston Aquarium Ticket

Location & getting to the DownTown Aquarium in Houston

The Downtown Aquarium is centrally located in Houston, not far from Buffalo Bayou and in close proximity to the main attractions of the city center. Thanks to its central location, it is easily accessible both by car and by public transport.

Address:
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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The Downtown Aquarium is centrally located in Houston and is within walking distance of the Theater District and many downtown hotels and attractions.

The Downtown Aquarium Houston is easily accessible via Interstate 45 (McKinney Street exit) and Interstate 10 (Smith Street exit). The Aquarium has its own parking garage, which is open daily. The parking lots are just a few steps away from the main entrance, providing quick and convenient access for visitors.

The nearest METRO rail stop is Preston Station (Red Line), about a 10-minute walk away. Several bus lines, including lines 44, 85 and 160, stop nearby at Bagby Street or Franklin Street.

Opening hours & duration of visit

The Downtown Aquarium in Houston offers both fascinating aquariums and a varied leisure experience, ideal for families and city tours. The opening times vary depending on the adventure area:

Aquarium opening hours

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Amusement park opening hours

Sunday to Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday to Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Duration of visit

Tour of the exhibition: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours
With rides and restaurant visit a total of 3 to 4 hours
If you want to use the restaurants, you should allow more time.

Tip: To avoid the rush of visitors, we recommend visiting in the morning or early afternoon, especially at weekends and during vacation periods.

Downtown Aquarium Houston: worlds of experience

Shipwreck

Enter the interior of a sunken Spanish ship and observe tropical inhabitants such as giant octopuses, moray eels, clownfish, groupers and starfish.

Rainforest

A living tropical forest awaits you here - with piranhas, freshwater stingrays, rainforest fish, colorful poison dart frogs and boas in a lush, humid environment.

Sunken Temple

Immerse yourself in an ancient temple complex and encounter exotic animals such as lionfish, giant tarantulas, pufferfish, electric eels and pythons.

Stingray Reef

At Stingray Reef you can touch and feed stingrays. An interactive highlight for young and old.

Shark Voyage Train Ride

Take a fascinating train ride on the C.P. Huntington train through the middle of a 200,000-gallon shark tank.

Tigers of Maharaja's Temple

An impressive tiger exhibition in the style of a maharajah's temple with several levels and a children's crawling area.

Discovery Zone

Discover seahorses, puffer fish, discus fish, dog-faced parrots and much more.

Underwater Rig

Explore life on the seabed around an oil platform! This exhibition combines realistic underwater frames with sea creatures such as snappers, redfish and tarpon.

Texas Bayou

Immerse yourself in the swamp and bayou regions of the Gulf Coast! In this exhibition you will encounter fascinating species such as alligators, snapping turtles, bass and bull frogs in a natural freshwater biotope.

Aquarium tickets: FAQ

It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting times at the ticket office - especially on weekends and public holidays.

No, digital tickets on the smartphone are accepted.

A tour of the exhibition usually takes 1-2 hours. If you also visit the rides, restaurant or shows, you should allow more time.

Yes, there are many interactive stations, child-friendly exhibitions and rides such as the Ferris wheel or the Aquatic Carousel.

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible, elevators are available.

Yes, most of the exhibitions are covered. However, some of the outdoor rides are weather-dependent.

Yes, the in-house Aquarium Restaurant offers meals with a view into large aquariums, and there are also snack stands.

A limited number of lockers are available on site.

Yes, for example the "Shark Voyage" train adventure, where visitors travel through a tunnel with sharks, or interactive feedings and animal encounters with stingrays.