We missed the line and crowds by taking our 6 year old son to the Aquarium at opening around 10 AM on a Friday morning. We bought the combination ticket for a pretty good savings. The tunnel under the water is a very impressive entry and sets the tone for the tour. My son's favorite was the feeding of the... more

We enjoyed our visit to the aquarium. The exhibits are well done. The rates to see this place though are too high and they don't except other zoo memberships for a discount. Staff at the ticket buying area were very rude. The IMAX seating was dirty and the concession stand was a sight to behold. Very filthy. The outside sidewalks... more

Our family decided to visit the Aguarium while visiting in New Orleans. We waited in line for almost an hour thinking it must be really something to visit if so many people were wanting to go. It was so crowded that you could not hardly move. If the place needed to evacuate people would be trampled. We couldnt even get... more

This aquarium is really just average, especially after visiting Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. When you first enter you go through a really cool tunnel that has rays, small sharks and fish surrounding you and then you go into a small room of tanks. From there you go upstairs to a very hot and humid exhibit on The Mississippi delta region.... more

New Orleans is surprisingly kid friendly -- the sights and sounds of the Quarter by day will keep your kids interested (although a few of the sights on Boubon Street may best be avoided even when the sun is out) while you take advantage of the food, shops, etc. In particular, the Aquarium of the Americas is a wonderful spot... more

Kids loved it!!! Here's what you need to know: (1) Don't stand in the loooong line for tickets at the main ticket window - you can purchase tix to all the Audubon sites (aquarium, zoo, insectarium, IMAX) at the IMAX window 2 sets of doors down! (2) Even better when you go to the IMAX area to get tix -... more

Audubon Aquarium and IMAX We visited New Orleans at the end of May 2009. We saw Wild Ocean in 3D at the IMAX before going to the Aquarium. The Aquarium adult ticket was $18, but if you did the combo Aquarium and IMAX, the tickets were $23.50. The Wild Ocean show was fascinating, educational and beautiful. I learned a lot... more

I bring my children here all the time. Saturdays are very busy. Also Fridays b/c of field trips but if you arrive early you can enter prior to the schools starting their tours. If you think you are going to go more than two times in a year then buy the membership. Usually works out cheaper to have the membership... more

This aquarium is really fantastic. We spent just a couple of hours there and had a blast! My 7 year old daughter was able to touch the stingrays and a baby shark. What was nice was the workers were really friendly and did not rush the kids. They seemed to enjoy seeing the kids have a good time and teaching... more