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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

3,063 Reviews

#11 of 139 things to do in Virginia Beach

Features Animals

Science Museums, Nature & Parks, Zoos & Aquariums, Museums

717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4811

+1 757-385-3474

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“Great place!”

We spent hours exploring the different local wildlife housed in this huge aquarium. We got to pet... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

JASMMNero

Hudson, New York

via mobile

“Aquarium”

I enjoyed that the have a "sneak peek" with the seals in the front of the building. Also, (which... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Mary L

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A 300,000-gallon tank with sharks, rays, and other aquatic species, is the main atrtaction at this popular aquarium.

4.5

3,063 reviews

Excellent54%
Very good31%
Average12%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“sea turtles” (157 reviews)

“nature trail” (146 reviews)

“marine life” (108 reviews)

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Hours

Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

LOCATION

717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4811

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+1 757-385-3474

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JASMMNero

Hudson, New York

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great place!

We spent hours exploring the different local wildlife housed in this huge aquarium. We got to pet the stingrays and horseshoe crabs. I loved that they are built right on the very marsh that we learned about inside the exhibits.

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Mary L

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Reviewed 4 days ago

Aquarium

I enjoyed that the have a "sneak peek" with the seals in the front of the building. Also, (which wasn't advertised) when you walk to the other building there is a hidden adventure park...definitely will bring my kids there next time!

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Kennedy S

296

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Great place

This is probably one of the best aquariums I have ever been to. There was staff in every room to answer questions about the animals and it was very informative. There are two buildings separated by a nature trail that is about a 5-10 minute...More

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Tammy G

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Good, not great

Aquarium was ok, just a bad layout. We felt like cattle being herded through a maze. Somewhat confusing to walk through even with the map. Not worth the price.

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anna11horton

Fountain, Colorado

233

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Pretty Good

I had higher expectations since this place is close to the Ocean. The creatures were very cool and seemed healthy. The place is showing signs of disrepair. The exhibits do not flow very well, the place seems disjointed. We would have missed two entire exhibits...More

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Steven G

Rahway, New Jersey

12124

Reviewed 5 days ago

Educationa; and fun

Enjoyed another summer at the aquarium. Plenty to do and see. Always a pleasure to come and spend a few hours here. Just wish they were open later than 5PM

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Dianne W

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

Reviewed 5 days ago

Educational and FUN!

Fascinating place! We spent all day there several years ago and still didn't see everything we wanted to. We hope to return some time in the future to see even more.

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Russell L

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Virginia aquarium

Awesome aquarium myself my wife are 2 teenagers and 8 year old loved it we traveled from upstate N.Y to Virginia Beach the aquarium and all the animals were so awesome plenty to see and do would definitely visit again if we ever make it...More

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thughes69

Reviewed 5 days ago

Amazing

The staff was great, a tad pricey but deff. worth it. You can touch the stingrays, they do talks about some of their sea animals (they dress up as a shark while talking about them) we spent at least half the day or more there....More

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Mrs_Urban

7611

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Beautiful visit

Visiting from out of town and I decided to try the aquarium out. It's very nice and clean. Many things to see and a show during feeding time. Personnel are there to answer questions when needed. Beautiful place to visit. The parking stays full. Do...More