There are better aquariums around the US but this one is OK. It is comparitively small to most, but the exhibits are well maintained and pretty well organised & maintained. There are tanks full of animals & plants from different regions along puffins, seals & sea otters. The cost of entry is probably a bit steep considering what is there. We went to the Shedd Aquarium (Chicago) a couple of weeks later & is was so much better.

We liked our time at the aquarium. The prices however are absolutely insane. It prices locals out of the park - and as a visitor, I was extremely surprised at the entrance price. We liked the touch tank and seals the best. If you don’t mind spending $$$ for an hour (maybe 1.5 hrs) of your time, then worth it. It was also extremely crowded - so if you don’t love crowds double check to see what time is least crowded.

This was part of a tour with daughter and son-in-law of Seattle fish market and shore. The aquarium is in two parts, with both indoor and outdoor pools, so can warm up occasionally on chilly days. Very nice outdoor pools for larger fish and otters and sea lions.

We are from the East Coast and found this museum to be more informative than the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. We learned so much about the local species, saw an octopus, and experienced displays that were new and exciting for us. We spent two hours at the Aquarium. Went on a Monday and tickets were approximately $39. Great activity for couples, families, and solo visitors.

One of the best aquariums I have ever visited. Lots of school children on the day I visited. Well laid out with wonderful sea life. The outside areas were awesome too. Loved the seal pool.

Initial impression was a letdown as the first parts of the exhibit were in need of some upkeep and TLC, not to mention that I was surrounded by a large group of your children. The adults accompanying the children weren’t a whole lot better, they seemed to think the whole place belonged to them only. So I walked through the southern pacific exhibits rather quickly and made my way to the second building where local wildlife could be seen. Even though I have visited the Aquarium many years ago, this part was worth coming back for. I learned a lot about life in the bay and the sound both above and underwater. I got to admire some seals and sea otters which made me smile and made my day. Thank you to the animals and their caretakers for letting me enjoy a bit of wild company in Seattle.

This was a very nice way to spend a Seattle afternoon. Great for families and kiddos. Good (and informative) displays and a good variety of marine wildlife and birds. We were lucky enough to get there right before the sea otters were fed. Totally worth waiting a bit for! This attraction is a little on the spender side for what it is and how long you will be there compared to some other Seattle attractions.

I had somewhat high hopes for this place. For the price of $44 and yes I booked tickets day of, it definitely was not worth it. The enclosures for the otters(river and sea) were so tiny. Same for the sea lions and harbor seals. Made me sad. I think for kids this is a great experience. For adults, not worth it.

This is not like a Ripley’s aquarium, and if you walk in and just walk out, I think you will miss the opportunity to see its value. My daughter absolutely loved it and will be a senior this year! They are so many educational opportunities. You have to slow down read the signs, search for all the different things posted on the signs. If it is crowded just take your time and wait! So much to learn and see about the area. To appreciate this is the kind of aquarium you definitely need to have the right mindset and we loved it!

We really enjoyed the outdoor areas with the local animals and birds. It was fun to see them up close. The indoor Hawaiian and coral reed tanks were great to walk through and the touch tanks were also a fun experience. Depending on when you go, you can watch the salmon ladder or see the current growth stages of the new salmon before they are released back into the Sound.