The Aquarium is open. Be aware of road closures and safety alerts affecting Monterey County. 

WELCOME

Dive into an ocean of fun

When you visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, you’ll get a diver’s eye view of the underwater habitats of Monterey Bay and beyond — and you don’t need to get wet! Join the fun and get your tickets today.

For a smooth entry process, be sure to buy your tickets in advance.

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OUR COMMITMENT

Join us on our sustainability journey

Everything we love can thrive if we work together toward sustainability. Learn about our commitment to make a real impact by eliminating single-use plastics, implementing waste diversion, and collaboratively advancing our mission to reach net-zero by 2035.

Learn what this means to us

40 YEARS AND BEYOND

Educating for change

Our mission in education is to empower and equip young changemakers to create innovative solutions for a thriving ocean. We prioritize education, because young people are a necessary and powerful force for tackling the challenges our ocean faces.

Learn about our rippling impact

Innovation in animal care

The heart of everything we do

Our dedicated team provides round-the-clock care for our animals and maintains our complex life support systems. Come behind the scenes with us and discover what it takes to care for our animals and exhibits.

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