Hours & Rates

This winter, suit up and head to Coney Island to learn about the undersea world at the New York Aquarium. Watch penguins, sea lions, and walruses bulk up their winter weight during daily training and feeding demonstrations. Warm up with wildlife of the Caribbean at Glover’s Reef. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The New York Aquarium is open 365 days a year.

Winter hours
(Nov 2–April 2)
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., daily

Last entry into the Aquarium is 45 minutes prior to closing.


Total Experience Ticket*

Includes Planet Earth 4-D Theater PLUS General Admission
*Available March–December

Adult $17.00
Child $13.00
Senior $14.00



General Admission


Adult $13.00
Child (Ages 3–12) $9.00
Senior (65+) $10.00
Groups* $6.00

Children under 3 years old are always free!

*To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group's visit. Please call 718-741-1818.

Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is pay-what-you-wish. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium and around the world.


All–Day Parking


Car $12.00
Bus $12.00

*No bus parking on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Plase note: Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice. For further information, please call 718-265-FISH.