Aquarium Hours – Winter

Mon-Tues: CLOSED
Wed-Thurs: 9AM-5PM
Octopus Fri-Sat: 9AM-11PM
Sun: 11AM-5PM

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Welcome to the World Aquarium

The World Aquarium is located within City Museum in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. We invite you and your family to explore the wonders of water at the World Aquarium and expand your minds by discovering the amazing features of the aquatic ecosystems around the world.

World Aquarium General Admission (Age 3 and up)

$6 per person in addition to the basic City Museum admission of $12.00 per person (The World Aquarium is located within City Museum and visitors are unable to see the World Aquarium without first paying for City Museum.)


Explore the Aquarium

We invite you to visit us and explore the thousands of animals on exhibit.

Plan Your Visit

Join an Aquarium Tour

Discover Sand Castle Beach, step into Stingray City and slide through the shark tank. Experience the Aquarium through a guided tour.

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Conservation Projects

Our conservation projects include animal rescue, Conservation for the Oceans Foundation and the Sustainable Seafood Campaign.

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