Zoo & aquarium · Atlanta
Georgia Aquarium: free military & veterans tickets, prices & hours
One of the world's largest aquariums, next to Centennial Olympic Park, with whale sharks and manta rays in the Ocean Voyager tank, beluga whales, dolphins and sea lions.
Independent guide, not the official Georgia Aquarium website. Official links are under Sources.
Georgia Aquarium is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children 2 and under are free (no ticket needed); Military Appreciation Days: free admission for current US service members (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027); Military Appreciation Days: free admission for US veterans (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027).
- Otherwise: anytime Ticket (any day, no date needed) — $69.99.
Calendar
Free days at Georgia Aquarium
For military members and families
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 5 days
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 10 days
- MON9NOVMonday, 9 November 2026 · in 12 days
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 2 weeks
- MON16NOVMonday, 16 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- MON23NOVMonday, 23 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
For veterans
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 5 days
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 10 days
- MON9NOVMonday, 9 November 2026 · in 12 days
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 2 weeks
- MON16NOVMonday, 16 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- MON23NOVMonday, 23 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Military Appreciation Days: current and former service members get in free on most Mondays in Nov-Dec 2026 plus Sat 7 Nov and Veterans Day (Wed 11 Nov); family members pay 30% less.
- Outside those days, military get a discount, not free entry.
- Book the free dolphin and sea lion presentation seats on the day (online, app or on site): space is limited.
- Fixed Date tickets (from $54.99) are cheaper than the Anytime ticket if you can commit to a day.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren 2 and under are free (no ticket needed) | children under 3 | — | No |
| Free dayMilitary Appreciation Days: free admission for current US service members (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027) | military members and families | Show a valid military ID at the Aquarium or verify online via ID.me. Accompanying family members get 30% off general admission (all in the same order). Offer can change without notice. | No |
| Free dayMilitary Appreciation Days: free admission for US veterans (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027) | veterans | Former members of the US Armed Forces; show proof at the Aquarium or verify via ID.me. Accompanying family members get 30% off general admission. Offer can change without notice. | No |
Official prices
Georgia Aquarium ticket prices
| Anytime Ticket (any day, no date needed) — Fixed Date tickets start at $54.99 and vary by day. General admission includes the dolphin and sea lion presentations (free reservation, limited space). | $69.99 |
| Aqua Pass: unlimited visits in 2026 (blackout dates apply) — Same price as one Anytime ticket. | $69.99 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (anytime ticket (any day, no date needed)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open 365 days a year; hours vary by date (for example 9am-5pm) and entry ends 30 minutes before closing. Check the daily schedule.
225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA
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FAQ
Georgia Aquarium: common questions
Is Georgia Aquarium free?
Georgia Aquarium has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children 2 and under are free (no ticket needed); Military Appreciation Days: free admission for current US service members (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027); Military Appreciation Days: free admission for US veterans (remaining 2026 dates + May 2027). Otherwise the official ticket costs $69.99.
When are the free days at Georgia Aquarium for military members and families?
Upcoming free dates for military members and families: Mon 2 Nov, Sat 7 Nov, Mon 9 Nov and Wed 11 Nov. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
When are the free days at Georgia Aquarium for veterans?
Upcoming free dates for veterans: Mon 2 Nov, Sat 7 Nov, Mon 9 Nov and Wed 11 Nov. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Georgia Aquarium?
Children under 3.
How much is a ticket to Georgia Aquarium?
Anytime Ticket (any day, no date needed) costs $69.99 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- georgiaaquarium.org/tickets/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- georgiaaquarium.org/military-appreciation-days/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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