Zoo & aquarium · Seattle
Seattle Aquarium: free entry days, tickets & hours
Waterfront aquarium on Piers 59 and 60 plus the new Ocean Pavilion: sea otters, harbor seals, an underwater dome and tropical reef sharks and rays.
Independent guide, not the official Seattle Aquarium website. Official links are under Sources.
Seattle Aquarium is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: kids aged 3 and under; aides accompanying persons with disabilities; one-time admission for Washington foster and kinship families.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- One ticket covers Pier 59, Pier 60 and the Ocean Pavilion, with re-entry all day.
- Weekday mornings and after 3pm on weekends are the quietest.
- Seattle and King County library cardholders can reserve free admission vouchers.
- EBT/WIC discounts are for Washington residents only ($5, not free).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for kids aged 3 and under | children under 4 | — | No |
| Free forFree for aides accompanying persons with disabilities | carers of visitors with disabilities | No reservation needed for the aide; recorded at check-in. | No |
| Free forFree one-time admission for Washington foster and kinship families | foster kinship families | Up to two adults and six children of the same household. Show a Washington DCYF foster/caregiver ID or Kinship Navigator Card with photo ID. Tickets only at the Aquarium for the next slot; not online. | No |
Official prices
Seattle Aquarium ticket prices
| Washington EBT/WIC/ProviderOne: $5 admission (up to four tickets per household) — Washington residents only; at the Aquarium, not online. | $5 |
| Military discount: $2 off admission for active, retired and veteran US military — At the admission gates only. | — |
| Gold and FLASH cardholders: 75% off full-price tickets | — |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:30–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:30–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30–18:00 |
Open 365 days a year, 9:30am-6pm (last entry 5pm). Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 9:30am-4pm; Christmas Day 11:30am-6pm.
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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FAQ
Seattle Aquarium: common questions
Is Seattle Aquarium free?
Seattle Aquarium has no free entry for everyone. Also free: kids aged 3 and under; aides accompanying persons with disabilities; one-time admission for Washington foster and kinship families.
Who gets free entry to Seattle Aquarium?
Children under 4. Carers of visitors with disabilities — no reservation needed for the aide; recorded at check-in.. Foster kinship families — up to two adults and six children of the same household. Show a Washington DCYF foster/caregiver ID or Kinship Navigator Card with photo ID. Tickets only at the Aquarium for the next slot; not online..
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Sources
Where this comes from
- seattleaquarium.org/visit/plan-your-visit/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- seattleaquarium.org/visit/hours-discounts-groups/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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