Admission is free after 3L00pm on Wednesdays at the Aquarium. ADVANCE TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. The Wednesday Afternoon Ticket Store will open on Monday at 3:00pm for that Wednesday's reservations.
The lot is like $25+. However, theres a metered parking strip just east of the aquarium allowing you to Street park. Drive towards the planetarium (next to shedd aquarium) and you will see the metered parking. It's a much better deal at $4/hour.
Chicago Riverwalk
- Chicago Riverwalk. Downtown.
- Smart Museum of Art. Hyde Park.
- National Museum of Mexican Art.
- Chicago Cultural Center.
- Millennium Park.
- Chicago Lakefront Trail.
- Garfield Park Conservatory.
- Lincoln Park Zoo.
Free museum days in Chicago
- Field Museum.
- Shedd Aquarium.
- Art Institute of Chicago.
- Lincoln Park Zoo.
- Adler Planetarium.
- Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier.
- Swedish American Museum.
- Clarke House Museum.
Free Days for Chicago-Area Museums
- Note: We're updating our website as quickly as we can, but changes may occur due to COVID-19.
- October: 22, 26, 29.
- October: 20-21, 26-28.
- October: 22, 27, 29.
- November: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26.
- December: 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22.
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Each Tuesday and Thursday in October and November are free with a reserved ticket. Online reservations are required with times available in 20-minute increments from 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Brookfield Zoo welcomes two Humboldt penguin chicks that hatched in late June, zoo officials announce.
- #1. Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain. Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain.
- #2. Millennium Park. Millennium Park.
- #3. Lincoln Park Zoo. Lincoln Park Zoo.
- #4. The Magnificent Mile. The Magnificent Mile.
- #5. Museum of Science and Industry. Museum of Science and Industry.
- #6. Navy Pier.
- #7. Art Institute of Chicago.
- #8. The Field Museum.
Chase Private Client Arts and Culture cardholders receive free admission to Shedd Aquarium in 2020. You must open your mobile wallet on your phone and show your digital card to verify your complimentary ticket. Neither your Chase Private Client debit card nor any other Chase card can be used to access this benefit.
The savings
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Ticket Prices.
| Ticket Type | Price on the day/School Holidays/Weekends | SAVE 20% - Pre-book Online in advance, weekdays |
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| Adult | $48 | $38.40 |
| Child (3-15 yrs) | $35 | $28.00 |
| Student or Senior* | $39 | $31.20 |
| Child (0-2 yrs) | FREE | FREE |
Currently closed but other vending options are available. Any food you bring with you or purchase from a vending machine must be consumed outside. Weather-permitting, Shedd's outdoor terraces will be open for seating with tables spaced 6-feet apart for guests who bring their own food.
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Its centerpiece is a 400,000-gallon habitat that's home to blacktip reef sharks, sandbars, Japanese and spotted wobbegongs, and zebra sharks. A sandbar shark cruises through Wild Reef.
Shedd's aquatic presentation offers guests an exciting introduction to Pacific white-sided dolphins, beluga whales and a changing lineup of other favorite animals!
Shedd Aquarium — Chicago, IllinoisWild Reef divers assist in animal feeding and observations in multiple habitats. All divers must have their open water cert, with at least 30 logged dives.
There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier. Attractions and public shows within Navy Pier may have admission prices, and current pricing can be obtained from each individual attraction's box office or website. Navy Pier's Youth Escort policy is in effect Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for patrons under the age of 18.
Bag size: Any bag larger than 12”x 12”x 12” will not be permitted, with the exception of diaper bags and carriers for medical supplies. Bags, strollers, backpacks and packages are subject to inspection.
- Kayak for Conservation.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour.
- Stingray Touch.
- Jazzin' at the Shedd.
- Great Lakes Action Days (GLADs)
- Teen Science Expedition: Apostle Islands.
- Teen Learning Lab.
It was great fun. The main structure consists of a centra This completely exceeded my expectations - what a fantastic day out. You need to set aside the best part of the day to appreciate this wonderful historic aquarium.
Shedd Aquarium to Close Doors to the Public Through New Year, Continue to Amplify Digital Windows to the Aquatic World Online.
Shedd Aquarium) is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is located on Lake Michigan, on the Museum Campus Chicago, along with the Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum of Natural History. In 2015, the aquarium had 2.02 million visitors.
