Why You Should Go...
Add a splash of wonder to any day! Located in Nautica Waterfront in downtown Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Aquarium is just steps away from the Cuyahoga River.
Immersive galleries transport curious guests to local waterways and faraway oceans. Many habitats are freestanding and offer 180- to 360-degree views perfect for little ones. Highlights include two touchpools and an underwater, walkthrough seatube.
See scuba divers, feedings and close-up animal encounters throughout the day. In addition, the Aquarium offers live and interactive Educator-led online programming if you can’t visit.
If your family would enjoy seeing a sea star’s tiny tube feet in action,watching a dart frog tap its toes, counting the suckers on the arm of an octopus or examining the toothy grin of a sandtiger shark gliding overhead, take a closer look at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Nature. It’s a curious thing.
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Why You Should Go...
Add a splash of wonder to any day! Located in Nautica Waterfront in downtown Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Aquarium is just steps away from the Cuyahoga River.
Immersive galleries transport curious guests to local waterways and faraway oceans. Many habitats are freestanding and offer 180- to 360-degree views perfect for little ones. Highlights include two touchpools and an underwater, walkthrough seatube.
See scuba divers, feedings and close-up animal encounters throughout the day. In addition, the Aquarium offers live and interactive Educator-led online programming if you can’t visit.
If your family would enjoy seeing a sea star’s tiny tube feet in action,watching a dart frog tap its toes, counting the suckers on the arm of an octopus or examining the toothy grin of a sandtiger shark gliding overhead, take a closer look at Greater Cleveland Aquarium.
Nature. It’s a curious thing.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:
Closed Now. Opens 10:00 AM
10:00am -
5:00pm,
Daily
Cost: Less than $25
Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, Discover, Debit
Discounts: Children, Groups
Access: Wheelchair, Service Animals
Parking: Paid On-site, Bus, Bicycle
Available: Self-Guided Tour, Gift Shop
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
Greater Cleveland Aquarium is located on the first floor of a historic brick powerhouse that once provided electricity for the City’s streetcars.
The first time the Aquarium filled its 230,000-gallon shark habitat, it took 12 hours.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium welcomed its 3 millionth guest in 2025.
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