Monterey Bay Aquarium

Pacific Grove · CA

Ways in

General admission — Adult (ages 18–69)Official
All regular galleries · Daily feedings · Auditorium programs
Selected date through that day's closing; same-day re-entry with a hand stamp
$65Book
Youth admission (ages 5–17)Official
All regular galleries · Daily feedings · Auditorium programs
Selected date through that day's closing; same-day re-entry with a hand stamp
$50Book
Senior admission (age 70+)Official
All regular galleries · Daily feedings · Auditorium programs
Selected date through that day's closing; same-day re-entry with a hand stamp
$50Book
Aquarium Past and Present TourOfficial
Behind-the-scenes staff areas · Food-preparation areas · Life-support machinery
One hour; daily at noon and 3 p.m.; admission required separately
$29Book
All About Animal Care TourOfficial
Hands-on animal-care-focused behind-the-scenes experience
One hour; daily at 2:30 p.m.; admission required separately
$40Book
Family Adventures in Animal Care TourOfficial
Hands-on behind-the-scenes animal-care experience for families with children under 8
45 minutes; Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.; admission required separately
$35Book

Tickets are currently sold through December 31, 2026. The aquarium does not publish a standard release date beyond that. General admission is date-specific but not timed; enter any time before final entry, one hour before closing. Check the official booking calendar for the desired date.

Free entry: Children age 4 and under enter free but still need a ticket/QR code. Museums for All: a valid SNAP/CalFresh EBT cardholder plus up to three additional guests enter free during regular hours; this cannot be reserved online and requires the EBT card and matching photo ID at the Main Entrance.

Sold out? Do not buy resale tickets: Monterey Bay Aquarium has no third-party ticket partners. Select another available date and keep checking the official booking calendar for inventory; there is no published official waitlist or authorized reseller.

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