Family Science Day at New York Aquarium!

We are excited to have you at the aquarium for this exclusive after hours event. Be an Ocean Explorer and discover how you can help protect wildlife. Visit all of our special activities and enjoy the fully reopened and restored exhibits to join animal chats with Aquarium Educators.
Schedule of activities:
Time | Description |
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5pm | Event Starts! Visit our classroom activities to learn more about ocean life. Visit all of the exhibits to learn from our volunteers there. |
5:15pm–7:45pm* | The Touch tank at Playquarium will be open! Come and meet a small animal ambassador up close! |
6pm* | Wildlife Theater Show in the Plaza: Come one, Come all…to see puppet creatures of the sea amaze you in this performance! |
6:30pm*, 7pm*, 7:30pm* | Join an animal chat and learn from an educator about sharks, penguins, and seals. |
8pm | Event ends! |
*Times subject to change
How to attend
Location: In-Person
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Detailed Instructions:
Know Before You Go:
- Pre-registration required for all participants:
wcs.education/ua-store - You will receive a confirmation email upon registration. Please bring this with you on the day of the event to gain entry.
- Parking is not included. Rates for parking can be found here: nyaquarium.com/plan-your-visit/hours-and-rates