Seattle Aquarium
About
Seattle Aquarium - Pier 59 on Elliott Bay
Seattle's flagship aquarium on Pier 59 along Elliott Bay, with exhibits focused on Pacific Northwest marine ecosystems including the Puget Sound, salmon runs, sea otters, and the underwater dome. The aquarium operates as a non-profit ocean conservation institution.
Programs for Kids
Education programs span toddler drop-ins through community science. Programs include:
- Marine Summer Camp
- Toddler Time sessions
- On-Site Classes for school programs
- Self-Guided Visits for school groups
- Homeschool Opportunities
- Beach Naturalist community program
- Cedar River Salmon Journey program
What's Included
- Marine educators leading classes and camps
- Underwater dome and Puget Sound habitat exhibits
- School program access on-site
- Daily general admission
Experience
Seattle and Bellevue families use the aquarium as an indoor rainy-day destination and a structured camp option. The Pier 59 location is downtown waterfront, walkable from Pike Place Market and reachable via the Seattle Center Monorail and downtown transit.