A membership is more than a ticket into the Aquarium. Your dues help provide the best care to our animals as well as sustain our work to connect people to water, wildlife and wild places. Members enjoy unlimited visits plus exclusive benefits and invitations to exciting programs and events year-round! Plus, membership pays for itself in just two visits!
Gift memberships are active immediately, and your loved one can enjoy their benefits as soon as they open their present! All gift memberships purchased between November 1–December 31, 2024 will be active through December 31, 2025.
Current Members: Reserve tickets, see upcoming events and more!
Have a question? We’re happy to help! Give us a call at (843) 577-FISH (3474) or email [email protected].
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited admission for one full year
- Access to over 75 exclusive member programs and events
- 20% off of Aquarium Aglow tickets
- Discounts for local area attractions and businesses
- Discounted general admission tickets (maximum six per visit)
- 10% discount in our Gift Shop, at the Sea Turtle Snack Bar and on souvenir photos
- Access to our members-only Facebook group
Membership Levels
- Family Plus, $279 Up to two named adults in the same household; your children/grandchildren under 18; two guest privileges per day
- Family, $219 Up to two named adults and your children under 18 in the same household
- Grandparent, $219 Up to two named adults in the same household; your grandchildren under 18
- Dual, $139 Two named adults
- Individual Plus, $139 One named adult; one guest privilege per day
- Individual, $99 One named adult
- Conservation Steward, Starting at $500 Want to deepen your impact? Become a Conservation Steward and enjoy all the benefits of a Family Plus membership in addition to exclusive invitations, opportunities and more! Learn more
Save up to $50 by purchasing a two-year membership!
Renew or Gift a Membership
Don’t miss out on any Aquarium fun! Renew your membership today. Or, share the wonder of the Aquarium with a loved one by gifting a membership!
Angelfish Membership
The Aquarium is for all, and we are pleased to offer Angelfish memberships to families who qualify for SNAP/EBT, WIC or the SC Voucher program. At just $40 annually, this membership receives all the benefits of the Family level membership!
Please email [email protected] with proof of eligibility, and we will be happy to set up your membership!
Eligibility with proof of EBT card, digital WIC card (screenshot that includes your name) or SC Voucher letter and photo ID. P-EBT not accepted for eligibility. South Carolina residents only. Memberships may take up to 24–48 hours to process; please be prepared to pay at time of acceptance.
Military Membership
Active duty military, veterans and retirees receive 15% off any level of regular membership. Due to restrictions on photocopying government IDs, military memberships must be purchased at the gate on your first visit, with no need for advance reservations.
Offer applies to all active duty military, veterans and retirees with valid military I.D.; offer may not be transferred or applied to gift memberships. Military personnel must be a named adult on the purchased membership.
Teacher Membership and Admission
South Carolina certified K–12 teachers enjoy 15% off any level of regular membership. To become a member and activate this offer, please email [email protected] with proof of eligibility.
In addition, teachers receive complimentary admission to the Aquarium. For a complimentary admission ticket, please bring proof of eligibility to the gate. There is no need for teachers to reserve an entry time, but any guests in their party must buy tickets prior to their visit.
Offer applies to all South Carolina K-12 teachers with proof of badge, South Carolina teaching certificate or redacted paystub and photo I.D.; offer may not be transferred or applied to gift memberships. Teacher must be a named adult on the purchased membership.
Gift your loved ones a South Carolina Aquarium membership!