Advance Ticket Purchases or Member Reservations Required
Adult (13+): $29.95
Child (3-12): $22.95
Toddler (0-2): Free
On select November, December and January dates, the Aquarium will close at 4 p.m. (last entry at 2:30 p.m.) in preparation for Aquarium Aglow. CLICK HERE for a full list of dates.
Aquarium Aglow runs 5:30–9:30 p.m. on the below dates. On these dates, the last general admission ticket to visit during the day will be 2:30 p.m., with the building closing at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, November 18
- Friday, November 19
- Saturday, November 20
- Sunday, November 21
- Friday, November 26
- Saturday, November 27
- Sunday, November 28
- Thursday, December 2
- Friday, December 3
- Sunday, December 5
- Friday, December 10
- Sunday, December 12
- Thursday, December 16
- Saturday, December 18
- Monday, December 20
- Tuesday, December 21
- Wednesday, December 22
- Thursday, December 23
- Sunday, December 26
- Monday, December 27
- Tuesday, December 28
- Wednesday, December 29
- Thursday, December 30
- Friday, December 31
- Saturday, January 1
- Sunday, January 2
All guests over the age of two are required to wear a face mask at all times while visiting the Aquarium, regardless of vaccination status.
See the Aquarium in a whole new light! Open select evenings beginning November 18, 2021, experience Charleston’s newest immersive holiday light spectacular. Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Aquarium with friends and loved ones, complete with food, beverages and live entertainment!
Customer Service
Our Customer Service Center is open daily from
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tel. (843) 577-FISH (3474)
Toll Free: (800) 722-6455
information@scaquarium.org
Our Hours
Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m.
*Building closes at 4 p.m. on Aquarium Aglow dates.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25,
open 9 a.m. – noon December 24.
Become a member to enjoy Aquarium fun all year long!