Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Great place to take the kids. Displays are well marked and the volunteers and employees knowledgeable. We went the second week after reopening during the pandemic and they seemed to be doing all they good to make it safe and enjoyable. There were a few people not adhering to the mask rule (though they had one with them) and I was disappointed the employees (not volunteers) didn't say anything to them. -1 star. Otherwise a great experience and certainly a place to visit because, let's be honest, we're all ready to get away from our houses for a while.

Visited on a rainy day from hurricane Sally. For 2 adults $24.95 , senior 62 and over $22.95. The reason I gave 3 stars is that Covid19 has effected some of the exhibits and there is no touch pools or giant screen theater and some other exhibits closed. Mask required whole visit & I would recommended it. All the adults had mask but, a few children did not have them and did touch exhibits, so use caution. The Aquarium Building was clean and all workers wore mask. Also, the visual care of the aquariums & aquatic life are healthy looking and well maintained. I would recommend to have a meal before as there wasn't a place to eat there (Covid19 - end of season assuming? ). You cannot leave and return at this time from the building exhibit and was informed of this at the start. This does, however, have some interesting tanks filled with a variety of fish & sharks. The kids that were there, with their parents, really enjoyed seeing the sharks and sea turtles in the hugh tanks. They have a nice gift store at the end of tour as well. We did do a walk-in to buy tickets and was able to get in. The ticket lady suggested to make reservations on line for future visits. I felt the price was a bit high for this place at this time, considering closed portions of Aquarium but, Covid19 has had an effect on many tourist places.

Most people without mask. Id skip this for jow

It was fun but the virus rules were Abit frustrating

I really liked the aquariums and seeing all the different fish. The one exhibit with the eagle rays or manta rays swimming above your head is amazing. We really enjoyed the shark tank too. I haven't ever seen a shark in real life so that was pretty neat. They are scary but I think they also enjoyed the attention, well at least one of them did. It kept swimming up and around in front of the window. There were various lizards, frogs, and turtles as well. At the entrance there ate a couple seals or sea lions not sure what they are called exactly. They were really cool. All in all it wad a good time. Except they didn't tell us closing time was at six and sold us tickets at five so we had to rush through. An hour isn't enough time so make sure you go earlier. Just wanted to say thank you to Skylar, I hope I spelled it right, for taking time to give my daughter an extra special gift. You made her day.