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Driving and Parking
Driving and Parking
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located in Downtown New Orleans where Canal Street meets the Mississippi River.
Visiting from out of town? Consider our hotel partners.
Directions from the West
From Interstate 10 East, exit at Poydras Street (#234B). Continue on Poydras approximately 1 mile. Turn left on S. Peters Street. Turn right on Canal Street. The Aquarium and IMAX® are located at the foot of Canal Street at the Mississippi River.
Directions from the East
From Interstate 10 West, exit at Canal/Superdome (#235B) turning right onto Canal. The Aquarium and IMAX® are located at the foot of Canal Street at the Mississippi River.
Discounted Parking
Parking discounts are subject to change without notice and are often not applicable during major holidays, Carnival season and major sporting events.
Self-parking is $5 off at the JAX Brewery Parking Lot, Sugar Parking Lot, Badine Parking Lot and Canal Place Parking Garage.
At the Hilton Whale Wall Lot and World Trade Center, self-parking up to 6 hours is $8 with validation. Over 6 hours, regular rates apply.
Parking tickets must be validated at the Aquarium, IMAX® or Butterfly Garden and Insectarium to receive the parking discount.
Street addresses of the participating parking lots:
| JAX Brewery Parking Lot | 311 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| Canal Place Parking Garage | 100 Rue Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| Badine Parking Lot | 111 Rue Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| Sugar Parking Lot | 100 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| World Trade Center | 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
| Hilton Whale Wall Lot | 728 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 |
Not all Central Parking locations are included in the discounted parking program.
Parking Meters
Metered parking is available. Please read the posted signs carefully as parking rules vary throughout the city.
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Aquarium Visitor Info
Hours
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Hours
Open
7 days a week | 10am - 5pm
Tickets
Audubon Experience Package
$44.50 Adult Admission
$31.50 Child (2 -12) Admission
$31.50 Senior (65+) Admission
Our best value! Visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium for one low price. The Audubon Experience package includes one visit to each facility. Audubon Experience packages are valid for 14 consecutive days starting with your first visit. Our attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday and select holiday Mondays.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas General Admission
$22.50 Adult Admission
$16.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$17.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Free for Audubon Members
Backstage Penguin Pass
$115.00 Members
$125.00 Non-Members
Go behind the scenes at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas for an up-close encounter with an endangered African penguin. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an intimate, hands-on experience with a penguin in Audubon’s private penguin encounter. Advance tickets recommended. Read More.
Aquarium and IMAX® Combo
$29.00 Adult Admission
$23.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$23.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Group Tickets
Discounted admission for groups of 10 or more and group lunches for 20 or more. Exciting, educational and entertaining trips at economical rates are available with advance reservations at the Zoo, Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and IMAX®. To make your reservations or for more information please call (504) 581-4629 or 1-800-774-7394, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Plan Your Visit
Make the most of your next Aquarium adventure!
The Aquarium is located on the edge of the French Quarter, facing the mighty Mississippi River at the foot of Canal St.
Reduce your carbon footprint! From the airport or within town, consider alternate transportation.
Visiting with a stroller or wheelchair? Handy tips to make your Aquarium experience more enjoyable!
View a map of Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
Dining
One scoop or two?
Treat yourself in our upstairs Food Court!
