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Tips For Your Trip
Tips For Your Trip
Ticketing Tips
Skip the lines! Book your tickets online and print your tickets at home. Or, consider an off-site ticket outlet.
Visiting Tips
- For the best experience, visit during the Aquarium's least frequented times—weekday afternoons.
- The museum is handicapped accessible.
- Strollers are allowed in the Aquarium, but rentals are not available.
- A limited number of wheelchairs are available for complimentary use.
- Photography (including flash) is permitted in the Aquarium.
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a "smoke-free" facility. For the safety and health of all patrons, our staff and the animals in our stewardship, smoking is only permitted outside of the Aquarium.
Information above is subject to change.
Calendar
Audubon Aquarium is full of engaging activities for the whole family. View our calendar of events to learn more about what is going on at the Aquarium.
Aquarium Map
Aquarium Visitor Info
Hours
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Hours
Open
Tuesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm
Tickets
Audubon Experience Package
Entergy IMAX® Theatre will be closed for renovations from May 19 through May 24, 2013. During this time visitors will not be able to redeem the IMAX film portion of their Audubon Experience ticket. If you would like to purchase an Audubon Experience ticket for use during our renovation Audubon is offering a Multi-Attraction Ticket at a discounted rate. This ticket will be available for purchase ON SITE beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
$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!
