Get the BEST VALUE with a Newport Aquarium Membership and don’t miss out on everything NEW coming for Newport Aquarium’s 25th Anniversary Year like the NEW Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! Being a Member pays for itself in as little as 2 visits. Plus, enjoy great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more! Get your Membership today!
Three levels of Membership allow you to choose the benefits that fit your family’s needs while letting you Discover the Wonder all year long. Enjoy unlimited visits for one full year, discounts on your food and souvenir purchases and exclusive invitations to new exhibit openings and seasonal event previews with your Silver Membership. Upgrade to a Gold Membership for extra benefits like Bring-A-Friend FREE Days, $5 off guest tickets, 2 free parking vouchers and No Reservations Required. Or get VIP benefits like 2 Good-Any-Day guest tickets, $5 off guest tickets, 1 Free Virtual Reality ticket and 1 Free Behind-the-Scenes Tour ticket with a Platinum Membership!
For a very limited time, all kids ages 2-4 years old can get a FREE Pre-K Membership! Your child gets unlimited FREE visits while you get unlimited memories and picture-perfect moments, you’ll treasure forever! Get a full year for your little one to enjoy new animals, exhibits and adventures - all for FREE!
Hurry! Registration ends Tuesday, November 26, 2024 and is only available while supplies last!
Learn MoreGet unlimited visits for a full year plus a 10% discount on your food and souvenir purchases and Penguin Encounter tickets.
Child and Senior pricing available.
Children under 2 are free.
Gold Membership includes extra benefits like exclusive member events, Bring-A-Friend FREE Days, free parking vouchers and more!
Child and Senior pricing available. Children under 2 are free.
Platinum Membership includes all the benefits of Gold, plus 2 bonus Good-Any-Day Bring-A-Friend Free tickets and guaranteed entry without a reservation!
Child and Senior pricing available. Children under 2 are free.
Annual Passholders and Annual Members receive discounts on Penguin Encounter tickets! Take a journey halfway across the world to Cape Town, South Africa where you’ll step right into the habitat of a colony of nearly a dozen African Penguins. Learn all about these amazing penguin ambassadors and their natural environment as you watch them waddle, call, preen and play just inches away from you. Spots are limited – purchase your exclusive Penguin Encounter tickets today!
Newport Aquarium Silver Annual Members receive a 10% discount, Gold Annual Members and Annual Passholders receive a 15% discount and Platinum Annual Members receive a 20% discount.
Celebrate a Cincinnati holiday tradition with Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium November 29 through December 24, 2024. It’s a Water Wonderland full of playful penguins, colorful holiday lights and a flurry of magical bubbles! See Scuba Santa swim with all his fishy friends and a curious sea turtle while you tell him what you want for Christmas!
Explore the aquarium like never before when you visit during Aquarium After Dark! Meet your animal friends during the day and then discover their fascinating nocturnal behaviors as the lights go out! Your adventure includes exclusive after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium, pizza party, animal encounters, animal touch opportunities and a self-guided twilight tour and scavenger hunt where you’ll experience the wonder of your aquarium - after dark! Members receive a special discount!
Included Benefits | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
Unlimited Visits for One Full Year | |||
Discount at the Gift Shop | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount at Sharky's Café | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount at Sweet Dreams Candy Company | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount on Penguin Encounter Tickets | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Discount on Behind-The-Scenes Tour Tickets | 10% | 15% | 20% |
Exclusive Invitations to New Exhibit Openings | |||
Exclusive First-Access to Special Events like Scuba Santa and Mermaids | |||
Select Bring-A-Friend FREE Days in Spring and Fall | |||
Save 50% on Admission at Select Attractions like Dollywood and More!* | |||
$5-Off General Admission Guest Tickets | |||
Discount on Birthday Parties | |||
2 FREE Parking Validations Per Membership | |||
Gold & Platinum Member Exclusive: No Reservations Required | |||
Platinum Member Exclusive: 2 Bonus Good Any Day Guest Tickets - A $79.98 value! | |||
Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Virtual Reality Ticket - A $10.00 value! | |||
Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Behind-the-Scenes Tour Ticket - A $29.99 value! |
= Benefit included with Membership option
*Select Herschend Family Entertainment Properties include: Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO), Wild Adventures (Valdosta, GA), Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ)
**Annual Passholders can see their benefits here.
Memberships expire one year from date purchased. Memberships purchased during a “2 Extra Months Free” promotion expire 14 months from date purchased.
Memberships are not eligible for refunds, cancellations or transfers. Prices, benefits and event dates/times are subject to change without notice.
Once you purchase your New Annual Membership make sure to create your online account! You can link all of the Memberships in your family together, track your purchase history and expiration dates, make and manage reservations and more! Plus, it makes renewal a breeze!