Don’t miss out on everything NEW coming for Newport Aquarium’s 25th Anniversary Year like the NEW Underwater Pumpkin GLOW! Membership is still your BEST VALUE and pays for itself in as little as 2 visits. Plus, get great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more! Plus, renew before your Membership expires and save $3!
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!
Save $3 when you renew your Annual Pass or Annual Membership before your expiration date! Log in to your Online Account and renew today or call us at 1-800-406-3474 and we’d be happy to help!
Online AccountFor 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!
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Get 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.
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| 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% |
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| Exclusive First-Access to Special Events like Scuba Santa and Mermaids | |
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| Select Bring-A-Friend FREE Days in Spring and Fall | |
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| Save 50% on Admission at Select Attractions like Dollywood and More!* | |
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| $5-Off General Admission Guest Tickets | |
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| Discount on Birthday Parties | |
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| 2 FREE Parking Validations Per Membership | |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Exclusive: No Reservations Required | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 2 Bonus Good Any Day Guest Tickets - A $79.98 value! | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Virtual Reality Ticket - A $10.00 value! | |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 1 FREE Behind-the-Scenes Tour Ticket - A $29.99 value! | |
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*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.
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!
Supporting Wild Species Protection
Here And Around The World
Newport Aquarium works with the SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) program to conserve and protect African penguins, sharks and sea turtles.
Supporting Habitats for African Penguins
Saving a Species
Your aquarium works not only for the penguins in their care, but also actively participates in efforts to help save them in the wild and to contribute to the scientific understanding of these species.
Working for Plastic-Free Waters
#FirstStep
Working with businesses, individuals and municipalities, to reduce a single-use plastic waste that harms ocean and freshwater wildlife around the world.
