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!
SEA, TOUCH & EXPLORE…TOGETHER!
SEA some of the world’s most amazing creatures as you share the experience of learning all about them. Go beyond the glass and build special bonds with your child. See them light up with wonder and feel their excitement when they TOUCH a shark for the first time! EXPLORE, play and let imaginations soar as you are surrounded by awe-inspiring sea life and unique habitats from around the world.
Plus, Pre-K Membership includes free admission to seasonal events like Mermaids, Shark Summer, Underwater Pumpkin GLOW, Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland. Plus, be among the first guests to see the NEW exhibit Jellies: Go With The Flow opening in March!
Don’t Wait – Limited Quantity Available!
Get a full year for your little one to enjoy new animals, exhibits and adventures - all for FREE! Simply register online by Sunday, February 23 and visit Newport Aquarium as soon as the next day, but no later than Sunday, March 9, with proof of age to receive and activate your FREE Pre-K Membership. But hurry – you only have until February 23 to register and March 9 to activate and only while supplies last!
Parent/Guardian MUST provide proof of age upon activation. Child must be between the ages of 2 and 4 years old at time of activation at Newport Aquarium. Original or copy (digital is acceptable) of birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork or green card with birth date are all considered proof of age. PRO TIP: Preload your child's photo when registering to help expedite your activation process at Newport Aquarium!
Pre-K Membership comes with all the benefits of a Silver Membership including unlimited visits and 10% off purchase in the Gift Shop Sharky’s Café and Sweet Dreams Candy Company. Pre-K Members accompanied by Gold and Platinum Members will also enjoy no reservations required!
Free Pre-K Memberships are not eligible for renewal. Once your child's current active Free Pre-K Membership is within 60 days of expiration and your child still meets age requirements, they will be eligible to re-register for the Free Pre-K Membership. Deadlines for registration and activation still apply. Each child can only have one valid Free Pre-K Membership at a time.
Register online by Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Registration must be completed online at least 1-day prior to activation.
Activate at Newport Aquarium by Sunday, March 9, 2025
Parent/Guardian MUST provide proof of age upon activation. Child must be between the ages of 2 to 4 years old at time of activation at Newport Aquarium. Original or copy of birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork or green card with birth date are all considered proof of age.
Your child gets FREE unlimited visits for one year with their new Pre-K Membership!
All exhibits plus Shark Bridge and seasonal events like Mermaids, Shark Summer and Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland are all included!
When planning your first visit to Activate your Pre-K Membership, a reservation for the child is not required. We strongly recommend the other members of your visiting party purchase tickets in advance online or if they are Silver Members, they make an advanced reservation. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining availability for the day.
Once your Pre-K Membership is activated, we strongly recommend making a reservation when planning future visits. For more information on how you make a reservation, you can visit here.
Opens This March! Newport Aquarium’s NEW exhibit Jellies: Go With The Flow is a dazzling dive into the shimmering world of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Watch in awe as they float, pulse, and glow, offering a spellbinding dance of nature’s artistry. Whether you’re discovering their incredible life cycle or simply soaking in their ethereal beauty, this exhibit invites you to go beyond the glass like never before! This isn’t just an exhibit—it’s your front-row ticket to an aquatic spectacle that will leave you enchanted and eager to learn more about the magic of marine life.
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Your little explorer will get up-close views as they explore the world of Seahorses, Sea Dragons and Pipefish in this colorful exhibit.
Your little ones will get eye-to-eye with Stingrays when they explore the underwater tunnel. They even have the opportunity to touch them!
Kids climb and play their way through Coral Cove and color a fishy friend that they can bring to life in the animated world of Splash & Bubbles!
Your child will visit a world they’ve never experienced as they explore the ruins of a sunken ship scattered across the sea floor, now home to hundreds of animals including mysterious eels and everyone’s favorite - Clownfish!
Sea, Touch & Explore with your child and be there for every new discovery so you can make those memories that will last a lifetime. Become a Member too so your family can experience all the fun - TOGETHER! Get your Membership today and enjoy great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more!
Learn MoreThe Free Pre-K Membership ensures kids ages 2 to 4 have the opportunity to enjoy Newport Aquarium admission free of charge by offering complimentary year-long entry if you register online starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Free Pre-K Memberships must be activated in person by visiting the Aquarium with valid proof of age by Sunday, March 9, 2025.
No. Children under the age of 2 receive free admission to Newport Aquarium every day.
No. A Pre-K Membership only grants admission to the child for whom it is registered.
We recommend parents purchase their own Membership or a daily General Admission ticket to experience the Aquarium with their child. All Pre-K Members must be accompanied by an adult while inside the Aquarium.
To receive a Free Pre-K Membership for your child, you must follow a simple, three-step process:
We encourage parents to purchase Memberships for the rest of the family so everyone can enjoy unlimited visits to Newport Aquarium for the entire year.
No. Registration must be completed online via the button at the top of this page at least 1 day prior to visiting Newport Aquarium.
No. Registration must be completed via the button at the top of this page at least 1-day prior to visiting Newport Aquarium.
Once you have registered online, you will receive a confirmation email with a voucher that you can print-at-home or show on your mobile device. Visit any Newport Aquarium ticket window by 7:00pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025 to activate and receive your child’s Free Pre-K Membership. You must bring an original or copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport, adoption papers or Green Card to confirm their age in order to process their Membership.
You can register as many children as you have that are between the ages of 2 and 4. Memberships are for individual people and feature each child’s name and photo. Memberships are non-transferrable.
No. Memberships are non-transferrable. The Free Pre-K Membership ID card will have your child’s name and photo printed on it and cannot be used for a different child.
No. Memberships are non-transferrable. Memberships are for individual people and feature each child’s name and photo.
Free Pre-K Memberships are valid for one year from your in-person activation date.
Note: Parents or guardians must accompany any child in Newport Aquarium at all times. We recommend a Membership for the most flexibility and value.
Registration ends Sunday, February 23, 2025. There is limited availability for the Free Pre-K Membership. We recommend registering your child(ren) early to avoid missing this opportunity. Free Pre-K Memberships can be activated as soon as 1-day after online registration at any Newport Aquarium ticket window but no later than Sunday, March 9, 2025.
The Free Pre-K Membership will not be available for registration Sunday, February 23, 2025 or upon sell out.
After Sunday, March 9, 2025 Free Pre-K Memberships, will no longer be available and you will be unable to receive a Free Pre-K Membership for your child.
Strollers are permitted, but your little ones will enjoy the aquarium experience more without one.
Free Pre-K Membership comes with all the benefits of a Silver Membership including unlimited visits and 10% off purchases in the Gift Shop, Sharky’s Café and Sweet Dreams Candy Company.
Yes. Pre-K Members are eligible to attend new exhibit openings and seasonal event previews. Some special events such as Aquarium After Dark and Mother’s Day Bruch require an additional ticket purchase to attend. Pre-K Members will not be able to attend after-hours events with posted age restrictions like Sea of Love which is a 21+ event.
No. Since these events are an exclusive perk to membership, all guests attending Member-only events must be members. We strongly recommend that parents become members too so your whole family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. Get your Membership today and enjoy great benefits like free parking, extra discounts and more! Learn more about Memberships here.
When planning your first visit to Activate your Pre-K Membership, a reservation for the child is not required. We strongly recommend the other members of your visiting party purchase tickets in advance online or if they are Silver Members, they make an advanced reservation. Popular days and times do sell out. If you wait to purchase tickets at walk-up, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining availability for the day.
Once your Pre-K Membership is activated, we strongly recommend making a reservation when planning future visits. Pre-K Members accompanied by Gold and Platinum Members will also enjoy no reservations required. For more information on how you make a reservation, you can visit here.
Instructions for making an online reservation can be found here:
Ages 2 to 4 years old.
All children who will be ages 2 to 4 at the time of activation at Newport Aquarium.
No. Children under the age of 2 receive free admission to Newport Aquarium every day.
As long as your child is between the ages of 2 to 4 years old on the date you activate the Free Pre-K Membership, your child is eligible. Free Pre-K Membership must be activated by Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Unfortunately, Memberships are non-refundable. If your child has a Membership that expires before Sunday, February 23, 2025 you can still register for a Free Pre-K Membership. Guests can only have one membership registered to their name and address at a time.
No. Free Pre-K Memberships are not eligible for renewal. Once your child's current active Free Pre-K Membership is within 60 days of expiration and your child still meets age requirements, they will be eligible to re-register for the Free Pre-K Membership. You must register online by Sunday, February 23 and visit no later than Sunday, March 9, with proof of age to receive and activate your new FREE Pre-K Membership. Each child can only have one valid Free Pre-K Membership at a time.
The Free Pre-K offer will return again in 2025. Dates are not finalized yet. You can re-register for the Free Pre-K Membership offer once your child’s Membership is within 60 days of expiration. Proof of age is required to activate.
Original or copy of a valid birth certificate, passport, adoption papers or Green Card. Both printed and digital documentation is accepted.
No.
Documents can be original, photocopied or digital images but they must be legible.
Yes. Any documents submitted via mobile device must be legible.
To protect the integrity of the program we will not be able to activate any Free Pre-K Membership that is not accompanied by documentation.
Yes! The Free Pre-K Membership receives all the benefits of Silver Membership which includes the following:
No. The Free Pre-K Membership does not qualify for Bring-A-Friend Free Days, does not receive any complimentary Bring-A-Friend tickets and is not eligible for guest ticket discounts.
No. A new Membership purchased is required.
We strongly recommend making a reservation online in advance of your visit. To allow for the best possible guest experience, capacities are limited. Popular days and times book up fast! If you arrive without a reservation, you may need to wait hours for the next available entry time or find there is no remaining availability. Pre-K Members accompanied by Gold and Platinum Members will also enjoy no reservations required.
