To ensure the best possible guest experience, hourly capacities are limited. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets or making your reservations in advance to ensure you get to visit on your preferred date and entry time. 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 ticket availability.
With Plan-Ahead Pricing, the further in advance you purchase your tickets, the more you save. Get tickets HERE.
Annual Passholders or Members and undated ticket holders can make reservations HERE.
A reopening date for I-471 south at the Ohio River has not been identified. I-471 North is open with lane closures. These closures and bridge repairs over the next few weeks may impact your travel to Newport Aquarium.
We recommend that you plan extra time for your journey and use GPS navigation for the best alternative route to Newport Aquarium.
If you have any questions, please call 1-800-406-3474 and we’d be happy to help!
November 04, 2024
Offers full year of adventures with unlimited visits for kids ages 2 to 4
Newport, Ky. (November 4, 2024)— Newport Aquarium is bringing back the popular free Pre-K Membership program for a very limited time. The free Pre-K Membership gives children ages 2 to 4 unforgettable learning experiences during unlimited visits and free admission to special events like Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland, Mermaids, Shark Summer and Underwater Pumpkin GLOW. During their an entire year of free visits, children with a free Pre-K Membership can also receive discounts on food and souvenir purchases within the aquarium.
“Little ones at this age are so curious and always looking for a new adventure,” said Rebecca Foster, Executive Director of Newport Aquarium, “It warms my heart when I see a child learn something new during their visit. This free membership opens the door for even more Pre-K kids in our community to discover the importance of conservation with a full year of new experiences.”
Beginning November 4, parents and guardians can register their child at NewportAquarium.com for the free Pre-K Membership, with the final registration day falling on November 26. Once a child is registered online, a parent or guardian can activate their child’s free Pre-K Membership at any ticket window by bringing valid proof of age no later than November 27. The valid proof of age can be an original or copy of a birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork, or green card with birth date.
The free Pre-K Membership is only available for a limited time. Registration must be completed online at least 1-day prior to activation. Children must be between the ages of 2 and 4 at the time of activation. To learn more about the Pre-K Membership, including how to register and the benefits of the free Pre-K Membership, visit NewportAquarium.com.
Newport Aquarium, named one of the top ten U.S. aquariums in USA Today’s 10Best.com and one of the top U.S. aquariums by Leisure Group Travel, has showcased thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water since 1999. Named a top U.S. aquarium by US City Traveler and Destinations Travel Magazine, and also by Travel Channel, Newport Aquarium is a Herschend company and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Newport Aquarium is located across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee.
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