March - August
Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Building closes at 6 p.m.)
September - February
Open Daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Building closes at 5 p.m.)
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec 25, and half day Dec 24 (open 9am-1pm).
Your Aquarium membership pays for itself
in just two visits!
Receive special discounts to the Sea Turtle Café, Aquarium Gift Shop and savings with community attractions and businesses. Learn more
Family Plus = 2 adults + kids under 18+ 2 guests
$175
Family = 2 adults + kids under 18
$150
Grandparent = 2 adults + grandkids under 18
$115
Individual Plus = 1 adult + 1 guest
$100
Dual = 2 adults
$100
Individual = 1 adult
$75
Adults (13+)
25 books
Child (4-12)
15 books
Toddler (0-3)
Free
The South Carolina Aquarium is a member of the Greenbax Partner Merchant Network. Aquarium visitors can "spend" Greenbax points to pay for admission and also "earn" electronic Greenbax points by showing their PFC/Greenbax card.
Group Discounts
Groups of 15 people or more can receive discounts on admission - Learn More
AAA members
Show your card and save $1 off adult and senior / $.50 off child admission.
Reduced admission for disadvantaged youth groups
Each year a limited amount of funds are available to disadvantaged youth groups. Please contact
(843) 720-1990 to learn more.
Discount tickets
Available at area hotel properties, Charleston Area Visitors' Bureau and Costco.
Teachers get in FREE New in 2012, all certified South Carolina K-12 teachers can receive a FREE Individual Membership! Or if preferred, use the Individual membership value (valued at $60) as a credit to upgrade to any level of membership!
Group Visits
Give your students an unforgettable learning experience with a visit to the South Carolina Aquarium! Learn More
Structured School Programs
Students and teachers can visit the Aquarium for free as part of our Structured School Program. Teachers must apply each summer. 100 classes are selected at random to participate in the program. Learn More
