From February 18 through early April, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to amenities and guest routes. Staff will be available to assist with alternative routes and accessibility accommodations.
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
February 23, 2025
9:15 am to 10:15 am
Daily
$55 per Person
All Ages
Staff Entrance (Pier 3)
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour! Younger guests and their families will feed breakfast to Aquarium animals, experience our interactive touchpools without the crowds and more.
Tour pricing is per person; each guest must have their own tour ticket to participate. For all-ages tours, including the Family Sunrise Tour, this includes children ages 3 and over.
Tour prices are higher on peak days.
Member Price: $44-$52 per person
Please book your tour online and be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
Questions? Please call Central Reservations at 410-659-4269 (available from 9 am to 4:30 pm, seven days a week).
Everything you need to know before your Family Sunrise Tour!
Before your tour, please review the following important information:
Family Sunrise Tour starts before the National Aquarium opens to the public. To purchase this tour, guests buying general admission tickets online must select the first time slot of the day to see the Family Sunrise Tour display as an add-on during checkout. If you have any questions, please call us at 410-576-3833.
There is no age requirement for this tour; guests of all ages can participate. All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, including if you miss your tour due to late arrival. If the Aquarium cancels your program, you'll have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
To ensure that your tour hasn't been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances such as animal health or inclement weather, please call 410-576-8822 the day of your program for cancellation information.
All aspects of this tour are subject to availability.
Have a question about your Family Sunrise Tour? We've probably answered it here!
No, this tour does not go behind the scenes.
A paid parent or guardian must accompany all participants under the age of 16. Parents or guardians accompanying children must be at least 18 years old. For example, a 17-year-old may attend a tour, but their 10-year-old sibling may not accompany them without an adult.
Yes! Your tour will include a visit to Living Seashore, our interactive touchpool exhibit, where you'll be able to touch skates, jellies, horseshoe crabs and more. Please be advised that our exhibits are periodically closed for maintenance and unforeseen circumstances; if Living Seashore is scheduled to be closed during your tour, your tour guide will notify you beforehand.
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended.
No. However, this experience is an add-on to a general admission ticket, which grants you admission into the building.
