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HALF-PRICE ADMISSION
September 10-30, 2026
Available to college students, faculty and staff.
Tickets must be purchased on site.
Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!
Purchase your tickets on-site at the Riverplace ticketing center on the Aquarium Plaza.
Show your Proof! Make sure to bring your college ID, transcript, or pay stub. Everyone in the paying party receives the discount.
Remember we are on timed ticketing. * If there are no tickets available at your arrival time, your cashier will help you find the next available time slot.
Please note, the Aquarium is on timed-entry and wait times may apply. Tickets must be purchased on-site and cannot be reserved online or over the phone, as proof of eligibility is required at the time of purchase.
College Days Discounts
All tickets must be purchased on-site at the Aquarium ticketing center.
Aquarium Admission
Adults: $20.00 (reg. $39.95)
Youth (4-17): $15.00 (reg. $29.95)
IMAX Documentary Films
Adults: $5.00 (reg. $9.95)
Youth (4-17): $5.00 (reg. $9.95)
Discount does not apply to Hollywood films.
Special Membership Discount
Discounted memberships may be purchased on-site or over the phone.
Dual: $123.25 (regular $145.00)
Family: $178.50 (regular $210.00)
Dual Deluxe: $174.25 (regular $205.00)
Family Deluxe: $246.50 (regular $290.00)
Questions? Reach out by emailing us at groupsales@tnaqua.org.
September 10-30, 2026
Available to college students, faculty and staff.
Tickets must be purchased on site.
Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!
Purchase your tickets on-site at the Riverplace ticketing center on the Aquarium Plaza.
Show your Proof! Make sure to bring your college ID, transcript, or pay stub. Everyone in the paying party receives the discount.
Remember we are on timed ticketing. * If there are no tickets available at your arrival time, your cashier will help you find the next available time slot.
Please note, the Aquarium is on timed-entry and wait times may apply. Tickets must be purchased on-site and cannot be reserved online or over the phone, as proof of eligibility is required at the time of purchase.
College Days Discounts
All tickets must be purchased on-site at the Aquarium ticketing center.
Aquarium Admission
Adults: $20.00 (reg. $39.95)
Youth (4-17): $15.00 (reg. $29.95)
IMAX Documentary Films
Adults: $5.00 (reg. $9.95)
Youth (4-17): $5.00 (reg. $9.95)
Discount does not apply to Hollywood films.
Special Membership Discount
Discounted memberships may be purchased on-site or over the phone.
Dual: $123.25 (regular $145.00)
Family: $178.50 (regular $210.00)
Dual Deluxe: $174.25 (regular $205.00)
Family Deluxe: $246.50 (regular $290.00)
Questions? Reach out by emailing us at groupsales@tnaqua.org.
Date & Time
September 10, 2026
10:00am - 7:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
09/11/2026, 09/12/2026, 09/13/2026, 09/14/2026 and 16 other dates
Location
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
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