Shedd Aquarium - The World's Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium - The World's Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium was built in 1929 and is one of the world's largest Aquariums. It's a very popular place and I advise you to arrive early. If you decide to attend on a day when there is a Bears home game or other major event at Soldier Field, access to the Museum Campus can be tricky. No museum visitor parking is available on the Museum Campus during Bears home games. However, public transit remains a wonderful and uncomplicated way to get to the Campus every day of the year. For more information, check out www.yourcta.com or call the Regional Transportation Authority at (312) 836-7000.
Once you get to Shedd, you will find out there is much more to do than just see fish! From Anemones to the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider to Weedy Seadragons you will see that Shedd is home to all kinds of animals from around the globe.
There are also exhibits of the world's most rich and exotic ecosystems. Explore Coral Reefs, The Amazon, The Pacific Rocky Coasts, Fishes From Around The World, Wild Reef and the newest exhibit Crabs! Learn what your part can be in being a protector or champion of these great yet delicate ecosystems. Some of these exhibits sell out early, but not to worry! Ticketmaster offers online advance purchases for tickets. This means less waiting in line when you get there!
The costs of tickets are: Regular Admission All Access Pass: $23 - Adults (12-64) $16 - Children (3-11) $16 - Seniors (65+) there is also a discount for Chicago residents. The All Access pass gives entrance to all the exhibits including the new Wild Reef exhibit. The last tickets are sold 45 minutes before closing.
Shedd Aquarium has Summer and Winter hours. The Summer hours are (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Weekends, holidays and summer weekdays - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Winter hours are (Labor Day to Memorial Day) weekdays - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Do call ahead, 312- 939-2438 to confirm hours as Shedd Aquarium does host many special events that may affect hours.
Shedd Aquarium was built in 1929 and is one of the world's largest Aquariums. It's a very popular place and I advise you to arrive early. If you decide to attend on a day when there is a Bears home game or other major event at Soldier Field, access to the Museum Campus can be tricky. No museum visitor parking is available on the Museum Campus during Bears home games. However, public transit remains a wonderful and uncomplicated way to get to the Campus every day of the year. For more information, check out www.yourcta.com or call the Regional Transportation Authority at (312) 836-7000.
Once you get to Shedd, you will find out there is much more to do than just see fish! From Anemones to the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider to Weedy Seadragons you will see that Shedd is home to all kinds of animals from around the globe.
There are also exhibits of the world's most rich and exotic ecosystems. Explore Coral Reefs, The Amazon, The Pacific Rocky Coasts, Fishes From Around The World, Wild Reef and the newest exhibit Crabs! Learn what your part can be in being a protector or champion of these great yet delicate ecosystems. Some of these exhibits sell out early, but not to worry! Ticketmaster offers online advance purchases for tickets. This means less waiting in line when you get there!
The costs of tickets are: Regular Admission All Access Pass: $23 - Adults (12-64) $16 - Children (3-11) $16 - Seniors (65+) there is also a discount for Chicago residents. The All Access pass gives entrance to all the exhibits including the new Wild Reef exhibit. The last tickets are sold 45 minutes before closing.
Shedd Aquarium has Summer and Winter hours. The Summer hours are (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Weekends, holidays and summer weekdays - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Winter hours are (Labor Day to Memorial Day) weekdays - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Do call ahead, 312- 939-2438 to confirm hours as Shedd Aquarium does host many special events that may affect hours.
