New York Aquarium Family Programs
Aquarium Mornings
Rise and shine at the Aquarium! Enjoy early access to one of our exhibits, meet an ocean invertebrate up close, and explore and play together. Ages 2-8 with caregiver.
| Price: | $24 members $30 regular |
| Dates: | 12/4: Sharks! |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Family Camp
Finally, a camp for the whole family! Bring your crew to Family Camp at the Aquarium and enjoy a morning of fun activities and unique animal experiences. All ages with caregiver.
| Price: | $24 members $30 regular |
| Dates: | 12/30: Wild Winter Wonders 12/31: New Year's Eve SEAabration |
| Time: | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Sensory Friendly Mornings
New York Aquarium invites families of individuals with sensory processing needs to join us for this sensory-friendly morning at the Aquarium! Explore our exhibits before the aquarium opens and participate in animal-themed activities. Ticket prices are per person. All ages.
| Price: | $20 members $25 regular |
| Dates: | 2/12, PlayQuarium 3/27, Ocean Wonders: Sharks! |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Keeper for a Day: Mini Marine Medics
Bring your vet-in-training to learn what it takes to care for the aquatic animals here at the NY Aquarium. This family programs lets children and adults go behind the scenes and get up close while experiencing how our veterinarians and keepers work together to keep our scaly, furry, and feathered friends happy and healthy. Age 3+ with a caregiver.
| Price: | $24 members $30 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 3/20 |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Keeper for a Day: Animal Trainer
Calling all future animal keepers! This family program lets you join your child as we explore what it's like to be a marine mammal trainer, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. Age 3+ with a caregiver.
| Price: | $24 members $30 regular |
| Dates: | Saturday, 4/9 |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Edge of the Sea: Seaside Explorations
Join us for this one-of-a-kind family experience as we head down to the edge of the water to explore the sandy shore ecosystem. We will collect plant and animal evidence and use field guides to identify and sort what we find. We’ll meet a live local animal and walk away with an appreciation for the amazing aquatic organisms that call Coney Island home. Age 3+ with a caregiver.
| Price: | $24 members $30 regular |
| Dates: | Sunday, 5/15 |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Please visit the New York Aquarium Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.
