The Mississippi Aquarium is a great entertainment value for the entire family. We offer discounted admission when you purchase tickets online up to midnight on the day before your visit. Plan ahead and save!
Mississippi Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. Your admission to the Mississippi Aquarium supports our three-pillar mission of education, conservation and community.
There is a parking garage adjacent to the aquarium that is operated by the Coastal Transit Authority and they do charge a fee.
New Seasonal Hours
Mississippi Aquarium has added a special nighttime event for the holidays! To adjust for this exciting addition, we have adjusted our daily hours of operation. Check our holiday hours schedule listed on this page before you arrive.
A Magical Mississippi Christmas: a new nighttime event!
A Magical Mississippi Christmas Presented by Gulfport Coca-Cola® Bottling Company, UNITED is a BRAND-NEW holiday event featuring a mesmerizing projection mapping show where the Aquatic Wonders building comes to life to tell the story of "A Penguin's Christmas Wish"!
Go on a journey with four animated penguins as they embark on an adventure across Mississippi in this larger-than-life Christmas spectacular.
SEAsonal surprises await visitors each night with a special dolphin presentation, diving elves, Bayou the Otter appearances, and so much more! Gates open at 5:30pm nightly. See webpage for more details and to purchase tickets!
Tickets & Annual Passes
General admission tickets include full access to all the Mississippi Aquarium exhibits and presentations. The aquarium hosts dozens of special events throughout the year that may have you considering an Annual Pass. You also have up to 14 days after your visit to apply your admission to an annual pass. Passes start at just $69.95 and if you plan on visiting more than twice, an Annual Pass is your best value. To learn more about our Annual Pass options
visit this section of our website.