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Downtown Aquarium, Denver

Explore more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits and over 500 species of animals that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world.

Denver CityPASS includes:

General Admission: Aquarium Exhibit — Entry includes 1 million gallons of underwater exhibits with more than 500 species on display.

Highlights

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    Learn about the variety of interesting marine habitats on the North American continent, as well as the wonderful creatures that live in them.

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    See how animals in a wharf habitat have adapted to survive tides, crashing waves, and tough environments.

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    See a sunken temple, a shipwreck, and a coral lagoon, and explore how those features influence the habitat and the animals around them.

Visit Downtown Aquarium, Denver with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Downtown Aquarium, Denver while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at the Downtown Aquarium.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge

Gift Shops: Treasure Chest Gift Shop

Parking/Transportation

Parking is available across the street from the aquarium; cash or credit card accepted. Get more information and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

Aquarium Exhibit Value Ticket

This upgrade includes one 4-D experience and your choice of two: Face Painting, Small Soda, Stingray Fish Food. Cost for CityPASS guests: $9.

Aquarium Plus Pass

This upgrade includes one 4-D experience. Cost for CityPASS guests: $7.

Animal Encounters

Have a one-on-one encounter with an aquarium animal. Depending on the animal, you may be able to feed, touch, train, and/or get your picture taken with the animal. You can meet our porcupine, sloth, serval, binturong, snakes, tortoises, or parrots. Cost for CityPASS guests: $150 (party of 6) for a private encounter, $100 for each additional animal.

SCUBA & Snorkel Adventures

At Downtown Aquarium you can snorkel or scuba dive with the fish! Swim with the Fish & Dive with the Sharks are two of the most popular and exciting programs at the aquarium. To reserve your dive, please visit www.a1scuba.com or call 303-789-2450.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Downtown Aquarium
  • 700 Water St.
  • Denver, Co. 80211
  • Mon-Thu: 11am-8pm
  • Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm
  • Sun: 11am-8pm

Verify current hours of operation here.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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Excellent way to experience Denver
Very happy we decided to buy the CityPASS. Great cost savings and easy entrance to everything.
Best Deal Ever
If you're visiting or just need to have fun, save money by buying this CityPASS. We saved so much money on some great attractions. I highly recommend anyone to buy this. its so easy to use too. I cant wait to visit again!
Amazing deal
CityPASS is such an amazing deal. We had a blast on our vacation!
Love CityPASS
Purchased CityPASS for my family while in Denver and so glad I did. Saved money and we were able to do more activities than planned. Would definitely recommend.
Infinite Love
I bought the CityPASS when I visited Denver about a week ago. It was convenient, cheap, and it gave me no issues at all. Thank you CityPASS. I will purchase again real soon.
Denver CityPASS is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 876.
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Ridiculous These passes are stupid. The idea behind it is great. But they have to use them all in one week is ridiculous makes no sense whatsoever. If I'm going to buy a pass to all those things would be nice to be able to do them over the course of a year or 6 months at a minimum but they have to do it in 7 days is just asinine
Date published: 2026-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent purchase Great way to save money. Zoo won't scan the pass at the gate. You have to go in and get paper tickets printed. Museum and aquarium were quick and easy.
Date published: 2026-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptional Value and Convenience We bought CityPASS to explore Denver over a long weekend where we wanted to check out key locations while our kids were at work but then use our pass later in the weekend when they could join us. Loved tge flexibility and value offered of multiple interesting destinations and the discounts offered. Super easy to use and purchased online on the train ride from DIA to downtown’s Union Station. Had our passes in our Wallet by the time we hit the street in Denver.
Date published: 2026-02-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good deal It’s a very a good deal. If I could give a suggestion for a longer validity, for exemple : 4 weeks ou more instead of one week for the 3 choices. Thank you.
Date published: 2026-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow Denver! CityPass in Denver was wonderful, the selection of options on where to go was perfect!
Date published: 2026-02-21
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