The Tennessee Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. It opened in 1992 on the banks of …
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Apr 15, 2025
**Tennessee Aquarium** Visited the Tennessee Aquarium today with my family, and it was an incredible experience! The exhibits were well-designed, and we learned so much about marine life. The River …Full review by Damaris V
Apr 6, 2025
There was not a lot to see in the ocean building. There was more to see in the river building but we are from East Tennessee so we can see that stuff most of the time. No drinks/food I could find bes…Full review by mootheart33116
Mar 22, 2025
Great little Aquarium for adults, early teens and younger. Staff is very attentive, attentive and knowledgeable. Check out the magical butterfly area!!!! The ticket office can be confusing, and…Full review by heather k
Yes, they do. If the sponsor of the family is on active duty the discount applies to his family. If a veteran the discount only applies to the veteran. I am not sure about retired …
Yes, they do. If the sponsor of the family is on active duty the discount applies to his family. If a veteran the discount only applies to the veteran. I am not sure about retired personnel if they only get the discount for the veteran or if they get the family discount.
So it says the Tennessee aquarium closes at 5pm but there’s a booking option for 4:30 pm. That would only be 30 mins? Or would they allow us the amount of time we’re supposed to get to see both buildings??
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They stop letting people in but they are open until 6, I think. They do give you plenty of time to see everything even if you go at 4:30
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What are timed-entry tickets?
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Daily capacity is currently limited at the Tennessee Aquarium. To help manage the number of people entering our buildings at one time, tickets are sold in 30-minute entry...