Field Trips are a key part of Homeschooling our children. Today I wanted to share a Homeschool Resource: Downtown Aquarium Underwater Adventure in Houston, Texas. Before you say I would like to visit but it’s in Houston, Texas. Did you know that is only 4 hours from Fort Worth.
You could make this a Day Trip and leave early in the morning and make it in time for lunch. Spend a couple hours here and still make it back home in time for bed. Before you ask if I’ve made the trip not yet but I do plan on trying to get David to let us go this year. If David says no, would you like to go with Charlie and I?
Visitor Info
Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon Aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of Aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, Aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all!
Exhibit Hours of Operation
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Restaurant Hours of Operation
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Treasure Chest Retail Store Hours
Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Ride Hours of Operation
Sunday – Thursday: 10:30am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Directions
From North Houston
Take I-45 South, exit McKinney. Turn left on Bagby. Downtown Aquarium will be on your left after you cross Texas Street.
From West Houston
Take I-10 East to Smith exit. Turn right on Franklin. Turn left on Bagby. Downtown Aquarium will be on your right.
From South Houston
Take Hwy 288 to I-45 North. Exhibit Houston Ave/Memorial Drive. Stay in the right hand lane for Memorial. Make a right at the Memorial light. Go to Bagby and make a left at the light. Downtown Aquarium will be on your left.
From East Houston
Take I-10 West to San Jacinto. Go to Prairie and make a right. Go to Bagby, turn right. Downtown Aquarium is on your left.
Ticket Prices
All-Day Adventure Pass
Includes the Aquarium Exhibit, Stingray Reef and All Rides.Adults$24.99Children (under 42″)$22.99
Aquarium Adventure Exhibit
Price for exhibit only.Adults$15.99Seniors (65+)$13.99Children (under 42″)$13.99Children (2 & under)FREE
Stingray Reef
Price for single use tickets.Entry$3.95Food$2.99Value Pass*$6.25
*Includes Reef entry and fish food.
Rides
Single use tickets.
Shark Voyage$6.50Diving Bell Ferris Wheel$5.50Aquatic Carousel$4.50Lighthouse Dive$5.50Frog Hopper$4.50Aqua Wheel$4.50
Hotel Accommodations
Call now to inquire about our exciting Downtown Aquarium Package, or book it online! 1.866.406.1520 or The Westin Houston Downtown.
