Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
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Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25

Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Visitor Info & Tickets

Otter Days

Sept. 20-21 (Sat.-Sun.)

Join us for a weekend of fun otter-related programs and activities as we celebrate sea otters and their freshwater relatives. You’ll learn all about these charismatic creatures, and what we can do to help them in the wild.

Evenings by the Bay

July 5-August 31 (Sat. and Sun.)

This summer join us for an evening by the bay! The Aquarium will stay open until 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from July 5 through August 31. In addition to all your favorite exhibits, enjoy dinner with an ocean view in the Portola Restaurant, and live music featuring outstanding student musicians from the Monterey Jazz Festival's Jazz Education Program.

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Last Chance to See
Jellies: Living Art

Now-September 14 (Sun.)

The popular, award-winning special exhibition Jellies: Living Art is closing on September 14. During its six-year run, the exhibition has dazzled millions of visitors with a unique blend of stunning jellies and the artwork they inspired. Don't miss this last chance to immerse yourself in the world of jellies.

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Come Sail with Us

Become a marine scientist for a day and work alongside Aquarium guides, or enjoy a spectacular sunset sail with wine and cheese. You'll get a unique view of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary aboard the Derek M Baylis, a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean research.

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Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Get an insider's view of the Aquarium. Each 50-minute tour will give you a chance to interact with our staff, discover the hidden life of animals and learn about our ocean research. Cost is $10 per person plus admission.

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