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General Admission

Advance Reservations Required

Entry is subject to building capacity. We frequently sell out and walkup entry cannot be guaranteed. Admission is valid only for the selected date and time. Learn more about our discounts and offers.
General Admission - Adult
Price: $24.95
Tickets for adults ages 18-59
General Admission - Senior
Price: $22.95
Tickets for adults ages 60+
General Admission - Child
Price: $19.95
Tickets for children ages 3-17
General Admission - Child 2 & Under
Price: $0.00
Tickets for children ages 2 and under, who receive a free ticket
General Admission - Student
Price: $22.95
Tickets for College Students (ID required*). *Must present valid school photo ID with ticket.
 
Group Sales: Buying 10 or More Tickets

Group Sales Admission Requirements

10+ tickets to receive group discount. Payment required at time of booking. 1 adult per every 10 children required*.

*Tickets are required for all guests in your group, including all adults. There is no complimentary admission for adults in General Admission groups.

Time Slot Restrictions

Tickets are for a specific entry date/time (limited capacity). You are required to adhere to the date/time of your tickets. If you purchase tickets for multiple time slots, each guest will only be allowed to enter at the date/time listed on their ticket.
Group General Admission - Adult
Regular Price: $24.95
Group Price: $21.95
Tickets for adults ages 18-59
Group General Admission - Senior
Regular Price: $22.95
Group Price: $19.95
Tickets for adults ages 60+
Group General Admission - Child
Regular Price: $19.95
Group Price: $16.95
Tickets for children ages 3-17

Adult Supervision Required: Groups that include children must have a minimum of 1 adult present for every 10 children to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your group. Adults are responsible for ensuring children in their group follow all safety guidelines.
Group General Admission - Student
Regular Price: $22.95
Group Price: $19.95
Tickets for College Students (ID required*). *Must present valid school photo ID with ticket.
 
Annual Memberships

Gifting a Membership?

Purchase Gift Membership Certificates and give someone a year of ocean fun and exploration!

Special $10 Savings

Available on Individual, Dual, or Family memberships for Seniors (60+), Military, UCSD Faculty/Staff, and College Students (with valid ID). Available in person or call 858-534-5771.

Important Note: We do not collect children's names or information for membership. All memberships must have a named adult (ages 18+). Memberships are non-transferable. Limit of one (1) membership per transaction.
Individual
Price: $74.00
One named adult receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. View eligible discounts above.
UC San Diego Student
Price: $45.00
One UC San Diego Student receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop. No discounts available.
Dual
Price: $99.00
Two named adults* receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. View eligible discounts above. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Family
Price: $179.00
Two named adults* and four children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. View eligible discounts above. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Ocean Sponsors
Price: $250.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Coral Reef Ambassadors
Price: $500.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, registration for 2 to a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk (seasonal, ages 9+), plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Friends of Birch Aquarium

When you give $1,000.00 or more, your benefits will include:
Free admission for up to six people on each visit, plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, exclusive members-only events, an invitation to our annual breakfast, exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium, plus 4 guest passes.

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Gift Membership

Gift Membership Certificates

Gift Membership certificates are a great way to give the gift of membership! The recipient's annual membership benefits, such as unlimited admission for a year, will begin upon redeeming their Gift Membership certificate. Certificates are emailed instantly to the purchaser after purchase.

Already a Member?

If you're a member purchasing a gift membership certificate for someone else, please have your member number ready to enter during the purchasing process.
Individual Gift
Price: $74.00
GIFT CERTIFICATE VALID FOR: One named adult, 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes.
Dual Gift
Price: $99.00
GIFT CERTIFICATE VALID FOR: Two named adults*, 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. 
Family Gift
Price: $179.00
GIFT CERTIFICATE VALID FOR: Two named adults and four children (ages 3-17), 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. 
Ocean Sponsors Gift
Price: $250.00
GIFT CERTIFICATE VALID FOR: Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17), plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes.
Coral Reef Ambassadors Gift
Price: $500.00
GIFT CERTIFICATE VALID FOR: Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17), plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, 2 tickets to a Green Flash concert (subject to availability), special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes.
 
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Important Information: All participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes during the tour. Before purchasing, please read the FAQs for age, mobility, and clothing requirements.
Behind-the-Scenes: Octopus
Regular Price: $125.00
Member Price: $110.00
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Venture Behind the Scenes: Learn all about an ink-credible cephalopod! During this 60-minute guided tour, you’ll get up close to our Giant Pacific Octopus, learn about their amazing and unique adaptations and discover how our Husbandry Team cares for this intelligent species! Aquarium admission included. 

Refunds are not available for Behind-the-Scenes tours.
Behind-the-Scenes: Penguins
Regular Price: $115.00
Member Price: $100.00
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Get up close to our newest residents! Start off the one-hour experience with a tour of the birds’ new habitat and explore what makes them unique. Afterward, move into our Penguin Care and Conservation Center, where you’ll have a chance to meet a member of our animal care team alongside a penguin. Discover what it takes to care for the world’s smallest penguins, and learn how you can help protect this amazing animal! Aquarium admission included.

Refunds are not available for Behind-the-Scenes tours.
Behind-the-Scenes: Seahorses
Regular Price: $95.00
Member Price: $80.00
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Venture Behind the Scenes: Get a glimpse of seahorse babies, learn about Birch Aquarium's renowned breeding program, and understand what it takes to care for these unusual fish. Discover how we can all help protect these unique animals and their homes on this immersive behind-the-scenes tour! Aquarium admission included.

Refunds are not available for Behind-the-Scenes tours.
 
Oceans at Night
Don't miss out on this new nighttime 21+ event featuring live music, cocktails, and games galore! Please note, there will be no Upgraded Glow Experience in September.
Oceans at Night: Adult
Regular Price: $30.00
Member Price: $27.00

Event Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Must be 21+ (photo ID required)
 
 
Halloween Aglow
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Grab some glowsticks and head to Birch Aquarium for Halloween Aglow, an all-new family-friendly Halloween event featuring live music, glow-themed costume contests and trick-or-treating through the aquarium.

Event Dates: 10/27/23, 10/28/23
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Halloween Aglow Adult
Regular Price: $30.00
Member Price: $27.00
Tickets for Adults (Ages 18+).
Halloween Aglow Child
Regular Price: $30.00
Member Price: $27.00
Tickets for Children (Ages 3-17).
Halloween Aglow Child 2 & Under
Regular Price: $0.00
Member Price: $0.00
Tickets for Children (Ages 2 & under).
 
Outdoor Adventures
Join Birch Aquarium naturalists in an outdoor adventure along Scripps Pier for a sunset tour or explore where the sea meets the land at one of our local tide pools. Limited capacity; advanced registration required.
Pier Walks
Regular Price: $35.00
Member Price: $30.00
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Join Birch Aquarium naturalists on a walking tour of the Scripps Pier—which is normally closed to the public—and learn about research conducted at Scripps Institution of Oceanography through interactive experiences. For ages 9+ (Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
 
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