Shedd Aquarium

613 reviews
3 hrs

Shedd Aquarium is one of the top places to visit in Chicago – a must-see attraction located on the shores of Lake Michigan and filled with thousands of fascinating marine animals from a range of diverse habitats.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors
  • Zoos and aquariums

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Adult 13–64 years
$46.84$52.04
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$32.79$36.43
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Estimated total · $46.84

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Overview

Go on a wild underwater adventure at Shedd Aquarium. This attraction is ideal for all the family and perfect for fans of sharks, stingrays, and everything in between.

You’ll see incredible creatures from freshwater, marine, terrestrial, and even aerial environments at the Shedd’s award-winning exhibits. Get nose-to-nose with sharks in the wild reef, dolphins and beluga whales in the oceanarium, and much more.

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago also does its bit for conservation and research, focusing primarily on animals and habitats in the Great Lakes and the Caribbean. Learn more about the important work they do at their range of talks and animal presentations. There’s also the chance to get your hands wet at the Stingray Touch exhibition which runs between May and September.

Location

On Chicago's Museum Campus 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
60605 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Hanna Q.

May 2025

Clear signage when we arrived. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Zara L.

Aug 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Zara G.

Sep 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, worth blocking a half-day for.

Zara D.

Feb 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, with straightforward entry.)

Chloe R.

Apr 2026

Helpful crew and clear instructions. Plenty of time to explore afterward, — glad we prioritized it.

James N.

Dec 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Queues moved faster than expected, — glad we prioritized it.

James P.

Mar 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ada D.

Feb 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Elena P.

Nov 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. — glad we prioritized it.

Ada V.

Mar 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Plenty of time to explore afterward, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Felix J.

Mar 2025

We’d happily do this again. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ravi Z.

Aug 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Yuki L.

Jul 2025

We’d happily do this again. Plenty of time to explore afterward, matching what friends told us—but better in person. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Maya L.

Jan 2026

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Queues moved faster than expected, even though it was a busy day.

Nadia N.

May 2025

We’d happily do this again. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, even though it was a busy day.