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The Aquarium models a number of habitats from the Great Lakes and around the world. With exhibits featuring hundreds of species, plan on spending a good amount of time here.
Explore our exhibits below!
Masters of Disguise
Explore camouflage, coloring, mimicry and other visual tricks and behaviors that help sea creatures and land animals hide in plain sight.
Amazing Amazon
The Amazon River, the largest freshwater river in the world, is home to a rich diversity of species. Learn more about how this habitat impacts your life wherever you live.
Otter Cove
Playful river otters and a bald eagle may be found in this re-creation of Otter Cove in Pukaskwa National Park, Ontario.
Isle Royale
Get a glimpse of fish that live in the waters around Isle Royale, the largest island in Lake Superior. In one of the tanks, examine the fish found in Isle Royale’s warmer inland waters.
Freshwater Forest
This exhibit demonstrates the important role our forest play in protecting and enhancing water quality. Complete with a campsite and climbing tree, it was developed to celebrate the centennial of the Superior National Forest.
Baptism River
Steep volcanic rocks make a cold fast moving aquatic habitat in this unique North Shore river.
Aviary
The aviary is home to a variety of wetland birds and reptiles that may be found on the south shore of Lake Superior in places such as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Kakagon Slough.
St. Louis River
The largest river flowing into Lake Superior is home to a variety of warm water fish species.
Critter Corner
Come visit fresh water stingray from the Amazon River and lake sturgeon from Lake Superior. Visit with snakes and birds in this space as well.
Global Connections
How does your watershed flow? From the Great Lakes to the sea.
Wow of Water
Get your hands wet exploring the wonders of water!
New! Aquatic Invaders
Home to intruders such as goldfish, sea lamprey and round gobies. Get a closer look at invasive species found in the Great Lakes.
Origins
Explore the geologic, natural and cultural history of the Lake Superior region.
Fine Arts
Enjoy the work of local artists in this rotating exhibit.