From the South (Twin Cities area)
From I-35 North take exit 256B (5th Avenue West). At the lights turn right on Harbor Drive. The Aquarium is 2 blocks on your right.

From the North East (North Shore area)
Take Highway 61 to London Road (Highway 61 turns into London Road as you enter Duluth). At 26th Avenue East take I-35 South to exit 256B. Keep right to 5th Avenue West. At 5th Avenue West/Harbor Drive lights turn left. The Aquarium is 3 blocks on your right.

From the East (Wisconsin)
Take Highway 53 North to I-35 North. Take exit 256B (5th Avenue West). At the lights turn right on Harbor Drive. The Aquarium is 2 blocks on your right.

From the North West (Iron Range cities)
Follow signs for Highway 53 South to I-35 North. Take Northbound I-35 to exit 256B (5th Avenue West). At the light, turn right on Harbor Drive. The Aquarium is 2 blocks on your right.

Parking: Parking is available in the Great Lakes Aquarium parking lot for $4.  Special event parking $5-$10.

 

Hours:

Great Lakes Aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day.  During the summer season (May-October) tickets are sold between the hours of 10am to 6pm.  During the winter season (November-April) tickets are sold between the hours of 10am to 5 pm. Doors are locked at 5pm and guests may stay until 6 pm.   Occasionally, Great Lakes Aquarium closes for special events such as weddings and banquets - please call to confirm hours of operation on the day of your visit.

 

Admission:

Adults: $14.50

Children 3-17: $8.50

Seniors 62+: $11.50

Children under 3 FREE!