We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 399 Seattle Attractions »

Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
206 386 4320
As featured in 3 days in Seattle and 1 other guide
Ranked #45 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.0 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Fee: Yes
Description: In addition to having many interesting exhibits, the aquarium offers whale watching cruises around the San Juan Islands.
Update attraction details
Write a Review

234 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    68
    91
    48
    22
    5
Date Rating
Seattle
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We really enjoyed our trip to the Aquarium - though try to plan your visit when there are NOT school trips....it was very noisy with all the kids running everywhere. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Suzanne T for Seattle
Brown's Pt, WA
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A small, nice place but nothing spectacular. Of course, we are from Monterey, the mother of all Aquariums so it's difficult to compare. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by kleinink for Seattle
Missoula, Montana, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This was my first visit to an aquarium, so I guess I had built up my expectations. Overall, it was a neat experience but not something that I would pay to do again. There is one part of the exhibit where visitors can roll up their sleeves and touch the sea anemones. Other than that, though, it is not super... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by Kellie D for Seattle
Houston, Texas
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a nice aquarium with the requisite tropical fish. Lots of touch pools for the kids. Liked the 2 giant squid. In the outdoor area there were birds (including puffins), seals, and otters. Oriented to the Northwest and particularly Pugent Sound. A great place to take the kids, but it can get over run pretty easily. I thought it... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by dbinhou7511 for Seattle
Brookings, Oregon
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

this is your typical aquarium that is completely overrun with little kids. it may be nice to visit if you live nearby but if your traveling for a short amount of time you may want to skip it. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by winterneo for Seattle
Boston, Massachusetts
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is a very manageable aquarium for children; lots of kid-friendly exhibits and a few where they can touch starfish. Sea otters and seals are fun and there's an astonishing octopus. Not a whole lot more of note: many tanks with pretty fish, lots of info on Seattle harbor. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Judith S for Seattle
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My family and friends had tons of fun with the interactive touch pools! More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Belfast, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

we were there with our 2 years old daughter. she loved it but I believe that older kids will really enjoy it much more as there is so many activities for older kids! More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by S0lstice for Seattle
Port Orchard, WA
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is a great place to see what inhabits Washington Waters. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Seattle, Washington
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We had so much fun as a group of young adults. We loved the touch zone where you can touch the starfish and anemones. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 12 more reviews by Audramarie221 for Seattle

Travellers who viewed Seattle Aquarium also viewed

Kerry Park
5 of 5 stars 187 Reviews
Seattle, WA
Space Needle
4 of 5 stars 985 Reviews
Seattle, WA
 
Washington State Ferries
4.5 of 5 stars 467 Reviews
Seattle, WA
Woodland Park Zoo
4.5 of 5 stars 256 Reviews
Seattle, WA
 

Been to Seattle Aquarium? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Seattle Aquarium, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing