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The grey building of the Downtown Aquarium with its blue Aquarium signs, seen across a road lined with palm trees.
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Downtown Aquarium

The Downtown Aquarium is an aquarium and restaurant complex on Bagby Street in downtown Houston, opened by Landry's in 2003 on the site of the old Fire Station No. 1 and Central Waterworks. Its tanks hold more than 200 species in themed areas such as a Louisiana swamp, a sunken galleon and a rainforest, beside a white tiger habitat and a Ferris wheel.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Thu 10:00–20:30Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00Sun 10:00–20:30
Price
From $28.13

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source downtownaquariumhouston.com

Tickets for Downtown Aquarium

Every ticket this venue sells through our partners, with what each one includes.

Entry Ticket

4.4 ★ 1055

Sold byTiqets

From $28.13

  • Entry ticket
  • Access to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit and Stingray Reef
  • Unlimited access to all rides
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Prices are updated regularly — final price and availability are confirmed on the booking partner’s website.

Also gets you in

City passes that include this place. Sold for a whole trip, not for one visit.

Houston CityPASS

2 sellers

Sold byViatorTiqets

7 attractions

From $82 (5 attractions)

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Prices are updated regularly — final price and availability are confirmed on the booking partner’s website.

When to go

Today’s hours
All weekHide week
Mon10:00–20:30
Tue10:00–20:30
Wed10:00–20:30
Thu10:00–20:30
Fri10:00–22:00
Sat10:00–22:00
Sun10:00–20:30

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Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Aquarium free?

No. Tickets start at $28.13.

What are the opening hours of Downtown Aquarium?

Opening hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–20:30 · Fri–Sat 10:00–22:00 · Sun 10:00–20:30.

Where can I buy tickets for Downtown Aquarium?

Tickets are sold online by Tiqets, from $28.13.

Is Downtown Aquarium included in a city pass?

Yes. Entry is included in Houston CityPASS.

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