Seattle Aquarium
An aquarium on Pier 59 with giant Pacific octopuses, sea otters and harbor seals. New ocean exhibits opened in 2024.
Seattle Aquarium is located at Waterfront Pier 59 and opened in 1977. Its themes center on Puget Sound and the marine life of the Pacific Northwest. Highlights include the giant Pacific octopus, sea otters, harbor seals and northern fur seals, an underwater viewing dome, and a touch pool. The Ocean Pavilion, which opened in 2024 across the waterfront road, displays Indo-Pacific coral reefs, sharks and rays. Adult tickets cost about $40 to $50, and timed tickets bought online are cheaper. Allow about 2 hours. It is a 5-minute walk from Pike Place Market via the steps.
Opening hours
09:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Seattle Waterfront & Great Wheel
- Pike Place Market
- Seattle Art Museum
- The Spheres (Amazon)
- Seattle Central Library
- Smith Tower
- Pioneer Square & Underground Tour
- Sky View Observatory (Columbia Center)