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Shedd Aquarium
Aquarium
Museum Campus, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Wired and AFAR Media
"The penguin encounter one was a great value and a wonderful time!"(18 Tips)
"Excellent aquarium, choose the CityPass, great deal!!!"(22 Tips)
"I love the Beluga whales performance."(13 Tips)
"The holiday dolphin show is an interesting selection."(12 Tips)
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Rebecca M.May 22, 2012Get the Chicago CityPass if going to other attractions too. Lets you skip the line, which was ridiculous when we went.
Zach IsenmannMarch 1, 2014Buy the express pass for an extra $10, it will save you an hour in line easily!
Gilt CityMarch 29, 2011Shedd is home to Nunavik, a Beluga that’s just one year old. The name is an Inuit word that means “friendly, beautiful and wild.”
Jon ShecketJuly 28, 2013Use the accessible entrance. It's open to everyone and the line is waaaay shorter.
jennahDecember 25, 2011The jellyfish exhibit is breathtaking. The zen-like nature of these unique creatures is mind-blowing.
Green is UniversalNovember 11, 2011The aquarium grows some of it's own food 2 protect against unsustainable fishing practices. For more green tips & to build ur Green Scene,download Green Square–available 4 iPhone & Android!
Blake WoodSeptember 23, 20129am on gameday is a GREAT time to visit, the place feels empty! Parking does get more expensive on game day though :(
Irina KruchininaJuly 26, 20131 hour of waiting in a line, even on business day. But it's worth it :)
beautifulkelliAugust 1, 2013The North Patio is fabulous with the sun setting behind the skyline view!!
Valarie SmithAugust 26, 2012This is the best place to watch the Saturday night fireworks in the summer. Not too crowded!
MandaApril 25, 2013Don't fall for the expensive Express Pass give it a little while and they'll take you to the handicap accessible entrance
Lisa GriffinNovember 28, 2012One of my favorite things to do in Chicago -- take the water taxi to/from Navy Pier!
Scott KleinbergMarch 10, 2012I just love the whole Museum Campus area. Gorgeous views and stuff to do.
Mara KJuly 23, 2014Watch the aquatic show from below by hanging out by the windows next to the petting zoo.
SaraAugust 26, 2012If you go to the Shedd and don't see the aquatic show you have missed the best part of the aquarium
Julia StylesOctober 11, 2011Go see the jellies! Jazzin' at the Shedd is a lot of fun, but the food isn't great. Make dinner reservations somewhere else, and just get drinks at the Shedd.
Nicole AquinoAugust 4, 2011Go early to get good metered parking. Also, way less crowded at 9:00! Teachers, you have to get your pass online now.
Shedd AquariumDecember 30, 2009Shedd recommends arriving early to beat the rush. You can find discounts at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/discounts.html or by following us on Twitter and Facebook. We welcome feedback. Thanks! Jay Gen Read more
Juan MolinaMarch 30, 2019Avoid the crowds. The aquarium can get crazy busy in the weekends. Not worth going if you have to wait in line even to ride the elevator
KristinSeptember 3, 2012Aquatic show was awful! Very surprised that the incredible Shedd couldn't deliver. Confirm what you will see before you buy that add-on.. Plan to wait in line. Stroller line is shorter. City pass FTW
Chris OMarch 25, 2015The aquatic show is very much education, with very little show. Unless you're looking to make this an education trip this addition can be avoided.
Chris MartinAugust 8, 2013Go early or pay for the Citypass. Got there at 11 on a Thursday and waited for 1 hour to get in.
Dan GakenDecember 31, 2011Think you might come back? Buy the membership, it pays for itself and helps a great cause!
Patrick JacksOctober 18, 2012For adults: Skip the food and the 4D experience. Everything else is awesome!
Carl JohnsonJuly 25, 2010The unadvertised general admission price is $8.00. Don't fall for the deceptive pricing on the sign if you don't care about the special stuff. Ask for the $8 rate. Boo Shedd! Gouging almost everyone.
Tim PlatschorreJune 9, 2013Pay attention to what your ticket includes. General admission doesn't include the sharks! Booo!
Bobbi FosterMarch 10, 2012Buying ahead is only slightly advantageous on busy days. Being a member is the best bang for the buck.
Jennifer🍷🍸 Mcardle KnappJuly 7, 2012get there early. and if you have a stroller, you can skip the line and go to the handicap entrance.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr)
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
At: Museum Campus
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever gotten eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Or met a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Or immersed yourself in an Amazon flooded forest? At Shedd, it's all possible.
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 939-2438
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