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Shedd Aquarium
Aquarium
Museum Campus, Chicago
The experts at Wired and Chicagoist recommend this place
"The penguin encounter one was a great value and a wonderful time!"(18 Tips)
"Excellent aquarium, choose the CityPass, great deal!!!"(22 Tips)
"Jazzin' at the Shedd is the best time to visit the aquarium!"(7 Tips)
"Spend some time with the cute Beluga whales, they're cute and funny."(13 Tips)
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Brad HobackMarch 21, 2011If you have a City Pass, don't wait in the long line...go to the short City Pass line on the far left. The main line was out the door & down the steps, but there were only 4 in the City Pass line.
Jane BlosseyJune 25, 2011The show could be either dolphins or the beluga whales. Be prepared to not always see what you want.
Ted CoppockNovember 8, 2013Standing in line on Sunday on a cold windy day put me in a bad mood on entering. Tour pricing is far to high with average at best exhibits.
Jennifer🍷🍸 Mcardle KnappJuly 7, 2012get there early. and if you have a stroller, you can skip the line and go to the handicap entrance.
The skyline views are as almost as good as the belugas.
Laura NowakApril 18, 2012Call ahead to see if schools are coming so you're not bombarded by kids and can enjoy it.
Dan KimJuly 8, 2013Huge lines on the weekend. Not really worth it. If you have any experience with Californian aquariums or Sea World, this doesn't match up at all. Save your money and time.
Lisa GriffinNovember 28, 2012One of my favorite things to do in Chicago -- take the water taxi to/from Navy Pier!
Shawn WilliamsFebruary 1, 2010Fun place to go on a Saturday or Sunday. The new show isn't as great as the old show, but still fun to watch.
Brett GerlichSeptember 22, 2012Don't eat at the food court. Cold, over-priced food and the employees are very unhappy. Other than that, this place is freakin' awesome!
Tim PlatschorreJune 9, 2013Pay attention to what your ticket includes. General admission doesn't include the sharks! Booo!
- SaraAugust 26, 2012If you go to the Shedd and don't see the aquatic show you have missed the best part of the aquarium
SheptoriousFebruary 24, 2011I'm in love with the seahorses. I'm in love with them... they're so beautiful and cute.
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.
David HsuSeptember 3, 2011For weekend trips, buy tickets online to skip the long lines just to enter.
EverydayJune 15, 2014Great location...by many museums, buy food elsewhere...everything is overpriced.
Steve TalbottMarch 28, 2011If you are headed to the Shedd on Saturday...get there early. Take it from this guy with the upset kids.
Check out the 2 month old baby beluga in the underwater viewing area!
Алена ВинникDecember 7, 2015Well, for 8$ u'll receive enough fishes in tanks. But in general nothing special.
Patrick JacksOctober 18, 2012For adults: Skip the food and the 4D experience. Everything else is awesome!
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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.
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- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(312) 939-2438
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