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Shedd Aquarium
Aquarium
Museum Campus, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Wired and Chicagoist
"The penguin encounter one was a great value and a wonderful time!"(18 Tips)
"Excellent aquarium, choose the CityPass, great deal!!!"(22 Tips)
"Spend some time with the cute Beluga whales, they're cute and funny."(13 Tips)
"The holiday dolphin show is an interesting selection."(12 Tips)
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Shedd AquariumSeptember 7, 2011Visit our Goliath bird-eating tarantula in Amazon Rising to find out how it catches its prey. Read more
EverydayJune 15, 2014Great location...by many museums, buy food elsewhere...everything is overpriced.
Tracy CrystalMarch 3, 2010Amazing Aquarium. I love how the tanks are organized by places of the world.
Paula DaviesJuly 8, 2010I'd suggest getting a Chicago Go Card or City Pass just to skip the lines... they are freakin' insane! Honestly, wasn't that impressed... there are just too many people crowded in there to enjoy it.
Buy tickets online ahead of time and you will spare yourself a two hour wait... No lie
Brian SearlOctober 25, 2010Don't miss the Beluga Whales and "Granddad" who has been here since 1933.
Tim RoesslerMarch 27, 2011Gets tickets online, at a hotel, or buy membership to avoid crazy long line
Tracy HitchinsJuly 18, 2010If you are an educator bring your teacher ID card...teachers get in free!
Алена ВинникDecember 7, 2015Well, for 8$ u'll receive enough fishes in tanks. But in general nothing special.
Laura Harvey StoutFebruary 20, 2011Free days are awesome, and loved the story about saving the sea turtle
AliciaDecember 28, 2011Don't bother buying your ticket ahead of time the will call line is just as long as the regular line...fail
Jeremy MarquezDecember 29, 2010If you're here visiting, buy a city-pass to save money AND time - you get to pass the ridiculous lines!
Allen ArchibaldJune 25, 2012It's TOO hot inside! Too parents that don't make their children behave. The staff is TOO controlling of their guests!
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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.
Open until 5:00 PM (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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- 9.2
"We've been here 4.5 hours and barely scratched the surface. An absolutely excellent museum - probably the best I've been to. Only the Newseum in DC comes close. Don't miss this if you are in Chicago"
Kristopher Weiss - 8.7
"Great atmosphere! Lots of different places to eat and shop at plus some amazing views of the city. We did the river tour and lake tour and both were awesome!"
Sean Miller - 9.2
"It's a great spot to just relax your feet in the sun after a long day at the museum! You can take a walk in the park !"
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