tickets
General admission (off-peak / peak): Adult (13+): US$29.95 / US$32.95; Senior (65+): US$27.95 / US$29.95; Child (3–12): US$25.95 / US$27.95; Children 2 and under: free. Group rates (10+): Adult: off-peak US$23.95 / peak US$26.35; Senior: off-peak US$22.35 / peak US$23.95; Child: off-peak US$20.75 / peak US$22.35; 1 complimentary ticket for every 20 purchased. School & camp groups (10+): field trip tickets US$14 per student and chaperone; “Explore on Your Own” program US$10 per student and chaperone. Admission is free after 3:00 PM on Wednesdays with advance timed tickets. Discounts are available for U.S. Military/Veterans and certain museum members.
how to get there
The closest metro station is West 8th Street, which is served by the F and Q trains. Alternatively, Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station (served by the F, Q, N, and D trains) is a 2-block walk away. The aquarium can also be reached via bus lines B36 and B68. A car park is available at the aquarium but spaces are limited and often fill up, especially in summer. Parking costs $18 for up to 3 hours, $25 for 3-4 hours, or $40 for over 4 hours.