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See more than 3,000 fish in 60+ habitats plus a museum on ocean & earth science! Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Open 9-5 daily.

Purchase tickets online or from the ticket booth when you arrive.

General Admission

Adult:                                       $14.00
Child (3-17):                               $9.50
Senior (60+):                            $10.00
Military w/ID:                            $12.00
UCSD student/staff w/ID:        $9.00
Student w/ID:                           $10.00
Ages 2 and under:                   Free

College Students on Assignment

September-February:             $6.50
March-August:                        $7.50
Walkups (year-round):            $10.00

Purchase a Membership

Enjoy oceans of savings and support the aquarium by becoming an annual member. Members receive free admission, discounts, and invitations to members-only events.

Green Flash Concert Series

Rock out with us on the Tide-Pool Plaza during this acclaimed summer concert series, for ages 21+. Tickets on sale now!