Experience the ocean world and learn what it takes to explore and understand the planet.
Upcoming Events
Behind-The-Scenes Tour: Growing Up Seahorse
Explore Behind the Scenes with an aquarium guide
Perspectives Lecture: Exploring the Earth Under the Sea
Learn more about more 50 years of Scientific Seafloor Drilling
Haunted Aquarium: Sea Monster Mash
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary with 3 Nights of Spooky Science!
Haunted Aquarium 20th Anniversary
Don't miss the creeps of the deep and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Haunted Aquarium with three spooky nights of family fun for all ages. Purchase tickets early to save.
Birch Aquarium Blog
Tying the Knot – 21 Years Later
Long-time aquarium members Lia and David tied the knot here at Birch Aquarium 21 years ago and celebrated their anniversary on the Member Harbor Cruise this past weekend! Congrats to the couple!
5 Kriller Facts about Lionfish
Lionfish are a fascinating species with an interesting history! Click through to learn 5 facts about them that you might not have known before.
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