Please note, Blue Beach closes early today for a special event.
All Events
Included with Admission, All Ages
Sun Printing on Blue Beach for Earth Day
Join us at the aquarium for a special sun print craft, available while supplies last. Don't miss this opportunity to create your own cyanotype art — nature’s original "blueprint" — by arranging materials on special paper and letting the sun work its magic.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Moon Jellies are pretty mesmerizing! Stop by the Galleria to see these dazzling drifters up close and chat with an aquarium educator.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
During Living Seas construction, join an Educator for a talk about our Kelp Forest exhibit as it is live-streamed in the aquarium's Galleria. Discover how we care for the animals in our Giant Kelp Forest like Moray Eels, Horn Sharks and even a Giant Sea Bass!
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Immerse yourself in the world of Little Blue Penguins and find out what makes this species of penguins so unique! Learn all about our colony and how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily presentation.
All Ages
Throughout February, receive 50% off admission at any of the 70+ San Diego Museum Council member organizations — including Birch Aquarium — with the San Diego Museum Month Pass!
Please note, the offer is valid February 1-28, 2025 and may not be used with other discounts or other special events or programs. Discount limited to 4 tickets.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Watch our penguins waddle, swim and eat and find out how our husbandry team cares for them during this daily feeding event.
For Adults, Lectures
We're excited about our upcoming Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture — Indigenous Ocean Culture: A Renaissance. Members: Free | General Public: $12
Included with Admission, All Ages
From extreme weather to deep-sea biodiversity, Scripps scientists are driven by curiosity to learn more about our planet. Meet Scripps researchers, dive into hands-on activities and explore the big questions shaping our understanding of the world. Included in admission.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join an educator to explore more about these nearly mythical creatures and learn about the discoveries we've made about such unique and remarkable animals.
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Join an educator to learn more about our Sharks and Rays residents! Discover the diversity in our local San Diego waters and find out what makes our sharks and rays so special.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Join us for storytime in our seadragon nook, perfect for young ocean enthusiasts! Enjoy an enchanting storybook tale about ocean creatures from around the world.
All Ages
During The Big Exchange, members of participating San Diego Museum Council organizations can get free general admission* to 50+ museums, historic sites, gardens and more throughout San Diego County. The Big Exchange runs May 1 to May 18, 2025!
Included with Admission, Feedings and Talks
Get to know the fascinating creatures that call the intertidal zone home and learn how they survive in such an ever-changing environment.
Included with Admission, All Ages
Embark on a guided front-of-house tour at Birch Aquarium, where you'll discover the fascinating marine life of the Western Pacific. Our expert educator will share intriguing facts about the unique animals that call this region home, highlight ongoing conservation efforts and answer all your questions along the way! Please note, that this tour does not include any behind-the-scenes access.