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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour comes to Birch Aquarium
Included with Admission, Members, All Ages

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour

February 16 to March 26, 2026

We're thrilled to host a stop on this year’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour, in partnership with Nintendo of America. Inspired by the in-game aquarium experience, guests will dive into a real-world aquarium with an Animal Crossing: New Horizons twist from February 16 through March 26, 2026.

A silhouette of two people sitting on chairs, toasting with drinks while watching a sunset over the ocean. The text "After Hours" with a musical note and burger icon is displayed, along with "Every Sunday 5-7 P.M."
Included with Admission, All Ages, After Hours

Birch After Hours

Sundays | 5 - 7 pm

Looking for the perfect way to wind down after the weekend? Join us for this evening experience featuring discounted tickets, music, food and a relaxing vibe!

Guest in a children's nook area in the Little Blue Penguins habitat at an aquarium
All Ages

Museum Month 2026

February 1-28, 2026

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!

Two scientists sit behind a table displaying information about their penguin research.
Included with Admission, Members, All Ages

Pop-Up Science

Friday, February 06, 2026 | 1 - 3pm

Spend an afternoon exploring polar science and meet researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography conducting research in and about Antarctica. 

Children enjoying storytime in the seadragon nook
Included with Admission, All Ages

Storytime with Seadragons

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9:30 - 9:40am

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.

an orange sunset looking out from Scripps Pier
Outdoor Adventures, Seasonal, Members, All Ages

Sunset Scripps Pier Walk

Select Saturdays and Sundays through April 2026

Experience Scripps Pier like never before on this exclusive walking tour led by Birch Aquarium! Advanced reservations are required. Participants must be ages 9 and up.

A UC San Diego student presents their research at Birch Aquarium.
Included with Admission, Members, All Ages

Underwater Archeology Presentation

Friday, March 13, 2026 | 11am - 4pm

Join students from UC San Diego's Underwater Archeology class, hosted by the Scripps Center for Marine Archeology, as they present their research!