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New Year, New Nighttime Offerings at Birch Aquarium
The popular Oceans at Night Returns for 21+ Guests, Alongside the Debut of All-Ages Birch After Hours
Lanise Luna Brings Fresh Perspective to Birch Aquarium
Internship Connects Indigenous Ocean Knowledge to Aquarium Experience
Birch Aquarium to Host JAWS@50: A Conversation with Wendy Benchley
The event celebrates the cultural legacy of JAWS and the future of shark conservation.
Birch Aquarium Hosts Indigenous Ocean Day 2025
A celebration of Indigenous people and ocean culture brings together local communities for the second year.
Marine Science Club and RoboBattles Launch at Birch Aquarium!
Two new educational programs offer unique opportunities for hands-on learning and fun.
Get Your Glow On as Halloween Aglow Returns!
Celebrate the wonders of the ocean after dark with family-friendly fun.
Seasonal Sunset Scripps Pier Walks Return!
Birch Aquarium brings back popular pier walks that combine science and signature scenery.
Lecture Series Highlights Scripps Oceanography Research in Living Seas
2025 Perspectives on Ocean Science Lectures Continue this Fall With Emphasis on Eco-optimism
Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium!
This summer, sharks take the spotlight with fun activities for all ages!
Make a splash with Birch Aquarium’s Summer Camps!
The popular summer camps promote ocean exploration, science and adventure.
Lecture Series Highlights Art & Science
2025 Perspectives on Ocean Science Lectures to spotlight Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen exhibition
First-ever Indigenous Ocean Day at Birch Aquarium
A celebration of Indigenous people and ocean culture brought together local communities
Adventure Outdoors During King Tides With Birch Aquarium
King Tides offer opportunities to learn about sea levels and intertidal habitats
Halloween Aglow Lights Up Birch Aquarium
Halloween Aglow illuminates the wonders of the ocean after dark with family friendly fun
Outdoor Adventure Bundles Launch at Birch Aquarium
Pier Walks and Tidepooling return this fall along with a new experience bundle option.
Halloween Aglow Returns to Birch Aquarium
The family-friendly Halloween event explores the wonders of the ocean after dark.
Shark Summer Makes a Splash at Birch Aquarium
This July, sharks take the spotlight with a variety of activities for all ages!
Birch Aquarium Hosts Party for the Planet, Family-Friendly Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy an hourly parade, interactive community storytelling and science stations on April 20-21!
Let the Tidepooling Adventures Begin!
Tickets for Birch Aquarium’s Tidepooling Adventures go on sale Dec. 15.
Halloween Aglow to Light Up Birch Aquarium
New family-friendly Halloween event explores the wonders of the ocean after dark.
Sunset Pier Walks Return to Birch Aquarium
The Scripps Pier, which is usually closed to the public, will open for tours with Birch Aquarium naturalists.
Birch Aquarium Announces ‘Science Night’ Lineup
Wednesday happy hours bring Scripps Science to the forefront beginning July 19.
Birch Aquarium Unveils Blue Beach, Launches Happy Hour Series
Happy Hours kick off July 10 in a new space that includes a giant floor mural and stunning ocean views