Discounts 
and Offers

Birch Aquarium is committed to making our experiences accessible to all members of our community.

We offer discounts for seniors, military personnel, UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students, as well as EBT cardholders. See below for details.

Museums for All (EBT) 

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a proud member of Museums for All, which allows guests with an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card or a California WIC card to purchase general admission tickets for $3. Please use promo code 4ALL at checkout.

Museums for All Tickets: $3 admission per person for up to 4 people per EBT or WIC card. Please note, current EBT or WIC card must be presented at entry. 

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SAN DIEGO CITYPASS® 

Save with CityPASS®   
One simple San Diego CityPASS® purchase saves up to 44% on admission to your choice of 3, 4, or 5 top San Diego attractions and theme parks, including Birch Aquarium!

Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. No need to decide now — choose as you go! Buy online for instant mobile ticket delivery.

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Go City San Diego

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Enjoy incredible savings and discover more than 55+ museums, tours, and attractions — including Birch Aquarium — and pay nothing at the gate.  
 

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UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health Students, Faculty and Staff 

General Admission Tickets 

UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health students, staff and faculty can save $6 off general admission tickets. Tickets must be purchased online in advance using promo code UCSanDiego at checkout. 

Note: Current UC San Diego ID must be presented at entry.  
 

UC San Diego Student Membership 
UC San Diego students are eligible for a special level of membership. Enjoy unlimited aquarium admission for one year and 10% off at Splash! Cafe & the Gift Shop.

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UC San Diego Staff and Faculty Membership 
UC San Diego faculty and staff are eligible for specially priced Birch Aquarium memberships. All faculty and staff receive $10 off a Family, Dual, or Individual-level memberships. To receive this discount, please call at 858-534-5771.

Military

Birch Aquarium offers a $3 off admission to all active, reserve, retired service members and veterans. Tickets must be purchased online in advance using promo code MILITARY at checkout. Valid for up to 6 tickets. 

Note: Current Military ID must be presented at entry. 

Discounted Birch Aquarium tickets are also available in most base ticket offices. Check your local ticket office for current offers. 

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Seniors

Birch Aquarium offers discounted admission Seniors (60+) every day. Please use promo code Senior at checkout to save $3 off admission.

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