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Aquarium At The Boardwalk

4.0 (201 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Samantha M.

This place was pretty cool, but mostly geared towards kids and families. It's also a pretty short walk through. You can easily walk through the whole thing in like 30 minutes. The highlight of this place is definitely the underwater tunnel. It felt like I could reach out and grab the sea creatures! One thing that I thought was weird is that the tour starts off forcing you to take pictures with the aquarium mascot, which is something I've never quite experienced before. Hint hint: get your tickets in the evening hours because they are cheaper than the daylight hours are

Brittany T.

Not only did my kids have a blast (2yo and 5yo boys) but I was in awe of all the fish as well. My oldest got to pet a shark, stingray and sea star which he loved. So many tunnels where the fishe get up close to your face. They also have a super fun play structure. I would skip the "ride" though, not worth waiting in line.

They take your photo at the beginning and sell it to you at the end. It was a fun way to start.

Thought this would be a hokey tourist trap - wrong! Had the best time with my 2 year old grandson. Around every corner there was a new adventure..... The 4D movie experience, kelp play structure, petting stingrays, ocean tunnel and more. Definitely worth the drive & money.

The GIANT octopus outside was awesome.
Heather H.

The Aquarium was fun! We went on Labor Day right around 10:30. The tickets are 35.99 (adults) for just the aquarium. All the different interactive spaces were great. My family was really into finding all the octopuses. Too many cool spots to name them all.

Shannon B.

We really enjoyed this aquarium. It was not too crowded, and it was very kid friendly. I was a little confused as someone not from Branson, and I realized it was a fake "boardwalk". I really loved the tunnel, and the jelly fish mirror room! I personally could have stayed longer but the 2 year old wasn't enjoying the darker rooms "scary" was her review. I bet you could stay about 2.5 hours for a longer experience, or make it out in an hour if you were in a rush.

Turtle in fish tank.
Amber Y.

The aquarium itself is cute. It's very small and not a whole lot of room for exploring. Expensive for the little amount you do get to see and walk through. Probably not something I would go do again, but cool to see at least once.

Angel P.

I wasn't expecting to like the aquarium. You've seen one you've seen them all right...... Well me and the kiddos actually enjoyed it. They have a few interactive things for you to do to keep you engaged outside of sightseeing the fish. Even my pre-teen enjoyed it so it's definitely worth the visit.

A climbing area for kids
Erin P.

Wow this aquarium was so cool! It has a 5D ride upon entry and this amazing jellyfish room. I don't even know how to explain what a dream this jellyfish exhibit was. I could have stayed in here for hours. This place was so cool with really fun things to do and see. We loved it here! At the end the kids can get a free ice cream with their scavenger hunt sheets, from this cool place called spoons that sits right out front.

Coral
Travis C.

Wow oh wow is what I can say about the Aquarium At The Boardwalk. This is a MUST DO! In Branson. Even if you are not an aquarium person you will enjoy your visit. We have gone to a plethora of aquariums in our adventures and I consider this aquariums in the top 3, below Atlanta and Boston. There are lots of beautiful and wonderful fish here of all colors and sizes. The standouts are the bloom room, very cool. The giant aquarium, the sea horses, pinecone fish and flashing fish.really everything is pretty cool. The people who work here are very helpful as well. For pricing I strongly suggest doing the package deal of 4 other places. You'll see what I'm talking about when you visit or online. Yes this is going to cost $$ but hey you are in Branson everything is a bit pricey Overall we had a fantastic time, and when we come back to Branson in the future we will definitely visit. Well worth it!

Elise M.

We had an amazing day at the Branson Aquarium! Admission was about $40 per person, or $38 for seniors, which is pretty standard for aquariums. It was well worth the price of admission, they have plenty of tanks of interesting and beautiful fish. I wish that there was more information about each tank and that they had more local, freshwater species. Otherwise, I was very satisfied with the exhibits and also the AC on a hot summer day :).

jellyfish/mirrors room
Austyn H.

If you have little kids, this place is perfect for killing at least an hour of time! It's not too big so they're interested the whole time with lots of different activities. It was almost like a mix of a small children's museum and an aquarium. If you're an adult that frequently visits aquariums, you might be a little underwhelmed by the size. Overall though our group did have a really fun time, so it just depends what you're looking for! Awesome for kids.

Heaven H.

Didn't know what to expect in Missouri, but the aquarium was nice. I do wish the walkthrough was longer, and it felt a bit expensive for how short it was. That said, all of the exhibits were set up beautifully and very visually appealing, with a nice variety of fish. Most of the staff had great, interactive energy, and the petting area had knowledgeable staff who were helpful and engaging. The jellyfish room was a highlight, and the submarine ride was a cute addition. Overall, I'd recommend visiting if you're in Missouri.

Leslie E.

The kids had a great time and it was a beautiful aquarium. I felt it was way to small and overpriced for an aquarium this size. $130? I would have skipped this and done a show or specifically new in Branson vs an aquarium you can go to anywhere.

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Great expierence! Wonderful donation to our event! Truly appreciated! Wonderful care of all animal life!

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Very cool spot. A bit pricey, but considering the design and complexity of maintaining the aquariums, understandable. A great place!

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So cool. Great variety of animals. Touch pool for sharks and rays. Walk thru tubes. Worth the cost.

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So much Fun even as an adult !! Interactive atmosphere and just joy all around !! The best experience!!

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Amazing place. Amazing staff. Wonderful experience there. Such great supporters of veterans.

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How much does it cost?

Hi Ronald! Please visit their website for current ticket pricing: https://www.aquariumattheboardwalk.com/tickets/

How long should we plan to stay at the aquarium ? 1-2 hours?

1 hour or less

Will you be open March 29th or 30th of this month?

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