Address: 353 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN, 55802
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Website Great Lakes Aquarium
Phone (218) 740-3474
Hours 10am-6pm, daily
Admission $16-$20
Depending on the size of your family, the Great Lakes Aquarium can be a splurge but it’s the perfect way to entertain a wide range of ages. Spend some time ogling the large, two-story tank of alien Great Lakes fish and getting hands-on with the dive cam. Watch otters playing in a beautiful rocky replica of their natural habitat and wander through the Aviary, listening to birdsong. Toddlers have a great time exploring nooks and crannies designed just for them; there are many interactive exhibits throughout the outdoorsy space, perfect for curious little hands.
Don’t miss the Great Lakes Water Table! Kids can navigate their boats from Superior to the Atlantic time and again, working the locks, running the falls, generating electricity, and getting wetter than would be comfortable on a day in Duluth that falls below zero. Savings tips: Discounted admission for all ages ($6/pp) is traditionally offered on Wonder Wednesdays, each week from November through February.
The Great Lakes Aquarium on Lake Superior is open daily, 10am-6pm. Admission is $16-$20/pp plus $10 parking.
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Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Great Lakes Aquarium Wonder Wednesday - 02/18/2026 - 02/25/2026 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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