Photo of Houston Aquarium exterior and Ferris Wheel and Carousel

Visitor Info

Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all!

The Downtown Aquarium will close at 4:30pm on Friday, December 6th.

Exhibit Hours of Operation

Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Restaurant Hours of Operation

Sunday-Thursday: 11:00am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Treasure Chest Retail Store Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm

Ride Hours of Operation

Sunday - Thursday: 10:30am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:30am – 10:00pm

Directions

From North Houston

Take I-45 South, exit McKinney. Turn left on Bagby. Downtown Aquarium will be on your left after you cross Texas Street.

From West Houston

Take I-10 East to Smith exit. Turn right on Franklin. Turn left on Bagby. Downtown Aquarium will be on your right.

From South Houston

Take Hwy 288 to I-45 North. Exhibit Houston Ave/Memorial Drive. Stay in the right hand lane for Memorial. Make a right at the Memorial light. Go to Bagby and make a left at the light. Downtown Aquarium will be on your left.

From East Houston

Take I-10 West to San Jacinto. Go to Prairie and make a right. Go to Bagby, turn right. Downtown Aquarium is on your left.


The Westin Houston Downtown

Hotel Accomodations

Call now to inquire about our exciting Downtown Aquarium Package, or book it online! 1.866.406.1520 or The Westin Houston Downtown.

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