Shedd Aquarium

Located along Lake Michigan on Chicago's Museum Campus, Shedd Aquarium is a state-of-the-art indoor aquarium showcasing aquatic habitats from around the globe. Visitors can explore vibrant coral reefs, interactive touch tanks, and immersive exhibits featuring thousands of species. Its historic building also offers stunning views of the city skyline and lakefront.

Expert notes

• Download Shedd Go app to help you navigate the aquarium. There is a cafe and restaurant inside the aquarium, but visitors can bring their meals or snacks and enjoy them in the designated areas. Visitors can touch and feed Stingrays until noon. Sea Star and Sturgeon touch are open all day, every day. Check out the events calendar for special events: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/calendar/week/

Features

• Aquarium
• Educational Workshops
• Kids Friendly
• Local Favorite
• Sea World
• Walking Around
• Wildlife

Special occasion reservations

Plan a private event at Shedd by following this link: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/plan-a-private-event/