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Hours & Calendar

Today's Hours

General: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Members: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Daily Schedule

Dining at the Aquarium

Cafe: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary)
The Restaurant: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Hours may vary)
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Getting Here

886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
 Directions & Parking

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10:30 a.m. Penguin Feeding
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What's New

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You can create life-changing experiences for young children, teens and teachers. Help us deliver the most robust suite of education and youth development programs of any aquarium in the nation.
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Our Work

Sea otter mom and pup in the Great Tide Pool Deck
Our Conservation & Science programs
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What seafood to eat & buy