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About. Greater Cleveland Aquarium is filled with intriguing aquatic life from the Great Lakes and colorful sea creatures from around the globe. From weedy seadragons to a giant Pacific octopus, you can see more than 2,700 animals representing 250 species.
Occupying the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building located on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in the city's Flats district, the aquarium, which opened in January 2012, consists of approximately 70,000 square feet (6,500 m 2) of exhibition space and features 55 exhibits over 9 thematic concentrations representing both local and exotic spe...
Know Before You Go. Welcome to Great Lakes Aquarium! The following videos provide a walkthrough of the Aquarium experience so you can familiarize yourself before you arrive!
Greater Cleveland Aquarium is open 10am – 5pm daily. General admission tickets are available online and purchasing in advance of your visit is recommended. Your ticket is valid for the date and time you select. If you’re having difficulty with the website, call 216.862.8803.
With 2500 freshwater and saltwater animals from our own Lake Erie and across the globe, there are plenty of opportunities for serendipitous discovery. Check out a little of what you can expect to see here.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium is open for general visitation Monday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm with very few exceptions. (Thanksgiving & Christmas we are closed to the public and we are only open 10am – 2pm on Christmas Eve.) Occasionally we even extend our hours or offer evening events.
Jan 10, 2022 · The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is found on the west bank of The Flats, in the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building (which dates back to 1892!) overlooking the Cuyahoga River. The aquarium covers 70,000 square feet, and is actually a relatively new addition to the city, having opened in 2012.
