All membership benefits for one named adult (age 18 and over).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
All membership benefits for one named adult (age 18 and over) plus one free guest admission per visit (accompanied by the named member).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
All membership benefits for two named adults (age 18 and over).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
All membership benefits for two named adults (age 18 and over) plus one free guest admission per visit (accompanied by the named member).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
All membership benefits for one or two named adults and up to six of your children/grandchildren (age 18 and under).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
All membership benefits for one or two named adults, up to six of your children/grandchildren (age 18 and under), plus one free guest admission per visit (accompanied by a named member or child of named member).
- Full year of unlimited access to the Aquarium
- Each entry time slot has a set number of tickets dedicated to members that the general public cannot reserve
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
- Membership pays for itself in less than 2 visits!
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
Friends of the Aquarium
If you are considering a donation of $300 or more, become a Friend of the Aquarium or Aquarium Ambassador today and be a vital part of bringing our mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, to its fullest potential.
Donor club members enjoy access to special opportunities and experiences that allow you to see your contribution at work.
Aquarium Family Plus membership benefits, plus one extra guest pass (two total) and recognition in the Aquarium’s annual report.
- One extra guest pass (two total).
- Recognition in the Aquarium’s digital annual report.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Contributor benefits, plus invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences.
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences: Learn how staff prepare food for the animals in our care and see how divers get ready for their time in the Window on Washington Waters habitat.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Contributor Plus benefits, plus a personal behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium, invitation to a guided beach naturalist outing and one extra guest pass (three total).
- One extra guest pass (three total).
- Personal behind-the-scenes tour: You and up to seven guests will enjoy a guided tour throughout the Aquarium to see how your support benefits the animals in our care.
- Guided beach naturalist experience: Join our experienced beach naturalists for a low-tide walk and learn about the incredible life that lives on our local beaches.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Salish Sea Steward benefits, plus a behind-the-scenes animal care experience.
- Giant Pacific octopus experience: Chat with one of our animal care experts before the Aquarium opens and pick an enrichment item for our giant Pacific octopus to explore.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Aquarium Ambassadors
Play a vital role in protecting our shared marine environment and the animals who call it home with your leadership support as an Aquarium Ambassador. You’ll receive exclusive access to Aquarium Ambassador events, invitations to connect and exchange ideas with senior staff and join a network of like-minded ocean enthusiasts.
Please note: The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently changed its policy regarding the feeding of animals by donors and guests. At all AZA-accredited institutions, including the Seattle Aquarium, donor feeding experiences are temporarily on hold while the AZA develops new guidelines. We look forward to resuming these experiences when new guidelines are published.
Enrollment is based on your total yearly giving to the Seattle Aquarium and will automatically renew with annual contributions of $5,000 or more.
Salish Sea Steward Plus benefits, plus an animal meal preparation experience, a gift family membership to give to another family or donate to a nonprofit or school auction, and one extra guest pass (four total).
- One extra guest pass (four total).
- Mammal feeding experience: Learn from Aquarium staff about what goes into prepping a sustainable seafood meal and help create and deliver treats for one of your favorite marine mammals. (Temporarily on hold.)
- Gift a free membership: Share your passion for the marine environment by gifting someone a free, year-long membership to the Seattle Aquarium.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Ambassador benefits plus an invitation to a conservation conversation with the president/CEO of the Aquarium and a seal of approval behind-the-scenes experience.
- Seal of approval: You’ll help prepare food and then go inside the harbor seal habitat and assist with feeding, plus learn about animal training, environmental enrichment and more. (Temporarily on hold.)
- Conservation conversation: Chat with one of the Aquarium’s senior leaders about the work you’re helping to make possible—with the discussion and staff member tailored to your interests and passions.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
Customized benefits and invitations depending on your personal interests.
- Customized benefits and invitations to match your personal interests and passions.
Includes standard membership benefits:
- Two half-price guests per membership with every visit
- Exclusive email invitations to our special events and early openings
- Special rates and access to public and members-only Aquarium camps and programs
- 10% discount on all gift shop merchandise
- 10% discount on all café purchases (no alcohol beverages)
- Supporting our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment
- Memberships are fully tax deductible
