Plan Your Visit

Hours

The Museum is open 10am-5pm, Monday – Saturday. Beginning October 26, the Museum will also be open on Sundays.

Please note: The Giant Pacific Octopus exhibit is temporarily closed while we prepare the aquarium for the arrival of a new Giant Pacific Octopus resident.

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Admission

Adult: $25

Senior (65+), Veteran, Educator,
First Responder: $20

Youth (12-17), Student: $15

Child (5-11): $10

Under 5, Museum Member, Active Military: Free

Included in the price of admission are daily gallery talks including Keeper Chats (11a.m. and 2p.m.) during which aquarists reveal fun facts about marine life on exhibit, and Touch Pool Talks (3:30p.m.) during which educators share stories about biology and behavior of mollusks.

Museum Store

The Museum Store offers a wide range of island-themed, shell-themed, educational, exceptional, and elegant items for all ages. Jewelry, home décor, books, toys, original work by local artists, and Shell Museum-branded clothing are just a few of hundreds of choices.

The Store is adjacent to the Museum lobby and is open 10am-5pm Monday – Saturday. To shop at the Store, it is not necessary to purchase Museum admission.

Click here to shop.

Group Admission and Guided Tours

Groups of 12 or more with an advance reservation receive discounted admission for a self-guided visit:

Adult (18+): $18

Youth (12-17): $10

Child (5-11): $7

Reservations are required and must be made at least three weeks in advance to receive the discount. Please contact Jorden Falker: jfalker@shellmuseum.org to make a reservation or with questions.

Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Guided tours include the Living Gallery of Aquariums and Marine Life and The Great Hall of Shells and allow free time to explore temporary exhibitions and the rest of the Museum. Guided tour participants also receive a 10% discount on most items in the Museum Store.

Guided tour prices:

Adult (18+): $30

Youth (12-17): $15

Child (5-11): $10

Reservations are required and must be made at least three weeks in advance. Please contact Jorden Falker: jfalker@shellmuseum.org to make a reservation or with questions.