Location
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago IL 60605
Contact
- www.sheddaquarium.org
- (312) 939-2438
- (312) 939-2195
At Shedd Aquarium, our mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world by inviting guests to look nature in the eye. Whether you visit our special Underwater Beauty exhibit or watch sharks glide overhead in Wild Reef in-person, or you visit us from afar through our Virtual Encounters, there’s always more to explore at Shedd. From belugas to bluegill and from sea otters to sea turtles, discover the wonder of the aquatic animal world.
It’s time to celebrate! Chicago is fully reopening, and so are we! Safety precautions include:
Masks strongly recommended for non-vaccinated guests (over the age of 2)
Advance purchase of timed tickets required
Hand sanitizer available for guests and staff
Increased cleaning in high-touch areas
Plexiglass shields at all counters
High-touch experiences will gradually resume, including Sea Star and Sturgeon Touch
Health & Safety Policy URLView Policy
Health Screening Required-Staff
Reservations Required
CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures
Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations
Mobile Payments Accepted
Reduced Occupancy/Occupancy Limits
No Contact Services
Wheelchair Accessible
Complimentary Policy1 comp per 15 guests (for tour operators)
Motorcoach ParkingOff-site
Group Policy
Separate Group Entrance
Average Visit/Tour Length3 hours
Team Building Activities Offered
Minimum Group Number15
Group Discounts Available
Virtual Tourhttps://www.sheddaquarium.org/learn-and-explore#virtual-animal-encounters
Minimum Size for Group Admission Rate15
Miles from O'Hare Airport18.0
Miles from Midway Airport10.0
Miles from Navy Pier2.5
Miles from McCormick Place2.0
Miles from Downtown
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MasterCard
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American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Student Group Friendly
Special Interest Tours Offered
Public Space Wi-Fi Available
Restaurant(s) On-site
ATM Machine On-site
ADA Compliant
Public Space Wi-Fi COMP or FeeComplimentary
Self-Parking AvailableOff-site
Food On-siteFood Court & Restaurant
Number of Retail Stores2
Number of Restaurants On-site2
Hours of Operation9 a.m.-5 p.m. Labor Day to Memorial Day; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends, holidays; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Family-friendly
Military Discount
Buy-out Max Capacity1600
Number of Meeting Rooms
Largest Room, Reception Capacity (Standing)1200
Largest Room, Banquet Capacity (Seated)650
Exhibit Space Available
On-Site Catering
On-site Audio/Visual Equipment
In-house/Exclusive Caterer(s)
Complete Buy-out Available
Max Capacity, Reception Style (Standing)1600
Max Capacity, Banquet Style (Seated)650
Exclusive Audio/Visual Provider(s)
Max Venue Capacity1600
Private Meeting Space Available
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