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Holidays Under the Peaks

Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium from November 29 – December 29!  

A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour – including a light-bedecked tree twinkling in sync with the jolly jolts of an Electric Eel!

In keeping with beloved holiday tradition, The Polar Express 3D returns to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater.

Back for 2024 – Look for SCUBA Claus diving in the River Journey building on weekends in December!

 

SCUBA Claus dives in River Giants.
A penguin looks up at Santa
The Tennessee Aquarium is decorated for the holidays.

SCUBA Claus Dives

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 30 – Dec. 22 at 2:00 pm ET

November 30 (River Giants)
December 1 (TN River)
December 7 (TN River)
December 8 (River Giants)
December 14 (River Giants)
December 15 (TN River)
December 21 (TN River)
December 22 (River Giants)

Education Programs

December 2-6
Gallery Chat: Cove Forest – 11 am ET
Animal Encounter (River Journey Lobby) – 2 pm ET

December 9-13
Gallery Chat: Island Life – 11 am ET
Animal Encounter (River Journey Lobby) – 2 pm ET

December 16-20
Gallery Chat: Penguins – 11 am ET
Animal Encounter (River Journey Lobby) – 2 pm ET

December 23-24 and 26-27
Gallery Chat: Delta – 11 am ET
Animal Encounter (River Journey Lobby) – 2 pm ET

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See The Polar Express 3D at IMAX

Electric Eel Tree

The Aquarium’s Electric Eel, Miguel Wattson, serves as unofficial tree-lighter in the Rivers of the World gallery.
See how it works
See how it works
 
 

Online Gift Shop

From toys to apparel, home goods and more - find the perfect gift for the Aquarium "fin" on your list.
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Shop Now
 
 

A pawsome holiday for all!

Buy a gift for your favorite Aquarium creature from their very own Amazon wish list!
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See List
 
 

At-Home Activities

Enjoy these activities designed to help you and your family connect with nature – and each other.

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