Group up at the Tennessee Aquarium!
The Tennessee Aquarium invites your group to romp with otters, congregate with the alligators, and embark on one unforgettable learning experience filled with wonders from around the world!
Group discounts begin with 15 guests and must be scheduled in advance.
To provide the best experience for our visiting groups, the Tennessee Aquarium will limit group size and capacity.
Group Rates
Rates for any pre-reserved group of individuals of 15 or more.
Adult: $34.95 Aquarium | $9 IMAX | $42.95 Combo
Youth (5 – 17): $26.95 Aquarium | $9 IMAX | $34.95 Combo
Guests 4 and under are free and will not be counted toward your group total.
Education Rates
Rates for any pre-reserved, accredited school of 15 or more students.
Education rates are guaranteed for groups visiting through May 31, 2026.
Student: $10 Aquarium | $6 IMAX | $15 Combo
Required Chaperone: Free for Aquarium and IMAX
Extra Adult/Parent: $32.50 Aquarium | $9.95 IMAX | $40.50 Combo
For required chaperone to student ratios, as well as information on our complimentary admission discount program for economically disadvantaged schools and Title 1 schools, please see our payment information page.
Plan a visit with us!
Interested in bringing a group to the Tennessee Aquarium? Fill out the group request form and a member of our team will reach back out!
Please note: completion of the group request form does not guarantee a reservation.
Groups that arrive without a reservation will not be accommodated.
Food Options for Groups
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Groups may bring their own lunches, but off-site food is not permitted in the IMAX or Aquarium buildings. Groups may enjoy their off-site lunches on the Aquarium plaza, the green areas around the Aquarium campus, or inside the bus/motor coach the group arrived in. Please plan on leaving coolers and lunches on the bus.
Mellow Mushroom lunches and snack packs cannot be ordered on-site as both options require advanced ordering and payment. However, concessions are available at our IMAX 3D Theater and the Snack Island stand, outside of River Journey. Please note that IMAX concessions are only available for 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:00pm and 6:00 pm shows.
Our Mellow Mushroom lunches can be vegan, gluten free, or both. Please bring an outside meal for any group member who needs an additional dietary substitution. These meals may be enjoyed alongside the others during an IMAX or on the Plaza. You can learn more about Mellow Mushroom nutrition facts here.
All outdoor spaces surrounding the Aquarium are open to the public and may not be reserved. If your group prefers to eat indoors, you may purchase tickets and reserve seats during an IMAX film. This option is only available if the group has purchased Mellow Mushroom lunches or snack packs from the Aquarium. No outside food may be eaten in our IMAX Theater.
Weather can be unpredictable, we get it! Unfortunately, the Aquarium does not have any indoor spaces for groups to eat. There is limited covered space on the plaza, and these areas will be first come, first served to any guest. We would suggest making your transportation the back-up eating area for cold or rainy weather.
If your payment is not received on time the Aquarium reserves the right to cancel the meal or snack pack order without providing written notice.
Meals and snack packs are not refundable within one week of your visit date even if your group needs to cancel for unplanned or personal reasons. Meals are provided through a third-party service and are not under Aquarium operations. If you need to cancel your meals or snack packs prior to one week before your visit date, please reach out to the group sales team.
Looking for a facility rental for a group?
View our “Host an Event” page to learn more.