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Holidays Under the Peaks

Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium!  

November 25 – December 30*
*closed Christmas Day (December 25)

Your 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 2022 – Look for SCUBA Claus diving in the River Journey building on select Saturdays in December!

 

SCUBA Claus

Select Saturdays in December at 2:00 pm ET!
Dec. 3 - TN River
Dec. 10 - River Giants
Dec. 17 - TN River
Free w/ admission
Free w/ admission
 
 

The Polar Express 3D

A holiday classic returns to the IMAX screen!
See showtimes
See showtimes
 
 

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
 
 

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of wonder (that lasts all year!)
Buy Now
Buy Now
 
 

Online Gift Shop

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

A pawsome holiday for all!

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

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