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A small group of guests gathered near the Moray Eel exhibit in the new Scuttlebutt Reef gallery
With the a brand new exhibit in the Ocean Journey building, plaza stream and fountains on for the summer, penguin nesting season, giant screen films at IMAX and more, there’s so much to explore at the Aquarium this summer.
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Two guests in front of the Penguins' Rock exhibit at the Tennessee Aquarium, taking a

Extended Hours on Select Saturdays

On select Saturdays throughout the summer, there will be extended evening hours! On these days, bars will be available starting at 4pm ET.

May 23*
9 am – 9 pm ET | Last entry at 7:00 pm

May 30
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

June 6
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

June 13
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

June 20
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

June 27
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

July 4*
9 am – 9 pm ET | Last entry at 7:00 pm

July 25
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

Aug. 1
9 am – 8:30 pm ET | Last entry at 6:30 pm

Sept. 5*
9 am – 9 pm ET | Last entry at 7:00 pm

*denotes holiday weekend

Visitors enjoying the views from the

Aquarium x Rock City Combo Ticket

See two of Chattanooga’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable day.

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Fish & Sips logo on a yellow and green wavy background

Fish & Sips

Saturday, July 18, 6:30-10:00pm ET

Enjoy a leisurely tour through River Journey and Ocean Journey while sampling beers from local and regional breweries along the way!

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Children high-five a SCUBA Diver after a Diver Chat in the Tennessee Aquarium's Secret Reef exhibit.

Daily Experiences

We now have five different daily scheduled experiences that you can enjoy for free with admission!

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tents on the Aquarium plaza for the Chattanooga River Market

Chattanooga River Market

Located at the Aquarium Plaza, the Chattanooga River Market offers visitors a unique window into Chattanooga’s creative culture.

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Girl playing in plaza fountain

Plaza Fountains and Streams

Need a place to cool off, splash around or unwind? Our plaza fountains and streams are the perfect spot.

Now open daily from sunrise to sunset.

This Summer at IMAX

Now Playing

All Films
Documentary Films
Hollywood Films

Coming Soon

All Films
Documentary Films
Hollywood Films
  • Ocean Dreams 3d documentary poster with a coral reef in the foreground and a shark, orca whale, and manta ray

    Ocean Dreams 3D

    Showtimes & tickets coming soon!

  • Teaser movie poster for Disclosure Day coming to theaters in June 2026

    Disclosure Day

    Showtimes & tickets coming soon!

Attractions around Chattanooga

Want to explore more? Check out these other attractions in and around Chattanooga!

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery Museum

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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

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Aerial of the Aquarium building

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