Experts' Choice Award Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
What the experts agree on
Virginia Beach's marine center excels at hands-on learning with 300+ exhibits featuring sea turtles, otters, and touch pools where you can handle stingrays. The 3-D cinema and interactive displays make it ideal for families seeking education and
“Offers more than 300 hands-on marine exhibits, including two animal touch pools with stingrays and horshoe crabs.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Fodor's "The sea is the subject at the popular Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, a massive facility with more than 200 exhibits. This is no place for passive museumgoers; many exhibits..." Full review
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The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center has a nature trail—well worth it, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Lonely Planet "In various habitats, you can see a great array of aquatic life, including sea turtles, river otters and Komodo dragons...you can watch a 3-D nature documentary on the largest cinema screen
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Frommer's "This entertaining, educational facility focusing on Virginia's marine environment is a wonderful place to take the kids" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is home to hundreds of species ranging from seals and sea turtles to Komodo dragons, snakes and otters. Check the calendar for special..."
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