Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

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Top 1% of attractions in Virginia Beach
8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“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 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 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 " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This entertaining, educational facility focusing on Virginia's marine environment is a wonderful place to take the kids" Full review