- Probably more fun for young children.
They have such cool exhibits, it's a large enough size to be a full day event if you pace yourself and eat at the cafe time will roll by quickly, but still small enough that you could be through it all in 3 hrs if you have additional plans for the day and just want a fun morning activity. There are also boat loads (nautical pun intended) of interactive activities for kids and adults alike. Very educational but still fun for a mini-field trip, and there are tank feedings 4 days a week that you can watch, we had a blast! Extremely affordable pricing for the experience took get in return. If you travel via public transportation it is quite a hike uphill from the bus stop. Definitely recommend going here for a visit. Plus they have jelly fish. Really awesome beautiful jellyfish...for those with a particular preference for certain aquatic animals.
Our family went to Birch Aquarium on a Tuesday at 11:30AM with a 1-year-old, 4-year-old, and almost 6-year-old. It was full, but not crowded and we spent a good 2-3 hours exploring. We checked out the tide pool, looked at the view, and walked through the exhibits. The water play/boundless energy area is great. I think we spent at least 30-45 minutes there alone. I also liked that there were several museum employees throughout the exhibits who had some items on hand for children to touch and feel.
- Tickets are kinda pricey, but if you get the Entertainment app, you can get 2 tickets for 50% off (basically, buy one get one free). The Entertainment app is only 99 cents for one month of use, so you pay $1 and save $18.50. Not a bad trade-off. Just remember to cancel your subscription before the next month (it's auto-pay), unless you want to keep using the app.
I went for a school project, and it was actually interesting. My group and I realized how our Biology class was actually teaching us useful information. The staff was friendly and the video view was gorgeous. My only complaint is the AC. It was rather humid inside of the building and while I understand that certain exhibits need to be warm, I want to view the aquarium not be a part of it.
- Parking is free for the first 3 hours. Even though the parking lot seems full, there's a lot of turn over.
I have a soft spot for aquariums and fish, so I was glad to have found out about this particular aquarium! There is a beautiful scenic view of the ocean when you step out of the main entrance and into the tide pool area. There's lots of fish on display and I loved learning facts about each individual fish. The Giant Kelp Forest exhibit is probably my most favorite exhibit since you get a wide and large view of the fish! This aquarium is very kid-friendly, so there are tons of kids or classes on school field trips. I got through the aquarium in 2 hours, so it was well-worth it!
Visited a scientist and spent a few hours here. Loads to do for a few hours but not much more. Touch Tide pools and interactive energy exhibits were a hit with the kids. Many tanks and a variety of fish. Nothing huge except for the main tank where there was a feeding and talk with the divers in the tank. Get there a little early so you get a good spot.
Birch Aquarium At Scripps Institution Of Oceanography is a US Aquarium based in San Diego, California. Birch Aquarium At Scripps Institution Of Oceanography is located at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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