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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 385-3474
4.0 of 5 stars 240 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Whale-watching
Description: A 300,000-gallon tank with sharks, barracuda and other aquatic species, is the main attaction at this popular aquarium.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Henrico, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The center was very clean. All of the self demonstrations were operable. Some things were closed for maintenence, but the overall expirience was still very educating and entertaining. The Staff was very knowlegeable and patient. They must enjoy their positions.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Absolutely wonderful good for 4 hours and I recommend the IMAX. Don't bother with the Rudee Creek boat tour - its not worth the money spent.

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Blue Springs, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We spent several hours learning about sea life. Lot of interactive displays to help teach kids more. Very interesting. We did not do IMAX.

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I've been to much nicer aquariums. Too many things to read about in displays from posters rather than having live things to view.

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See 3 more reviews by carrot9936 for Virginia Beach
Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

There wasn't many animals to see. The day we went there were busloads of kids there... we couldnt even get close to some of the exhibits.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Our family goes once a month, sometimes even twice a month. We have yet to grow bored in any way! It is trully wonderful.

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See 4 more reviews by Ashley V for Virginia Beach
indianapolis
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

my family and I loved it! it was our first visit there and will definitely go back. The admission fees were a bit pricey though.

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Staunton, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We go to the aquarium every year we stay at Virginia Beach. There is usually a new exhibit each time and the staff is also very friendly. My two favorite exhibits are the seals outside the front entrance and the touch tank where you can pet the manta rays. Such a fun experience every time!

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Bayonne< NJ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

the staff was very friendly and knew everything about all of the animals. the place was very clean, we had a great time there.

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Hillsboro, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The Aquarium has nice exhibits, a walking path between two different buildings and an IMAX that runs very god 3D movies.

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