Shedd Aquarium
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM
About
Aquatic creatures from around the world. State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Shedd Aquarium:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
- 📞Phone(312) 939-2438
- 💰Price RangeExpensive
- 🕒HoursMonday:9 AM–5 PMTuesday:9 AM–9 PMWednesday:9 AM–5 PMThursday:9 AM–5 PMFriday:9 AM–5 PMSaturday:9 AM–6 PMSunday:9 AM–6 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Playground: Has playground
Parking
- Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking: Paid street parking
Nearby
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