The Greater Cleveland Aquarium, located in the Powerhouse on the West Bank of the Flats, features more than a million gallons of water and marine life ranging from local Lake Erie fish to exotic fish from around the world.
The exhibits:
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium features 40 tanks of fish and aquatic animals and plants in 10 galleries. The center of the museum is an exhibit dedicated to the marine life of Ohio’s rivers, lakes, and streams. Other exhibits include “Weird and Wonderful,” found in the old coal tunnels of the Powerhouse; “Coastal Zone”, which offers visitors the opportunity to touch a lightning bolt, a starfish or even a shark; and “The Shark Tank,” which houses a variety of fish and other marine creatures, mainly from the Florida coast.
Visiting the Cleveland Aquarium:
Facilities at the Cleveland Aquarium include a gift shop and cafe serving pizza, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. The cafe is open until 3:30 pm during the week and until 4:30 pm. on the weekends.
The entire aquarium facility is wheelchair accessible. Please note: the aquarium now allows strolling within the display area.
Hours and admission:
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm The facility is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Admission (2016 prices) to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium is $ 17.95 for adults, $ 17.95 for seniors (60 and older) and military, and $ 13.95 for children ages 2-12. Children under 2 years old are free. (Unlike many area attractions, the best prices are available at the Aquarium box office; online tickets are $ 2 more for adults.) Annual passes and family passes are also available.
Parking is $ 3 Monday through Friday and $ 6 on Saturday and $ 5 on Sunday. GCA pass holders park for free.
Contact information:
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St.
Cleveland, OH
44113 216 862-8803
Hotels near the Greater Cleveland Aquarium:
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is located near several downtown Cleveland hotels. These include Renaissance Cleveland (check rates), the Ritz Carlton (check rates) and the Marriott Key Center (check rates). For less expensive accommodations, try one of the hotels on the I-77 / Rockside Road corridor, such as the Holiday Inn Independence (check rates).
(updated 1-27-16)
