Had a blast here last week! Admission is $20 for adults, and you can buy tickets online (preferred method of admission as they seem to sell out of same-day tickets quickly in recent, social distancing times) or in person upon arrival. The fish were fascinating to look at, and the interactive stingray touch pool was quite a unique experience as well. My favorite part was the shark tunnel you walk through at the end of the aquarium.

My family of four (me, my husband and two stepsons who are 9 and 11) enjoyed our first experience at the greater Cleveland Aquarium. While it is small, the exhibits are well kept and clean. The boys loved being able to touch the stingrays and the tunnel aquarium section was really cool. The tunnel area did make me slightly dizzy though so just a word to the wise. My favorite part was watching the jellyfish. They are just so pretty and calming. The actual building itself is stunning! I love all of the brick. We are excited to return to the aquarium in the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. We missed the shark feeding but all in all it's a nice alternative to going to the zoo where you may never make it up the hill to the aquarium. Here you are up close and personal with the fish and sharks. You can even touch the stingray. I had a blast for my 50th birthday today at the Aquarium.

What a wonderful place. The perfect aquarium for the area. It is very easy to navigate and get around. The exhibits are very accessible and well maintained. There is an interactive part for adults and children.

We went to visit the aquarium in winter'2020 and had a wonderful experience there. As you enter, the high rise ceiling will catch your attention, the lightwork hanging from the top is pretty. There are short descriptions written as you proceed further - how the aquarium was built etc. To me, old parts of a factory were recycled in wonderfully creative ways to build different water bodies, then they were illuminated with suitable colored light and bit-by-bit the aquarium was built of. The shark tank is obviously the most attractive zone. There's a small shopping place to buy soft toys, t-shirts, mugs and different items. Free parking spots are available just in front of the main gate. A must visit with kids on the weekends.

This aquarium is absolutely gorgeous and one of the best we have gone to and we have been to a lot! Yes it’s smaller than some but super interesting and the layout is amazing! Took about a hour to walk through. The way they used the building to create the design and layout was really the best part! Tons to see and the sting rays were active and totally worth the visit alone! However the tunnel was also unique and the sharks were active along with all the other fish! It’s not just one or two either! The staff were totally friendly and spoke with us and answered questions with smiles! This is a place you can visit over and over again!

This was a very well kept, clean and beautiful aquarium. Each exhibit was well designed and all fish were visible. We took all the nephews and they had a wonderful time. As did the adults. On top of the great aquarium you get to see this historic building. I truly loved and appreciated that they kept almost all of the original structure. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars is the size. We meandered pretty slow and still got through it in just under an hour. We have done Ripley's aquariums in other cities and those take hours to get through. Not that I'm apposed to a small, well done, beautiful aquarium. But with the time spent by my group, I do feel that the cost could have been just a couple dollars cheaper per person.

Love it! It is especially great for young kids as everything is right at their level! There are footprints on the ground so you can follow the walking path! Once you get to the shark tank area, you can go around in circles as many times as you want it’s awesome! Definitely a great way to get your steps in in the winter too!

such a wonderful place, I went here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and we had a ton of fun. it was our first time going and it did not disappoint! the stingrays were my favorite and I was surprised we were allowed to touch them but the workers were so nice about it. the layout of the place is really nice and its so peaceful and pretty inside. there's also plenty of parking and it's super affordable which is nice. I can't wait to go back another time hopefully with some friends !

Awesome!!! My husband and I who are visiting from Ft.Campbell KY, along with my father in law went here today and had a great time!! We did ask if they have a military discount since my husband is active duty and his dad is a veteran…and they said they don’t offer a military discount which was very disappointing. It’s not as big as the aquarium in Atlanta but it is amazing how well they have it set up. All the animals are very well taken care of and the fish tanks are very clean. We even got to pet the stingrays and got to watch the sharks get fed!!! I also loved how they saved a historic building from being torn down and were able to build the aquarium inside of it.

Good times at the CLE aquarium. Kids had a blast. Touched some rays and saw lots of sharks. Season pass is pretty cheap for the whole fam and a few friends, which provides free parking. Go twice and it pays for itself.

Great little aquarium to spend an hour or an afternoon. I would not call this a destination attraction but I would certainly recommend it as a part of your visit in Cleveland. It's a great way to spend a morning or afternoon...especially if you find our reliable Ohio weather has interfered with your plans. I found the staff here exceptional, friendly and engaging. They also have good knowledge about the entire aquarium, not just the spot they work in. Very well laid out and uniquely designed aquariums. Good lighting. Interesting and varied species, some I've not encountered at other aquariums. Love the seadragons and 'feeding' the cleaner shrimp. You can spend time and learn a lot here or just let it be a little diversion for the kids for an hour or so. Very cool building as well plus building and area history if you're interested in that kind of thing as you walk through. Admission charge was about what I would expect. Parking was easy...though I was there when they opened.

Although this aquarium is relatively small it still has a large amount of exciting exhibits. The shark exhibits and the underwater tunnels are amazing and are super fun to spend time watching the sharks from underneath. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Just be aware that because the aquarium is small it goes by very fast unless you take more time with each exhibit.

Once here for my granddaughter's birthday she turned 2. It was fabulous we loved it she had a great time sharks jellyfish. It was awesome you have to check it out

Very cool aquarium. Call beforehand to find out what time feeding is if that's something you are interested in seeing. Has a small gift shop at the end.

I loved it there! I went with my partner and it was truly amazing. I loved every second of it. It's kind of small and took a good maybe 45 minutes to an hour to complete but, I still loved it. Our first time at an aquarium and it was like a little date for us. The walk room round tunnel aquarium was nice and I loved being able to pet the stingrays!!!! Eeek! They felt so weird but, it was so nice to get so close to nature!!!! I would definitely recommend and go again for sure!

The aquarium is in the old Cleveland power plant, so cool they used a piece of Cleveland history to make this awesome aquarium! The building is stunning, parking is super easy, and you are in the flats downtown! The natural Ohio species where awesome! It was so cool to see our diverse wild life! The fresh water and salt water exhibits where awesome! So cool! The shark tunnel is fantastic, the ray pool amazing, and the small octopus tunnel was sweet! You can put in headphones, listen to music, and just walk around and watch all the fish and other wild life interact! It is so relaxing! Can start at the botanical gardens in the morning and end with the aquarium in the evening!

I love this aquarium so much! The building that it's housed in makes it so unique. The exhibits are very interesting and the guides are all super friendly and know their stuff. The highlights for me include the ray touch pool and the shark enclosure/tunnel.

We really enjoyed this place. We bought the tickets online to make sure we were not shut out when we got there. The exibits were well done. There were areas for kids to be hands-on with rays and shrimp. The shark experience was really good as well. Well worth the trip, especially with kids.

The building the aquarium is in is absolutely beautiful. They have a variety of different creatures varying from local to tropical. There is a space where you walk through the shark tank, and they have an area where children can touch the sting rays. Fun place for a lazy afternoon.

The best aquarium I have ever been to, hands down, and would recommend to everyone nearby. Lots of fish and the exhibits are interesting and have neat environments, and there are tons of turtles!

I think it's definitely over priced for what it is. I think it could be better to be completely honest. Sure they have some things there that are pretty cool but I wasn't blown away, ESPECIALLY for $20 a person either. I'm sure there are much cooler aquariums out there.

This was a really nice detour on our long road trip with our two young kids. There was a nice variety of freshwater fish but the saltwater tanks were pretty lacking. There are so many tanks that go very low to the ground which was perfect for my 1.5 year old. There are other animals besides fish and turtles here too. Overall a really nice aquarium lacking saltwater variety.

We loved this aquarium. Paid around $40.00 for the aquarium for 2 adults and we were pleasantly surprised with the exhibits and really enjoyed ourselves. Got up close and personal with a shark who came right at me allowing me to see a bunch of rows of sharp teeth the closer he got to the glass. He eventually swam right us to see his robust large massive body. Wowed! Had an amazing time! Free parking was a plus.

All 5 of us enjoyed the aquarium tremendously. We were 58, 60, 60, 62, and 93 in age and we were like little kids all wide eyed pointing here and there. Well worth the trip and cost. Beautiful aquarium and nice collection of aquatic items.

This was soooooo amazing!! Me and my boyfriend (both 20) had an amazing time. Most of the tanks were at eye level for younger ones, so if you're taking kids you shouldn't have to continually lift them up. However don't think this isn't something you'll enjoy as an adult! It's something you can explore at your own pace. My boyfriend and I spent well over an hour looking at fish, sharks, frogs, jelly fish, an octopus, and even a stingray tank! You are allowed to pet the stingrays and they seemed to love the attention. Even coming back for more!! It was a blast and I'd honestly love to go again some day!!

Stopped in this weekend. I have not been here since it originally opened. The facility was well maintained. All of the exhibits were occupied. It is a small to medium sized aquarium. Not huge like Atlantas. It will take about an hour to walk thru at a normal pace. There were a good variety of species, some hands on exhibits and an awesome tunnel walkway.

We were visiting from Indiana and stopped in here! It's a smaller aquarium yes but totally worth it IMO. We came just in time for feeding the sting rays which was so much fun. The guy helping us was very nice and made the experience even better. The exhibits are great and we saw a lot of animals we haven't seen even in larger aquariums. The walk through tunnel was so awesome! I loved seeing the sharks so up close. The gift shop also had awesome plushes/memorabilia. I would recommend it!

Aquarium is small but its definitely a cool place to go to! Definitely bring your kids here they will love it! Prices are not too bad $20 is cheap and there was no waiting in line for us at the time. You get to touch stingrays, see sharks, see all sorts of animals from other parts of world... Good stuff!

This was my first time here and I absolutely loved it here and it was so relaxing also interactive. The scenery was beautiful the guides were helpful and all areas were so well kept and i noticed there was someone always cleaning. This was a late birthday present for my lady and I appreciate that we were still able to use the tickets since I had to cancel due to a family situation and the tickets were there waiting. I will definitely be coming back soon with family and friends.

We loved the variety of species, fresh vs. salt water, and we loved the shark tunnel! My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is there is not adequate room around the fresh water tanks to see the species clearly when there are lots of families competing for spots to look. Everyone was polite, it's just hard not to feel rushed.

Not a bad place to go if you like old school architecture. However there are many issues with the fish husbandry at this aquarium. There are many scuffed up fish, fish visibly fighting for resources. The best part was the ray tank, we got to do a feeding. Wish there was a little more space for the amount they had. Still had a good time, but would love to see healthier practices for the animals they care for!

My 9 month old really loved it. We were there for about an hour. The staff were all very friendly, from the man at the ticket booth to the lady that told us we were in the wrong spot to watch the sharks get fed! (It's in the tunnel btw, we were sitting in what looked like a viewing area). She made sure everyone got to see & moved the line which was appreciated to we weren't all sandwiched, stuck or so that people didn't hog the view. We will definitely be back because our daughter loved it so much! She was squealing with excitement & clapping and cheering at the sharks! Our visit was on a Tuesday at 130-230 & not very busy.. it helps that you walk through one direction so you don't have people jumping around from exibts. Thank you for a great memory!

Let me start by saying that PEOPLE make the experience! This place is cool on its own, but every staff member we encountered on the quiet Wednesday afternoon that we visited was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had an exceptionally special visit with Bonnie. I'm certain she had somewhere else she was "supposed" to be, but she hung with my family for most of an hour. She was excellent at engaging my 9-year-old's curiosity and interpreting each exhibit, as well as telling us the history of the building itself. It's probably not an all-day attraction for most visitors, but it's certainly a gem if you're looking for some indoor enrichment. Allow yourself at least 2-3 hours for the experience for a weekday visit.

Very nice place and friendly staffs. The whole decorations are awesome. You can touch the stingrays. Shark tunnel is the main attraction here.

Pretty nice aquarium with a lot of different exhibits. The Ohio rivers and stream section is really cool and shows you all types of fish native to Ohio. Nice giant shark tank you can walk beneath and cool area to pet sting Ray's and starfish. They had a nice promotion going on over the weekend for 2 tickets for $20. Nice way to spend a day in Cleveland.

Amazing place. Let's begin with me saying that I gave this a five star rating. Now, it may seem pricey and it is for what there is but when you look at how much fun your child has, it's so worth it. I do think a season pass is worth it just for the kids. The staff is so friendly and amazing. There was a very friendly young man that was showing a turtle off for the guests who had the happiest and friendliest attitude. I love that kid. He was so nice and respectful to everyone. I hope he gets some recognition from this. He made our day. And with this whole covid-19 thing happening the staff is doing an amazing job cleaning everything constantly and they are doing an amazing job keeping their happy vibes going for the guests. It's super hard especially now to stay happy 100% of the time but they do an amazing job at keeping the happiness going for the kids and adults. I highly recommend going here. I love everyone here for the wonderful day I had with my son

"Worth every penny", that's what I felt after visiting this place. At first, I was thinking paying 20 bucks to visit was a bit too much. But after seeing how well they have maintained it inside, I felt satisfied. Be ready to spend an hour or two if you enjoy aquatic life. So beautiful.

No tickets

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Short sweet and an amazing time well worth the 20 to get in

So much fun!! Taking covid very seriously and the kids can still have fun and learn!! It's a win-win!!

The kids will love this experience. There are many different species to learn about. The underground shark tunnel is amazing. The stingray petting tank is great. There is a quaint gift shop with a lot of cute aquarium-esque items, as well as adorable memorabilia for the kids. It wasn't overly crowded and masks were worn at all times so it was as safe as it was a fun experience the entire family will always remember.

This was a decent aquarium with some very large sharks. We have a 6 year old and a 3 year old, so they moved really quickly through most of the exhibits, but went twice through the glass tunnel to see the sharks swim over the top of us. My son also really enjoyed getting to touch th stingrays, daughter couldn't quite reach them. We spent around an hour here and that's with me trying to slow the kids down. As for other items, parking seemed more than ample. Overall, I'd rate this as a decent attraction, but not somewhere I'm dying to go back to.

My husband and I are obsessed with aquariums and this one is so nice and charming. Not too big, not too small. The staff was nice and the lady with the stingrays was very informative! Found the ticket price a little high. Paid around $40 for two people and they don’t have military discount. Fell in love with the girl octopus. So big was is not even one year yet! Would recommend when in Cleveland!

Very cool but not huge, so you don't have to rush through to see everything. The most fun is the shark tunnel & the stingray touch tank. Even if you don't touch the rays they're still pretty interactive with visitors 💙

Very nice aquarium. Took about 90 minutes to get through with 3 kids ages 9-13. Has a fantastic 175 foot sea tube! Sting ray touch tank was nice & big

Just visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. It took just around an hour to cover all the rooms. Could have spent a little more time in the salt water tank but it was getting crowded. The entrance and exit flow into the same atrium so it was pretty congested when we were leaving too. The displays were very nice. Everything was top notch in the aquarium. Fish were beautiful as expected. Had a nice time. Definitely recommend and would return again for sure.

I had a great time walking around the aquarium. There are different rooms for each type of environment which I thought was really neat!! The fish are in clear clean tanks. It is dimly lit for those who might just want to do something quiet. But by far the Shark Seatube is the reason you need to stop here. I have never seen anything like it and was so cool!! I spent at least an hour and a half alone or so. It was worth it!

Pricey if you're taking a family, worth it if it's in your budget though. Neat use of an old Cleveland building, cool collection of aquatic life. Shipwreck and tunnel are definite highlights, watching sharks and rays swim all around. Downsides are small area can feel overcrowded and it doesn't take very long to go through.

I love the Cleveland Aquarium! Its definitely a smaller aquarium, great for small kids! We bought a membership because my 2 year old loves the shark tunnel and sting ray exhibit! It only takes about 30-45 minutes to go through so don’t expect a day out of it, but it is cute!

Our kids had an amazing time! Sting ray touch pool. Shark tube to walk through. Great place to take the family.

Wonderful aquarium. My boyfriend and I spent about two hours here. There is a stingray tank for touching them, super cool. And we got to see an octopus moving around it’s tank, usually they’re pretty motionless other times I’ve seen them. Great variety of fish with very informative signage.

Really cool experience and we loved the walk through tank. But we were expecting more for the price, went through the entire exhibit in about an hour. Defiantly at least a one time visit.

Amazing place!!! Beautiful inside and out, love the shark tunnel!

If in Cleveland, a must go

My brother proposed here and the staff did everything they could to accommodate this amazing event.

If they cut the prices in the gift shop down a quarter ($20.00 to $15.00) you'd stay in buisness. Just saying

A little smaller than expected but a very nice aquarium and very kid and stroller friendly

So much fun today with the homeschool class that was offered! Stayed extra to see everything else, loving cleveland

I can still see reminents of Howl at the Moon 😊

It was awesome!! So many things to see and a touch tank!! It was an amazing adventure!!

Had a great time the building was fantastic

Love it.

Amazing for kids. The Shark Tube is great. Touching the Sea Urchins and Stingrays are awesome very informative. Definitely recommend

Amazing and beautiful and clean

Must see to learn about so many sea animals. Also to learn/teach how we as humans impact the world around us.. ..

Lovely Aquarium. A lot of interesting exhibits. Enjoyed it very much. The big octopus was probably my favorite!!

The aquarium is in a refurbished power plant. It is very clean and has wonderful exhibits. This is a must for the kids. The aquarium is a little on the smaller side you can view it in about an hour. Its a good idea to pair this outing with another activity. Definitely recommend visiting you wont be sorry.

It's ok u walk through the place in 60 minutes. Has some cool sharks an if ur lucky u can touch string rays

Great atmosphere and good guidelines given the times, Would recommend

I love going here with my daughter. She's about to turn 3 but loved it since she was 2. Fun selection of fish, smooth layout and very calming experience. Before Covid we would take a break at the Cafe and experience it all again. It's a smaller location, which means you can go through it quickly. But with the pass you can focus on one section each visit. For those with kids it's a great place with fun activities and a good teaching environment.

A decent tourist spot in Cleveland! Good to bring your kids. Lunch options available. The exhibits aren't amazing, but it is worth going once or twice a year with the family. Nice gift shop at the end. It also has many environmental impact lessons sprinkled throughout the exhibits, which I think is great for teaching kids about protecting the planet, and a good reminder for adults as well.

I'm in love with the Aquarium! The old industrial building converted to the aquarium gives it a unique feel, and all the critters are absolutely stunning! I was amazed at the octopus that was there, as it was the largest I'd ever seen.

Very nice Aquarium! Great staff with an awesome Shark exhibit. The girl by the Sting Rays was both knowledgeable and courteous. Thank you Cleveland for showing a Newark man a nice day.

This review pertains to an event... We initially worked with Kristen for the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding. Kristen was beyond amazing! She responded to my emails within an hour of sending them! She let not only the bride and groom tour the space multiple times, but also the families. She was always available and she always helped with an issues that arose. I could not have imagined getting through this without her, however, once the pandemic hit and people were furlough, I was assigned to work with Stephanie. She was nice and was quite responsive, but didn’t really lead like an event planner should. When it got time for the rehearsal, I had to run the show and was completely blind sighted. This is my first time getting married and I had to tell people where and when to be. I was under the impression that the “event” planner would’ve ran the show. The aquarium was extremely accommodating and was open to all o my ideas. I would recommend using the aquarium for an event for sure, my guests loved it and really added to our wedding day. Also, the pictures turned out awesome!

just to much for not a real lot

Really enjoyed the aquarium today with family! Grandkids especially excited and awed. Great experience! Their favorite was the tunnel 🐋🐠🐟🐡🐙

A little smaller than I had hoped for the price. I guess I have been spoiled by living close to the Shedd and the National Aquariums. I did like the part where you walked under the fish. It would be nice to have another person or two to answer questions. It would also be nice if patents kept their children in check better. Maybe an adult only time should be offered.

Love it hospitality 1st ❤

Baby shark, do do do do do 🤣

This aquarium was amazing, by far one of the coolest vertebrate animals experiences I ever been a part of. Its very informative and well worth the money. They have plenty of aquariums with all kinds of fish. My son loved it..I loved it! Sting ray petting pool was awesome. "I stood in a hallway surrounded by an aquarium as sharks swam over my head" The closest most will probably ever get to these majestic water creatures.

Nice aquarium

It's clean, and a great place for kids! You can touch stingray's! It really is a fun place! You can walk below sharks!

hasn't changed much since opening

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Absolutely amazing! Definitely a visit wort going back

Been here a few times but today blew it out of the water! Your staff member Maggie was absolutely amazing and made my sons trip to the aquarium magical! She is a wonderful worker and truly went out of her way to make my son smile! Constantly saw workers sanitizing and cleaning & there were hand sanitizer stations everywhere. Great place to take your kids

This is the only aquarium I ever got to visit so far. We came here in 2015 or 16, it is A nice aquarium.

Kinda small for the price but the sting ray exhibit and sharks were worth it

One of my favorite places to take the fam for a day out

I dont understand why there is so many fresh walter fish in there. I mean i would rather see fish i cant see in my backyard .

Son absolutely loved it!!!!

Great place to bring your children and relax while looking at the vast display of aquatic sea life. I've enjoyed every visit we've taken there and it has never been crowded or uncomfortable. My son loves petting the sea rays. A yearly membership is cheap and worth every penny.

Very expensive for a quick hour walk through. The shark tunnel was pretty cool and stingray experience was fun.

Enjoyed the visit with my kids. The shark exhibit was amazing.

This place has an amazing collection of sea creatures. The exhibits are very creative and of exceptional quality. I enjoyed my visit very much.

loved coming here with the kids and seeing all the sharks and penguins!!

So much fun for the kids.

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It's barely an aquarium.

Friendly, cozy ..kids love the shark tunnel

A little small but great to have an aquarium so close! We went for the special event of Scuba Clause and it was really cool!

Great stop for family fun. Something for everyone. Got to touch a stingray!

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is located in the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse historical building which was built in 1892.

This is a good aquarium located near Downtown Cleveland. I came here and was satisfied with my experience. I pulled up to the parking lot, got out of my car, and went inside. I walked down to the admissions desk, past it, and went to the aquarium's exhibits. I walked through the beginning of the aquarium, where I saw a bunch of fish. I then walked through the part of the aquarium that's a small tunnel, where I saw some jellyfish. After that, I got to the part of the aquarium that has a large stingray touch pool and a kid's play area. After walking around that part of the aquarium and using the bathroom there, I walked on to the shark exhibit. I walked through the glass tunnel that goes through the large pool that has all of the sharks in it, which is quite nice. After I walked through the tunnel, I went to the gift shop, which had a large array of products. After perusing the products at the gift shop, I left the gift shop, satisfied with my experience. I gave this aquarium four stars because it's nice, but it has a strange layout and the different exhibits are pretty close together, which results in a confined space. This is because the aquarium used to be a power station. However, you can see a very nice view of the skyline of Downtown Cleveland from the outside of the aquarium.

There was tons of stuff and animals to see and it's definitely a place to kill time

Nice way to spend a couple of hours.

Pretty cool place! The tour is pretty short but there is a lot to look at if you take your time.

The Aquarium is the perfect treat for the children. It's the best way to get them of their iPads!

We went to a wedding here. Food was AMAZING! Staff was wonderful and venue was beautiful.

Not busy and employees were right there giving us impertinent information as we went through!

Wonderful old bldg changed into a aquarium. Nice fish displays & stingrays & sharks

First time at an aquarium and I absolutely loved this place. It has sparked my curiosity and interest in this sort of environment. The touching pool was really awesome since I managed to touch a sting ray. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for something to do in Cleveland. Decently priced and it took us about 1.5 hrs to get through all of it so was decently long as well.

What a hidden gem! So many wonderful species here. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff that is happy to talk about the animals with you. We enjoyed getting to pet the stingrays and meeting the new baby octopus. I liked how you had to reserve time-slot tickets so that it wasn't so crowded; took covid stress away and allowed us to take our time to see everything!

This was the best experience I’ve ever had in an aquarium! The water tube with the fish was so cool! A shark went right above us. The sting rays api was afraid to touch but I eventually did it.

It was really nice! My son loved the fish, sting rays and especially the sharks! It was nice and relaxing. We spent about an hour here.

Very nice trip ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enjoyed it would recommend took a 4 yr old girl came out with a turtle

Nice!

Awesome

no tickets ever smh

Wonderful place for a family outting, edu-taiment trip with the kids, or even a cute date with your lovey-dovey. Easy to find building with plenty of parking. The prices are very reasonable. And your time (and money) are well spent, here. There's enough here to keep you (and little ones) occupied for anywhere from 2 hrs up to a good half-day. I've never visited without taking at least 50+ pictures. And every time is a great time! Will be back, again and again!

Loved the environment! Wonderful place for family time !

Amazingly diverse aquarium for such a small space, very inventive adaptation of the existing powerhouse structure with some very interesting species.

Wonderful!!

My kids love it. But make sure you make reservation for advance when you come here. I don't know if they really do this normally but please do it.

definitely not the same exciting fun aquarium I used to visit when I was on small child but it's beautiful and new and I enjoyed it very much and so did my grandchildren we will be back

Such a fun aquarium!!! We had a blast!!

Sucha knowledgeable staff and fun interactive exhibits

Small and sweet aquarium... Best for toddlers... My little octonaut fan knew almost all the exhibits and enjoyed it more than the big aquariums we have visited.

The sting rays give you high fives!!

Beautiful experience

Such a cool experience! Highly recommend.

Super cool and fun. The staff very friendly and helpful. They are very knowledgeable on the animals. Definitely a fun place to visit.

Took us about 30 mins to clear the exhibit. Alot of the aquariums were under decorated and bare. A large share of the time spent there was at the touch a ray feature and the shark tank.

nice place

Great place to gather with family and friends.

My kids loved the experience we will definitely be back

Very cool place..

Was nice just wish all exhibits were up!

Amazing! Arguably viewed by many as overpriced, however there are always promotions available and it is a MUST SEE as a native or a tourist.

Just Great! AWESOME

Love this place ! Love it more with Covid restrictions. You can actually walk and not be pushed or shoved.

When I was putting my 2yo to sleep last night, the first thing he said was "Saw Ray". He was definitely excited, and we had a great time as a family. It's great to have places like this around!

We had fun

Awsome place for the family and a decent variety of fish ranging from Amazon fish all the way to the bottom of the ocean. Only restrictions for covid are that u have to register only first and of course wear your masks

Loved this place Wonderful place for family time. great staff but a small bit of pricing.

Very nicely and creatively done

Needs more exhibits. But still entertaining....

Beautiful place, lovely staff, and a freakin tunnel of sharks at the end of your tour

It's great small aquarium, with a good shark tank. Best part, was the intentional displays of conservation concern species to raise awareness.

Very nice people and I love all the fish there!

Great family fun awesome sights and educational stuff also got to touch a stingray that was dope

The aquarium was amazing and I loved everything I seen I even had a stingray come right up to me for pets on the head. Best way to spend my birthday.

Not very large however very fun!! You can pet the sting rays ....go through the shark tunnel which was amazing !!!! Lots of different sea life had a great time . However for the price and the drive ( 50 mins for us ) wish we could of spent longer. However due to covid its timed and only one walk through. So take your time because once done u can't go back through .

Amazing experience! LOVED the stingray touch tank as well as the walk through tunnel to see the sharks and sting rays. Smaller aquarium but worth the reasonable price for sure.

Fun afternoon trip! Do a very good job limiting the number of people and having hand sanitizer and masks available. Reasonable prices and fun exhibits

Short but sweet. A little pricey. You can get through the whole place in a couple of hours.

Very cool maybe cost a little to much for what it is. It is cool though I'm glade we went

Had a lot of fun with my boyfriend and love it so much

Awesome place to visit great staff very clean

This was amazing! The experiences closeness to the shark is overwhelming and awww inspiring!

My family and i had an awesome time 😎

It was really nice . Smaller than the Toledo zoo Aquarium but we liked it not so much attraction there I dont think we were in there a. Hour but very nice friendly people there i liked the alligator gar

Grand daughter got to pet a sting ray

Really cool and fun place for friends.

Very clean and covid precautions were in place.

I love this place but I believe they were doing some updates and did not have as much to display. We went through the entire exhibit in about an hour

My daughter, granddaughter and I found the Aquarium fascinating and informative. It was great to see the wildlife close up.

It's a five if it's a new experience. The price is to high for such a small exhibit. The shark tunnel is the highlight by far.

So much fun the sharks tunnel and jellyfish laundromat were my favorite but so many interesting species that for sure keeps you smiling and learning throughout the entire visit

Very nice small but adequate for viewing strange sea creatures. Staff very informative and knowledgeable. Hands on display with stingray's was a big hit. Staff friendly and courteous.

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium was a fun adventure but you can visit for less than one hour and leaving seeing and reading everything the Aquarium has to offer. Do not except to visit a grand space but what it lacks in space it makes up in ambiance. It’s great if you have kids and quick trip for adults who like sea life. The overhead tanks was the highlight for me. If traveling by Uber or taxis the Aquarium is off an old road in what looks like an old industrial area. Pickup is on the main road which is one block from the Aquarium. I wouldn’t venture into this area after dark.

Smaller museum that we got through in around 30 minutes. It was around $20 a person so not worth the small walk through, but I LOVED the giftshop. So many plush to choose from and had some really cute shirts as well as cool hats in there. I wouldn't return unless they change some of the exhibits, but the shark tunnel was the BEST part of it. Worth a visit.

Wonderful child friendly aquarium. We took our 6 month old here for a day outing and he loved it! A lot of the exhibits are eye level for strollers which is perfect. The museum is divided between freshwater and salt water and some of the notable exhibits were the stingray touch tank and the sea tube. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Exhibit:nicely done.large tank is something to see,walk thru tunnel with sharks all around it was hard to keep moving. Staff:all very friendly and knowledgeable. Area:easy to find and safe. Parking:spacious and reasonably priced:3bucks! Great time for adults and kids will love it!spent about 1 1/2 hrs and $20 person for adults. This is a smaller aquarium but we'll worth the visit!

Very enjoyable experience. It is in the historic powerhouse building. This renders architectural interest from the moment you walk in. It was smaller then I anticipated but fairly diverse and entertaining. There is an interactive tank for kids. I especially enjoyed the "underwater tunnel" with sharks and rays.

I took my 8-year-old niece here. At first, we passed the paid parking entrance and had to turn around at the roundabout. We eventually found it on our left. It was only $3. Overall, we had a great time. I thought it was a little expensive for how small the aquarium was, but being able to touch the shrimp and stingrays was really cool. My niece really enjoyed it.

Great place, nice staff as well as clean.. It was a great disappointment that it was 20 mins top to look at all exhibits.. Crazy pricing when you figure it's a 20 min experience. As well as whatever the drive time you take to get there ... Had a longer deive time then visit..

Small exhibition, and takes about 20 minutes to complete. (All on one floor) It's $20 per adult to get in, so definitely not worth the cost. The location is very nice, I will say that. But due to an event at the pavilion, the parking was $25.

Really awesome aquarium in an old rustic building in downtown Cleveland. Parking is plentiful and cheap. Takes a little over an hour to go though and I think it's well worth the price of admission. We're big aquarium people, and I think the Shark exhibit is the coolest one i've ever seen. I've never seen Sharks that big in a tank, and they swim right next to you. It's a thrilling experience to see them swim over you in the underwater tunnel Our other favorite was the touch tank with the Rays, they feel so cool! As visitors from out of town, we always liked the exhibits showing the aquatic life native to Ohio. Great views of downtown. One of our favorite things we did on our trip to Cleveland. I'd add that we found Cleveland to be an awesome city! We really enjoyed our time here

Took my nephew here with my brother for Father's Day since the little man's favorite animals are all fish. I've been here several times before, and it's a great trip every time. The drive down kind of sucks because Cleveland streets spawn potholes every winter, but that can't be helped. Anyway, the aquarium is fantastic, with beautiful exhibits. Staff are super nice and eager to answer questions about the animals in the exhibits. My nephew loved the shark tank with it's under-the-water walkway - interactive education walls, and the stingray touch tank. They've been renovating several exhibits, so I'm excited to see how they'll be when they're finished!

The Cleveland Aquarium never fails to charm, even on a repeat visit! My family and I were once again captivated by the array of exotic fish and fascinating animals. From vibrant tropical displays to calming deep-sea exhibits, there's always something to catch the eye. A standout experience for us was the stingray touchpool. The sheer thrill of feeling the smooth glide of a stingray as it passes under your fingers is exhilarating. It's moments like these that create lifelong memories. The sight of workers scuba diving amongst the marine life, going about their maintenance tasks, added another layer of intrigue to our visit. However, while the Aquarium is visually stunning, it could benefit from more educational facets. Additional interactive areas or more in-depth guided tours would significantly enhance the experience. Learning about diverse species and their unique habitats in more detail is always a joy. Furthermore, its compact size means the tour wraps up in about an hour — great for those on a tight schedule but might leave some wishing for more. All in all, the Cleveland Aquarium offers a delightful dip into the marine world. While there's room for improvement in educational offerings, it's undeniably a gem in the heart of Cleveland!

Born and raised in Cleveland and I never went to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. I wasn't sure what to expect but I wasn't disappointed at all, for a small aquarium exhibit my family and I were there for 3 hours ! It was amazing, a shark feeding watch tunnel, you can pet the sting rays, and let the shrimp clean your hands. There was plenty to do, I want to encourage everyone reading my review to go, rather you live in Cleveland or you're visiting with your family. It was a great experience, and a fun way to end my Vacation home .

Great place. There was A lot of people when we went so had to wait turn to see things often. Got to see many animals that I’ve never seen before like seahorse and eel. The walkway under exhibit with sharks was near to see them over your head. They have an area to touch a stingray. Pay to park in large lot. There is a $5 discount if you show ticket to Lady Caroline boat cruise. We weren’t asked or told about this when buying tickets. We found out free. We went on the Nautica Queen.

Old power plant turned into an aquarium. Lot's to look at. Could have been more interactive for the kids. Sea dragons, sea horses, and sharks were the best parts.

This aquarium is small, but it utilizes all the space it does have and fills every corner with awesome exhibits and facts! The staff here was so kind and friendly. We definitely enjoyed our visit here.

The aquarium is great, especially for little kids.  It is a little a small, you can easily walk through it in 45 minutes.  Most exhibits have tanks or observation points that are at eye level for a three year old so it's easy for the kids to see the stuff without having to carry them around.  There are a couple touch exhibits which could be interesting to some kids, and the shark tunnel is awesome.

It was a beautiful, sunny weekend here in Cleveland, and I, Zack Schneider, along with my wife, Annemarie, and our three boys, August, Enzo, and Roman, decided to embark on an aquatic adventure. We set our sights on the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, excited to explore the underwater world housed in the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building. As we entered the aquarium, the blend of history and marine life immediately caught our attention. The boys were especially excited, anticipating sharks and a myriad of colorful fish. However, as we began our tour, I couldn't help but feel that the aquarium, although educational and intriguing, seemed smaller than what we had expected. We strolled through various exhibits, from the local freshwater fish to the vibrant tropical reef section. The 175-foot underwater SeaTube was impressive, with sharks and rays gliding gracefully overhead. Yet, the visit progressed quicker than we had anticipated. The touch pools were a highlight for the boys, but overall, the experience felt somewhat underwhelming. Realizing that the day was still young, I proposed a spontaneous visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. "Let's make the most of today and see even more animals," I suggested, and the family was immediately excited about the idea. The zoo was a complete contrast to the aquarium. It was vast, teeming with a variety of animals from all corners of the globe. The boys were overjoyed, rushing from one exhibit to another, their energy seemingly boundless. We saw majestic lions, towering giraffes, and even playful elephants. The zoo's expansive grounds allowed us to wander and explore to our heart's content. Our day transformed from a quick aquarium visit to a full-fledged exploration of wildlife and nature. As the day drew to a close, we made our way home, filled with happy memories and stories to share. The aquarium might have been a brief part of our day, but it led us to an unexpected and wonderful adventure at the zoo. It was a reminder that sometimes, the best family days are those that unfold spontaneously, full of discovery and joy.