Book a seat aboard the River Gorge Explorer's 'Sunset Special' and get a three-hour cruise for the price of the two-hour excursion.
Visit the Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga Riverfront and see why it was rated one of the top aquariums in the country by TripAdvisor. Take a remarkable journey from a cove forest high in the Appalachian mountains to a coral reef in the blue depths of the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, see thousands of animals and three living forests . . . exploring life above and below the water's surface.
There's a new wave of excitement in downtown Chattanooga as the Tennessee Aquarium and Hunter Museum of American Art team up to present Jellies: Living Art. Visitors will find themselves immersed in a glimmering world of animals and art.
Order your tickets online anytime to the Aquarium and print them out at home. Add the IMAX 3D movie of your choice and a cruise aboard the River Gorge Explorer. Great savings when you buy combo tickets!
Join the Tennessee Aquarium today and come all year for FREE! Visit for an hour or two or stay all day. There's always something new to see and do. An Aquarium membership pays for itself in about two visits.
If you enjoy learning about amazing animals perhaps you'd like to share your enthusiasm with our guests. We are currently looking for adult docent volunteers. We provide the training and you'll enjoy a rewarding experience with some nice perks.
Whether you're hosting a wedding reception, holiday party or corporate event, the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater and River Gorge Explorer offer a variety of unique venues to choose from.
Searching for that perfect gift? Check out our NEW online gift shop. We have hundreds of great items available that have been selected as "favorites" by animal lovers from coast-to-coast.
By diving in now, you'll be among the first to learn about new animals and exhibits, conservation programs, special events at the Aquarium and new films coming to the IMAX 3D Theater.