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Austin Aquarium

Museum · Austin

Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource

A hands-on aquarium in a northwest Austin shopping center, with touch tanks, stingrays, lemurs, a sloth and a parakeet aviary. It's a long drive from Dripping Springs, so the annual pass only makes sense if you'll go often.

Ages

  • Ages 0–2
  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9
  • Ages 10–12

Best for 2-8; touch tanks and animal feedings; under 3 free

Price

$$

Ages 3+ $24.95; 2 and under free; annual pass $49.95. Animal feedings cost extra credits. Teachers and first responders free with ID.

Hours

Opening hours
Monday10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday10 am – 6 pm
Thursday10 am – 6 pm
Friday10 am – 8 pm
Saturday10 am – 8 pm
Sunday10 am – 7 pm

Setting

Indoor

  • Good in heat: Yes
  • Good in rain: Yes

Getting there

13530 N US Hwy 183 #101, Austin, TX 78750

Rough drive times

  • about 55 min from Dripping Springs
  • about 30 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
  • about 30 min from Bee Cave
  • about 75 min from Wimberley
  • about 55 min from Driftwood

Estimated from distance, not live traffic.

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Restrooms
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Fenced play area
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Splash pad
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Food on site
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