Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
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Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25

Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Member Events

MEMBER NIGHT

Learn about Humpback whales!

Thursday, August 14
(7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)

Graceful humpback whales are awe-inspiring. Famous for their singing abilities, humpbacks also travel great distances between their breeding grounds and feeding spots. Learn more about these amazing animals at our August Member Night featuring a special auditorium program.

Need a bite before you spend the evening with your favorite exhibits? A fixed-price dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the Portola Restaurant. Call (831) 648-4967 to make a reservation with a credit card.

Halloween Dance Party

Saturday, October 25
(7 p.m.-10 p.m.)

Put on your costume and join the skeletons and sea stars, black cats and bat rays for an evening of haunted activities and ghostly good times. Kids of all ages love this event featuring face painters, strolling magicians and stilt walkers.

Holidays in Store

Friday, December 5
(7 p.m.-10 p.m.)

Kick off the holidays with a special Member Night at our Gift and Bookstore! Shop for unique holiday gifts, and meet the authors, artists and craftspeople who created them. Share local wines and holiday cheer in the Aquarium at its festive best.

Jazz at the Aquarium

June 2009

If you like jazz, this evening event is for you! A blend of great jazz and beautiful exhibits makes for an unforgettable evening.

Picnic by the Bay

June 2009

Picnic near your favorite exhibit or on one of our many oceanfront decks and watch an evening sea otter feeding or kelp forest dive. You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages, or purchase them in the Aquarium. The Portola Restaurant will not be serving dinner.

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More Member Events

The Aquarium opens early, stays open late, and offers a sneak peak at the new exhibitions for members only.

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Member Discounts

Aquarium members enjoy special discounts on all Aquarium Adventures programs and special events like Cooking for Solutions.

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Membership Office

Hours:
9 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
Tel:
(800) 840-4880
(831) 648-4880
Fax:
(831) 644-7554
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