When is Shedd Aquarium open?
Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM; Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM.
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Shedd Aquarium
- 4.532k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 6 pm
Shedd Aquarium offers a lively, spacious atmosphere with immersive aquatic exhibits and hands-on learning spaces. Specialties include marine biodiversity displays, interactive touch pools, and live animal presentations — a must-visit for families and wildlife enthusiasts seeking education and spectacle. Expect well-curated galleries, seasonal special exhibits, and predictable crowds around popular habitats.
Quick answers
Shedd Aquarium in short
When is the best time to visit Shedd Aquarium?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Shedd Aquarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Shedd Aquarium cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Shedd Aquarium?
1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr,Chicago, IL 60605.
Right now · 4:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Where and how
- 1 Shedd Aquarium
- 2 The Museum Campus · 3 min
- 3 Field Museum · 5 min
- 4 Grant Park · 14 min
- 5 Mark Twain Park · 15 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 32k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Weekend outings
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Historic
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Central Station
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
The Museum CampusMuseum · 3 min walk
Field MuseumMuseum · 5 min walk
Grant ParkPark · 14 min walk
Good nowMark Twain ParkPark · 15 min walk
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For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.