Downtown Aquarium

4.3(21,976)

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Location & Hours

Address

700 Water St
Denver, Colorado 80211
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 10:00 AM

Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(303) 561-4450

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About Downtown Aquarium

Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 21,976 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Raghavendra Aditya M

3 weeks ago

Our visit started off with an unexpected and delightful surprise—a wild animal encounter right at the entrance! My son was thrilled to meet Mr. Porcupine, and it was such a fun start to our day. The ...

Muriah Johns

4 weeks ago

Pros: Great indoor activity, elevators, handicap bathroom, wagons allowed, drinks allowed, snack bar with Starbucks, plenty of parking, interactive activities such as touching jellyfish and stingrays....

Willo Lajbecc

a month ago

The Downtown Aquarium is a fun spot to visit, especially if you’re looking for something unique to do in Denver. The exhibits are well put together, and it’s always fascinating to see such a wide vari...

Denver Yes And Dog Training

2 months ago

We came to the Denver Aquarium for one of our Service Dog events, and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly welcoming and respectful of all 13 service dogs we had with us. Both our cli...

Butch Cassidy

a month ago

Its a great fun place, but it takes like 20 mins to go through the whole thing. So basically spent $1 a min. The tiger was an unexpected surprise and it was not just sleeping. The tanks are FULL of f...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The Downtown Aquarium provides a generally positive and enjoyable experience for visitors, particularly families with children, and is considered a fun outing. The manageable size and variety of exhibits contribute to its appeal, especially the sea life.

Customer Favorites

The shark tunnel, colorful reef displays, and the opportunity to touch/feed stingrays are highlights for many visitors. The unexpected tiger exhibit is also a popular surprise.

Atmosphere & Service

The aquarium is noted for being a unique attraction in the city with well-put-together exhibits. Staff are generally friendly and accommodating, especially towards service dog groups.

Value & Quality

While the exhibits are appreciated, some find ticket prices high relative to the time spent inside, suggesting it is a commercialized attraction. The tanks are considered full of fish and are visually appealing.

Areas for Improvement

A desire for more informational signage for the fish tanks and potential package deals with other local attractions (like the children's museum) are suggested. Fish smell in The Warf may be bothersome to some visitors.

Recent Trends

Recent visits have included wild animal encounters outside the venue and positive experiences with service dog events, highlighting the aquarium's versatility. Some visitors find the aquarium visit to be short and quick to go through.