Awesome aquarium! Two buildings. We enjoyed them both but River Journey was very impressive. It says 2 hours on the website, but we could have easily spent all day there. We did the VR experience and watched the Great Barrier Reef in the IMAX. (Combo tickets for the aquarium and IMAX saved a little online.)The movie was good, but I was a little disappointed in the effects. Overall, a great day!

They keep this place very clean. I seen them using Clorox wipes and spray. I guess ever since this virus outbreak they have become more proactive in the cleaning process. Thanks guys keep up the good work

I visited this place during a Honors Conference Meeting and it was amazing. We watched the Great Barrier Reef in 3D and it was beautiful. Highly recommend

Great place sooo much to see never a dull moment. My favorite was the butterfly area and the jelly fish. Also there is a place to eat called Puckett’s right by it that has some really good food.

What can I say about the Aquarium! Take your kids load them up have a family day. Take the short drive to Chattanooga and enjoy the local scene and take a long tour of the fresh water and the salt water aquariums respectively. My daughters love going here its a great way to spend a day whether alone or with the kids. Just go and make a day of it and see what else Chattanooga has to offee.

Saw the Volcano movie. Really enjoyed it. I wish the seats reclined to make the experience a little better. Ticket prices werent too bad, about $25 for 2 adults. They have a small concession stand with popcorn and drinks that are a little pricey but thats the same for concession stands everywhere. Although Im not sure its worth buying concessions since the movies are only about 45 min long. Overall good place.

We have always love this place. We have brought children and now grandchildren. Love the movies played here and the causes they support.

We saw a movie included in our package. Didnt make it to our original choice showing but the movie we saw was great! Friendly staff, very nice!

Went to see the Oceans 3D show. The show itself was spectacular. Great for children and adults. The theater facility is state-of-the-art. Very clean. The show was well worth the price of admission. Sound system is excellent, as is the clarity of projection. The concessions, like any theater, are very costly. I flirted with giving a 4-star rating because of the costly concessions, but I dont think its fair to penalize a theater for something that has been an issue at almost all theaters for as long as I can remember.

Staff is always friendly and helpful! Went to see Nat Geo photographer Joel Sartore give a presentation!

Not much 3D in the film, but interesting topic on the Great Barrier Reef. Rear entrance for wheel chair access helped my step father. Lots of advertising of other 3D shows before the show. These seemed more 3D.

My girlfriend works here, I smash

A fun day for our family! First, we enjoyed having lunch outdoors at the waterfront park near the aquarium as they were hosting a food truck and bluegrass music festival. After having a wonderful lunch, we enjoyed all 3 options at the aquarium...the freshwater exhibit, the saltwater exhibit, and the IMAX theater. The butterfly garden was really cool too. The setup and quality of the aquarium is awesome! A very nice and fun place, we look forward to going back soon!

Beautiful facility and it’s laid out so you don’t double back on what you’ve already seen. Loved the exhibits, habitats & variety of wildlife. There is also a lot to learn throughout the facility and educational activities as well. DEFINITELY recommend to anyone in the area!The IMAX theater was also a great deal and the movies “Oceans” and “Pandas” were fabulous and we learned a lot.

It was fun, watched the one about dogs, my daughter really enjoyed it too.

We visited on homeschool day! We watched Dogs. Wonderful movie theater.

Such a great experience. The panda movie was amazing. My daughter and I loved it.

Great 3D EntertainmentCame in for their 6 oclock showing on a weekday night.Hurricane 3DThe film was really well made. The whole time I was watching I kept asking myself how they were able to capture some of the shots they did.I mean they were able to capture the impact of a hurricane from the perspective of a stick insect. Talk about a micro - viewpointThe IMAX screen and surround sound made for a badass experience. It was only $8 extra with the purchase of an Aquarium of Tennessee ticket.Normally I get motion sickness from 3D films, so I was hesitant to go. But Im so glad I did.Food - Disgusting story alert.I considered ordering popcorn but when I saw what I saw... I just couldntThe concessions attendant put BACK a bag of popcorn that had been physically touched by the customer ahead of me to check for temperature difference between the two popcorn bags he was about to buy.Gross!Overall RecommendationSkip the popcorn, catch a film, and youll have a great time.

Cool, but its ridiculous they make you pay the same price regardless of where you sit. I didnt realize so many people were going to watch the same show with me and apparently I was one of the last ones in which meant I had to fit on the very first row which made me crane my neck almost the whole time in or she see it. Plus you have that handlebar in your view.

Remember theres only 1 theater here, no need to get here too early.Always clean and friendly service.

Love Imax movies. Draws you into the action. Have several choices

We had a great time here with family.

I love the educational aspects of the films shown. We could all learn to respect and protect our planet.

Saw the Trail Running Film Festival here; the stadium setting and HUGE screen were amazing!

Excellent attraction. The Aquarium is divided into two large sections. Plenty to see and do here. Very kid friendly. Pleasant informative staff. Clean facilities.

Beautiful facility. Great place for families too!

Very nice complex. The seats were comfortable and the snacks avaliable were okay. The screen, sound, and lighting have all been well maintained and updated throughout the years.

This is a really cool fresh water exhibit of course Tennessee doesnt have dolphins or Wales but they have a lot of fish on display there

We sat on the back row and someone that kept pacing back and forth behind us. He was talking through an ear piece but didnt have on any ID. I went out to sneak to the person who was at the entrance and she was gone. My hubby is a veteran (ptsd) and has real issues with this type of behavior. At one point he stood up against the back wall. APOLLO 11 was good. Even on the way out there was no one to speak to about this. Very annoying suspicious behavior!

So great....volcano movie great...my personal fav was great barrier reef movie....soooo good for kids....little over priced on popcorn...but wow the movie totally makes up for it.

The movie with exciting and very informative.

Great experience. They have both fresh water n salt water. Very well put together and the esculator was a big help with ppl who have disabilities.

Nice place a little pricey. No Cafes or restaurants so be prepared to eat before or after your visit. In my honest opinion exhibits are not well presented and nothing really grabbed my attention. Its the type of place that is worth taking the kids too but if you are an adult who has been to an aquarium you will be unimpressed.

This is a nice educational and calming spot.

Very nice, informative 3D movie on the Great Barrier Reef featuring conservationist and underwater filmmaker Jemma Craig. Very clean theater with a concession stand and gift shop.

We liked it.. saw apollo 11 here and it was awesome..

Great family event to visit Lots to see and learn about

We went on a school field trip. I was not disappointed by the theater or the staff. It truly is a one of a kind experience. Its family friendly and you cant beat it for the price. It makes kids eager to learn and keeps them engaged.

Love Love Love TN aquarium and IMAX!!!! I went w/ friends first and decided to get a annual pass when I took my grown kids & spouses. There is 2 buildings-one is fresh water fish & other is salt water fish. And right across the street is the IMAX you can walk to.

Fantastic. Quick line and nice facility.

Fresh water side pretty good, salt water not so good

I have been to quite few IMAX theaters in different states and regions.... THIS ONE IS BY FAR THE VERY BEST. Wild Africa seemed to jump out of the screen as if you were about to feel the rain drops or the breath of an elephant. Beautiful picture. We went to a 9pm showing on a Saturday night and there was only 1 other family in the theater. Quite nice. Highly recommend this.

Went and saw Star wars with my disabled father and the staff was super helpful and courteous. I didnt have to mention anything about my father needing help to anyone . They caught on and allowed us to use an elevator up to the theater and sit in special seating for no extra charge or difficulty. Awesome to the max

Price to go is very cheap and its very cool experience definitely highly recommend.

It’s an IMAX theater - what more can I say? Parking is convenient - both covered and open lot - the theater does not validate your parking ticket.

A wonderful experience, clean facilities and a friendly staff.

Great atmosphere to enjoy a usually in- depth movie.

Went w my son for field trip and we had a great time

Good customer service. Super performance experience

Nice, clean theater and staff are very friendly. Movies are normally 30 minute nature /space documentaries which can usually be found on YouTube. During the times I have visited it was packed with inconsiderate /rude adults playing on their cell phones while their small children watch the movie. Must have purchased the aquarium /theater combo.... Would like to see a better variety of movies / programs offered and stern warning given to guests about having their cell phones out making noises & lighting up the theater, or maybe the theater can request cell phone users sit at the rear of the theater so those of us actually there to watch the program can enjoy it without distractions.

Very Cool! Bigly

The IMax building was nice and the employees were friendly. The movie Oceans 3-D was an abissmal fail! In reality it was more like an hour-long save the oceans speach, or better yet an ASPCA TV ad. Nothing like the great IMax movies of the past. My advice is to skip the movie, pay the $9 to watch the 5-min virtual reality flick available in the foyer, and then head out the door and over to anywhere else in Chattanooga!

The Apollo movie was great!

My favorite IMAX. Always has great movies. I like that the glasses feel real, not cheap ones that keep falling down.

I love how versatile they are in animals and teaching methods

We took our daughter to her first IMAX experience. She loved it so much we went right back in for a second feature!

Nice and educational but Ripleys aquarium has a better interactive design. Need to plan to spend the whole day to take it all in.

I love the IMAX. Its worth the price

Way cool!! 4D underwater movie was so fun

Comfortable seating, beautiful movies, a six story screen with a laser projector! Friendly staff, nice concession selection and a good gift shop. There is even a beautiful garden to wander while waiting for your movie.

Went to see Pandas 3D with my family to celebrate our kids birthdays and it was great!!

Super family fun. Love the fresh water exhibits & the butterfly garden.

Went to Pandas 3d, was a fun experience and a very nice theater

The Children enjoyed themselves

It is was I got to explore and had fun

Recently upgraded to one of less than two dozen Laser IMAXs in the world, this is a perfect place to experience IMAX movies. They have also recently started to show select blockbusters, Episode VI was mind-blowing in its clarity.They also have the best popcorn Ive ever had at a movie theater. And the most expensive bag costs less than five bucks.

Me and my grandkids always love to go there we do it a few times a year. If you have not seen it you must

Wondeful employees with a great attitude! The movie was very insiteful for my children and I, we loved it

I love to visit the Tennessee Aquarium. The exhibits are interesting and educational and the staff is very helpful and knowledgable about the animals. The TNAQ is also into conservation and education. They are active in reintroducing sturgeon in the Tennessee River.

Had a good time

Marvelous.lots of room to move.veeeeery educational.highly recommend it.specialy if you have little ones. The explanations of the different levels is interesting and fun

Beautiful exhibits! Love the 3d movies as the IMAX theater. Well worth the adminission!

Amazing experience. The people attending the place were super nice and friendly. An excellent time to learn something new and be impressed with the world.

My first time here also.

Great experience...enjoyed the holiday themed movie!

Love the theater, HATE the paper straws---ruined my $6 soda!

Very nice

IMAX 3D makes any movie experience better, but every movie that I have watched there, and I have seen 3, would be interesting even if it was 2D. Didnt think I would like the movie Jerusalem but I was wrong, the photography was awesome, the ancient history and then the modern day events that occurred there that I did not know about make me want to visit the city, I would watch it again.

I live in Atlanta, and I prefer the Chattanooga Aquarium. It is just more fun and enjoyable. I take everyone here and even after dozens of visits I still want to go back, that is high praise.

Great time in Chatanooga. A bit pricey but the kids love it!

Such a nice set of facilities. Lots of great things to do. Very family friendly

Nice facility, with friendly and helpful employees. The projector is a state-of-the-art laser projector. The gift shop has a good selection.

Theatre is nice and clean. The rest of the mall is ratchet.

Nice mid size IMAX theatre. Rude staff member kept it from being 5 stars. Wouldnt wait 2 min for my wife to use the bathroom after last show of the day. True, we were the last ones out of the theater but we were moving with the flow.

Tenn eye max theater. Great experience with granddaughter and a grownup friend.

I always enjoy the IMAX, great shows.

Packed full house and the Great Barrier Reef film was spot-on with global warming info that is damaging the reef life.

Polar Express was the last movie I saw there with my grandaughter it was a experience almost felt real like I was there in the movie!!!

Loved this! Great for the family

Excellent staff! Prices are great, Super nice Imax screen....

Pros: Provides, the highest quality image you can see in theaters.Cons: Long ticket line, long concession line, long wait times, cramped seating.Chattanooga is one of a handful of theaters in the world that have the new dual laser 4k projectors. Combining that with the huge screen and state of the art sound system, you theoretically should have the one of the best movie experiences to be had anywhere in the country. Yes the image is breathtaking and the sound incredible but the overall venue is lacking. First off, buy your tickets online to avoid buying tickets there. Usually they only have one person at the ticket window and the wait can be long because people have questions about annual passes, combo tickets for the nearby aquarium, expired passes, etc. Next, their concessions service is in huge need of improvement. Every time Ive been here, regardless of the size of the crowd, there is only one person serving popcorn, candy, and refreshments. The line can get extremely long! Unlike other theaters today, there is no self serve drink stations so the single employee is not only pouring your drinks, he/she has to keep up with popping popcorn in a relatively small area, dont be surprised if he/she has to run a fresh batch because they ran out. Plus, one of my guilty pleasures when going to the movies is the butter flavoring to pour on top, but they dont have any type of butter flavoring other than when they popped it. What is confusing is that there are several employees that help with seating during and after the movie, but they are no where to be seen before the movie when the concession line is 40 people long. In my experience dont worry too much about being late or missing the beginning of the movie if you have to wait for refreshments. The start time of the full length movies, is very delayed. Most recently ours was scheduled for 7 but didnt start until about 7:20. Plus they start pre-seating just prior to the scheduled start time, but you basically are stuck standing in a line for 10 minutes or longer before they actually open the doors to the theater. Lastly, the seating needs improvement. The seats themselves are moderately comfortable but very cramped. Good news is youll easily be able to see over a tall person, but leg space is limited. Dont be surprised if the person behind you kicks your chair throughout the movie, it probably cant be helped. Also if you expect a need to leave the theater during the movie, best to sit closer to the end of the aisle. It is embarrassingly difficult to walk around the the other moviegoers because they have nowhere to move their legs. With so much competition from the traditional theaters offering recliner chairs with plenty of legroom, self serve drinks, popcorn stations, and mega screens that compete with iMax screen size, we now only go to the iMax if it is a movie that we truly want to see the very best image and sound quality.

Great visit with family! Always clean.

Always a neat place to visit.

Great family trip. Highly recommend

Its always fun when we visit! Kids love it, Everytime!

They recently got the big IMAX Digital upgrade and got new glasses!Most complaints on here about the glasses are about the old glasses they used to have.5 Star theater, if you ever have a chance to go see a movie here youve got to try it because theyve got the best screen in the area.

Went to IMAX Blue Ocean was very interesting and wonderfully presented.

Saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi on their real IMAX screen last night (3/18/18) and it was fantastic. Truly the only way to appreciate these epic films with great 3D effects and awesome sound system. They have been playing the newest Star Wars film every night for the last couple months which I think is the best idea EVER.The IMAX theatre has done other limited release showings of major motion pictures, and they should host other films on a nightly basis throughout the year for a month at a time. There are so many movies from the past that would WONDERFUL to watch on an IMAX screen that would draw families and kids in to see classic movies in a whole new way.Days of Thunder, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, all the other Star Wars movies (especially originals!), Aliens, Terminator... to name a few! I would buy a year-long movie pass if that sort of program were offered regularly!

We saw hurricane, which was very informative and entertaining. Next time well see Amazon experience

Great place to take the kids. My 9 yr old loved it.