This is not like any aquarium I have been too. I love that they have rescue animals that they are rehabilitating. Felt as safe as you could get and still be open during CoVid.. lots of signs to designate route and leaving space. Also its a huge building.So great to see fresh water animals at this scale.. and who knew sturgeon were so gigantic and prehistoric looking??!! The otters are absolutely adorable and fun to watch play around. Amazing to see an eagle up to close!My nephew who loves aquatic life really loved being here despite being on the cusp of being a tween

Always a fun time here. The girls love the fish. Got there for 1030am and the place was empty. Great place for price

I really enjoyed visiting this place with my girlfriend! There was a lot more to see and learn than I originally thought there would be. Only disappointment I had were the otters not being out and about in their exhibit when we were there. Definitely plan on coming again, whenever things can get back to somewhat normal, in order to do the interactive exhibits that were closed due to COVID.

A bit pricey for what you get. We brought our toddler here because it was a rainy day. He enjoyed the bright colored fish and we had fun watching him have fun. I would go again on a rainy day

I highly recommend going here. Lots of fish from Lake Superior can be found here. Like Muskegon and Lake Sturgeon. Also fish from other countries like Piranha and Jellyfish. And a Bald Eagle and Turkey Vulture. Great place to go with kids.

There is plenty to see, but less to do right now unfortunately. Even during the pandemic, the aquarium is a good place to spend an hour or two with the family though. Theyve taken good precautions and made as much of the facility available as possible. What you can do is still engaging and definitely exciting for the young ones and the large thank is still mesmerizing to all. Were local to the area and enjoy coming here once a month or so to see all the animals and talk with the wonderful and knowledgeable staff.

My SO and I had a great time exploring the aquarium. It was very informative and had a lot of great exhibits for a great price. Definitely will come back again!

Nice place to visit, staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Definitely not worth the $15 per person though especially duringthis pandemic. But I do understand that the animals need to be taken care of. .

Good fish displays of what is natural to Lake Superior. They rescue many of them too! A few displays closed due to covid, but its understandable; they did a great job at getting everyone spaced out.

I had a lot of fun. It was really cool but it’s not a very interactive place which is okay because of the virus. Overall it was a really cool experience. I would go back again

A great place for everyone of all ages! Wonderful, interactive things for both kids and adults alike. Plenty of educational opportunities here as well, not to mention all the lovely folks there are super friendly and would love to share their knowledge with you!

Weve always loved the aquarium and since reopening they have made a one way type flow of traffic around the entire building and also signs on the floor stating only one group at a time in each section to encourage social distancing. The play areas like the water tables and the big tree with the slide are currently closed as well as the big tank where you can touch the fish but my 3 and 7 year old still loved it!

Nice selection of marine life, especially from the Great Lakes. Well laid out, great for kids. During covid, they were vigilant and called out those who didnt wear masks. Good to see.

What a wonderful place to learn about the Great Lakes and local Minnesota wildlife. This aquarium is extremely unique and offers a wonderful time for families and kids. This Aquarium has multiple floors with a variety of interactive exhibits. On our visit they even had jelly fish for you to touch! You can also tell how hard the employees work here and they really care about your visit. The gift shop at the end is well stocked and offers unique items to remember your trip.

Took our 17 mo old son here and he loved it. They have it set up very well for COVID and we had a ton of fun.

Science, zoology, some botany, and a touch of history all packed into an aesthetically pleasing building steps from the board walk of canal park, Duluth. I greatly appreciated the educational benefits of posted throughout the building. I specifically enjoyed the postings about renewable energy, and the awareness about the importance of water. Also great view of the lift bridge ;)

We had a great time going today. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Had a very nice gift shop and could also get 8 different penny designs. You were able to touch 3 different kinds of water life. So much to look at and enjoy. Also loved that kids had several different options of things to try out. Would go back any time in Duluth. You can also safe a dollar by going online and paying in advance. Also if you didnt know if you do have a EBT card you can show them that along with your ID and get a reduced price. If you have a chance to go make sure you go.

Kind of a let down, very basic aquarium in and out with in 30 min. A lot of stuff is blocked off or not in use. It is something to do but I wouldnt spend money on going during covid. Value for you money isnt there.

We loved it. There was so much valueable and interesting information about the lakes we could have stayed more than the 1.5 hours we were there. The fish and animals were all incredible to see. So glad we added this to our list of places to visit.

It is expensive and since this covid problem, quite a few things are blocked off and the tanks with things to touch are all closed as well so that part sucks but there was some really cool fish and things there. I. Glad I went i was Just disappointed things were shut down.

Amazing place! Inexpensive to get in and you are able to see a wide variety of different species found in the Lake Superior waters.The inner child in me also loves the tank where you’re able to touch the sturgeons. The divers are awesome, too! Very interactive with the attendees and fun to communicate to through the glass.

I love this place! There are a lot of aquatic animals to interact with, and the information is very interesting. The price is a bit higher but definitely one of my favorite places. Also Crush is one of my favorites! Watching animal enrichment and feedings is also a great part of the experience, and Crush getting fed is an amazing experience.

Good spot. Better than the aquarium at Mall of America that is flashier, costs more, and only takes 15 minutes to get through. Everyone was nice enough, lots of covid safety. Takes maybe an hour and change to get through.

Great place to walk through with the kids. My girl scouts troop enjoyed it.

Super cool! A lot of interactive stuff when not in quarantine! Tons of larger fish and just really cool in general! Definitely check it out!

Familiar animals you can find outside mixed with unique exibits from all over the world. Primarily freshwater exibits showcase Trout, Discus fish, Ducks, and a massive electric eel among many others. Also has a few salt water exibits mixed in because what aquarium doesnt?

A short but sweet aquarium with tons of information about the great lakes region. The exhibits have plenty of viewing space. The Covid-19 rules are reassuring with marked pathways, viewing spots and plenty of hand sanitizers. They have strollers for kids under 3 that you can use for free.

There were plenty of fish and other animals to look at, even if exhibits were pared down due to COVID-19 measures. Arrows and lines directed us through the exhibits. We had to wear masks and it was a little hard sometimes to keep a 6 foot distance from others. Other than that, it was a decent outing.

Great place to check out. Staff are extremely friendly.

My kids LOVE visiting the Aquarium. Theyve done a great job modifying the traffic flow and displays to allow distancing.

Not everything was available or open during our stop in October. Thumbs up that they are a rescue Aquarium.

This was our second trip to the aquarium and it was as memorable and enjoyable as our first. There are a few exhibits that are not operational due to covid restrictions, but it was still a wonderful experience. The staff did a fantastic job and were extremely kind and friendly!

Very well done displays, habitats, and overall layout. All of the hands-on areas were closed d/t Xovid-19, though. Fun for kids and adults alike-- very informative and interesting exhibits. Also, a nice and surprising well priced gift shop! Lots of views of Lake Superior, too. Stroller amd wheelchair accesible and friendly.

We loved visiting the aquarium, even with a few exhibits closed due to Covid-19. Its so much more than an aquarium. My daughter liked the exhibit on how the Great Lakes formed, my son loved trying to identify the different fish in the tanks, and my youngest loved getting to touch a jellyfish.

A real gem on the north shore. Very interesting exhibits, good installations and vibrant wildlife. Could use a good cleaning and some upgrades, and the staff werent the friendliest

The Great Lakes Aquarium is a truly magical visit for all ages. I recently revisited the aquarium for the first time since childhood with several first-time Duluth visitors, and noone left the visit without having learned something and without a smile on their face.We loved the interactive exhibits, from the sea life to the sturgeon, and really enjoyed the opportunity to be that much closer to some of the more ancient and amazing aquatic critters that inhabit this beautiful planet.The giant electric eel was fascinating as well, adorable in its playful ways and antics as it rubbed against the floor and the walls for stimulation.The only downside is the cost, as parking and admission are both a bit steep, but the visit is definitely memorable and staff are friendly, making it worth the price in my opinion.

It was fun but theres no hands on activities. Understandable.Prices are reduced.

Loved it, also liked staff very helpful and informative. Different fish of many sizes. Great.

The exhibits themselves were very good. We had heard it was only local fish but that wasnt true. My only complaints would be Covid related. A few of the exhibits were shut down or empty, which was very disappointing due to the high admission price. It was also very difficult to keep our toddlers on the strict directional lines.

Nice aquarium. Due to COVID...most hands on displays are closed. Fun for kids.

Wonderful stop and precautions during covid. There was enough to do for my 4 year old.

It was fascinating to be able to see fresh water and salt water species in tanks close enough to make comparisons. The layout was such that you shouldnt miss anything. Also, the gift shop prices were very reasonable.

This was an interesting stop! It was cool to see the coral and some of the exotic fish species. Very kid friendly with the ability to touch some of the species.

I think that was a great day for me. I love the way you look at different things.

Our first visit was awesome! Cant wait to come back when all the exhibits are open!

Super cool and fun thing to do!! The staff were super nice and very helpful with questions me and my girlfriend had. Super fun place to bring the kids

This was a great visit for my SO and I! They had many fun and educational exibits to see and read about with much more that whats under the great lakes currently. I would definitely recommend even during the strick covid regulations with only a few of the hands on stuff closed. Loved it and would come again!

Very educational and clean. Emphasis on local Great lakes. Wasnt too long or too short, well worth the price.

I can go either way here. Good looking place. Wuhan Virus has cut thing down to a single lane path that is mildly confusing. Would have been nice if they dropped prices a bit to accommodate the half experience you get.

2nd best if not the best aquarium we have been to. The layout is great. Plenty of interactive areas for the kids and adults. Will be back again!

If you or your kids love everything underwater this is the place to go. Simply amazing!!!

Great place to bring the girlfriend or wife amd even better if you have kids.

Great facility and courteous staff! Excellent place to bring kids with lots of hands on activities and learning opportunities. The fish were very cool, but some of our favorite residents were the birds and other animals that had been rescued in the wild with various life threatening injuries that prevented them from returning to their native habitat. The staff work diligently to keep the animals engaged and content.

The exhibits themselves are really cool, but they are very poorly marked and if they do have any signage most are too high for children to see/read. The bathrooms were nasty and dirty. If I am going to be required to wear a mask then the least they could do is keep their facilities clean!

We visited the Great Lakes Aquarium on a Tuesday morning and we had a very fun time learning about the Great Lakes fish and the sealife. Lots of hands on areas. I really enjoyed stepping outside to see Lake Superior. It was a great way to spend a rainy day in Duluth.

Great little aquarium. Really doing a great job with all thats happening right now.

Great clean place to take kids. Did a great job making us feel safe

Lots of various animals and people observe social distancing. We just felt like were pressured to hurry because people are waiting.

Great place to visit if you like fish and like to learn. Staff is very friendly and informative. Admission price is high for some but really is standard when compared to any other museums, zoo, or aquarium. Bonus is a great view of the harbor and lift bridge.

A good place to hangout for about 2 hour to watch fishes.

I brought my grandsons which they enjoyed all the exhibits, specially the fish tanks.

Great experience and cool wildlife there are a few other things besides aquatics the only thing is its a bit pricey but thats expected about attractions around Duluth.

Great place.. amazing fish tanks.. clean ..friendly people..

Good social distancing rules, very nice staff and clean exhibits with plenty to see.

My wife and I never get tired of visiting and seeing all the wonderful displays. It is a great place to take kids with many fun interactive experiences including things like touching sturgeon and other creatures. The huge tanks in center are filled with all sorts of fish native to Lake Superior. The views of the Lift Bridge and the harbor are the best no matter what time of year it is. The otter program is always fun to watch.

A short but sweet aquarium with tons of information about the great lakes region. The exhibits have plenty of viewing space. The Covid-19 rules are reassuring with marked pathways, viewing spots and plenty of hand sanitizers. They have strollers for kids under 3 that you can use for free.

So much fun and informative!! the staff knew their stuff! thank you!!

We always visit with every trip up to Duluth from the cities. Such a fun local place to support. We cant wait to go back again soon!

Admission is a bit pricey but we truly enjoyed our visit, especially the touch tanks. We actually petted jellyfish. . .so cool! Insider tip: Theres a beautiful second floor patio on the museum. Great views!

Several additions since my last visit; which was shortly after it opened (I think) back in 2002-ish. It was fun then and it is fun now! Lots of cool stuff to experience and not just freshwater stuff either. Lots of local information and history. Great views of the lake as well! My son and I had a great time!

Fun, educational, and good covid prevention measures in place. A safe, entertaining place to spend time in duluth.

Very safe with the virus. Was a very fun time.

Took my Birthday grand blessing and our daughter here. We enjoyed seeing all the animals here. Mocha didnt know what to think of the animals.

Small aquarium but a nice combo of sea animals and local animals to see. They are also making sure people are socially distancing and have a clear path outlined to follow

Amazing place to to go! The exhibits are beautiful and theyre touch pool with the sturgeons is amazing you have to love Provolone and Snowflake! The staff is also super friendly and informative and its wonderful! The only downside is there can be a ton of kids there that are really loud just because it is so popular!

Very pleasantly surprised! Super fun and engaging!

Nice little outing and a lot of animals are rescue which I find wonderful.

I love it here so much! The free Tuesdays is great if you have a lot of kids. I also got to touch a jellyfish for the first time (my favorite aquatic animal and the absolute best day of my life) and fish. I loved the adventure that I had with my family and the memories I got to make were amazing. I havent smiled so much in so long!

Great aquarium with lots of information about the sea life. Would definitely recommend.

Don’t expect to see anything exotic or outlandish. Clean and organized. Is to expensive to enjoy especially when trying to breath behind a mask.

Lots of great features! Have been to several aquariums, and this is awesome ( great price too )

Was an amazing place to visit with a large family!!

Fun place for young and old. Even at the same time.

I think this place is great. It was obviously better the first time I went (years ago) because you could touch things and even feed the fish. but covid is not the aquariums choice or fault. A lot of the reviews that are 3 stars or less seem to be blaming the aquarium for covid

Great aquarium! Did not expect any thing from this aquarium before the visit. However, it was actually pretty good! It is a very special aquarium because it has great amount of fresh water exhibits. They have several huge tanks for trout, salmon, and many Minnesota local fish! Worth the ticket!

So much fun for kids little and big! So many different exhibits to learn about animals in the Great Lakes region, 3-4 touch pools, and play areas for little ones. There is a big gift shop with reasonable prices when you exit, and a huge playground just across the parking lot to burn off extra energy. My kids were entertained for hours! Definitely worth the price of tickets!

Very environmentally and wildlife friendly. Explains where most animals came from.

Went at an off peak time so it was very quiet. Almost had the whole place to ourselves. Lots of cool tank and the touch thanks are a great feature!! Theres a place for your coats and lockers. There was an exhibit where the staff fed the sturgeon. Priced appropriately for all the interactive learning.

This was just an awesome place to visit! I loved seeing all of those huge beautiful fish!There was even a place where you can touch Stergons. It is very focused on kids. Lots of great places for young kids to run around and play. All while learning and seeing really cool fish, birds, turtles and even a few american alligators. While we were there there were divers in the giant tank cleaning and helping with a presentation.

2 stories of information filled exhibits. Would love to go again.

Great place to kill a couple hours with little ones in Duluth. We watched the divers feed the fish and sharks and my girls got a kick out of giving a high five and playing rock paper scissors through the glass with the divers. The otters were fun to watch when they were out. Reasonable entry fee and close to the hotels in Canal Park.

One of the best visits weve ever had to the aquarium! Our kids (age 9 - 13) had an absolute blast petting jellyfish, sturgeon and anemones! Lots of active critters and interactive displays that even kept the adults entertained the whole time! Highly recommend when youre in Duluth!

Wonderful first visit. Highly recommend young and old to give the Great Lakes Aquarium a try. We look forward to a return trip. Sturgeon touching will again happen!

So cool, and so much to do, even with covid

Good amount of aquatic species to see. Helpful staff. Does not take long to walk through.

Very interesting. Worth a visit

It was amazing. First time there we loved it

Fun place to take the kids. They had more animals then what we expected for a small place. Staffs could be more friendly

Looking at its size, I did expect a bit more to see, but all around decent aquarium experience. It was around $38 for 2 adult admission (I think my 2 yo was free), it was a bit more expensive than I would have liked simply because you can easily be in/out in 30 minutes. Maybe Im being over critical, but compared to other aquariums weve been to, this doesnt make my top picks. I still give 4 stars because it is a nice place and was nicely kept up, just more expensive than I thought it was worth.

It was okay. You see these fishes when you go fishing and boat riding.They had good directions of following Covid. However, there were kids running ahead and we felt rushed to move on. There were also people standing at an area for almost a good 15 mintues before we decided to move on.Overall, the experience is more for family with children, it is a tiny place with only a few selections. If youre a couple, it is good to take pictures, but theres not a log of selection. Its more of your everyday zoo and outdoor things you see. Theres no wow-ing in it besides the sharks and the sinked ships.