Plan Your Visit

Hours

  • May 14 to May 25, Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  • May 28 to August 31, Open every day, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

  • September 3 to November 9, Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Single Day Tickets & Admission

  • Adults 18 to 64: $18.00

  • Students 13 to 18 or with school ID: $16.00

  • Seniors 65 to 89: $15.00

  • Children 3 to 12: $14.00

  • Veterans and Active Military: $13.00

  • Toddlers (0 to 2) and Seniors 90+: FREE

  • Over 89: FREE
The Oceanarium is located on the beautiful coast of Maine adjacent to the historic Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island.

Address: 1351 ME 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (we are located one mile from the head of Mt. Desert Island on Thomas Bay).

Become a Season Passholder

    • All Pass Holders Enjoy:

      • Free admission to the Oceanarium for the 2025 season
      • 10% discount in the Museum shop
      • Free guest pass(es) amount awarded by pass type (see below)

You’ll receive an email receipt from our payment processor “Givebutter.com” after purchasing your season pass online. The email will also contain a PDF of your pass which you can print or display on your phone.

Group Sizes & Pricing

The Oceanarium and Education Center welcomes groups of 10 to 50 people anytime we’re open (groups over 50 are also possible with special arrangements). Please let us know if your group includes any wheelchair users or has any other accessibility questions or concerns. 

For all questions, concerns, and comments about group visits, please contact us at fun@theoceanarium.org.

Adult and Mixed Groups

  • Small Groups: 10-19 people, $12.00/person. Advance notice is helpful but not required.

  • Large Groups: 20 or more people, $10.00/person. Advance notice required.

Children’s Groups (minimum 10 children)

Non-school Children’s Groups (summer camps, YMCAs, etc.): $7.00/person

  • Designated chaperones are required for children’s groups at a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 8 kids. Designated chaperones are free; extra chaperones and other adults are welcome and also pay $7.00/person.

  • In the case of special needs or similar circumstances, additional free chaperones can be designated with permission of the Oceanarium. 

School/Student Groups

  • All student groups are $5.00 per student (or non-chaperone adult). This includes public schools, private schools, and homeschool groups.

  • Designated chaperones are required for student groups, at a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 8 kids. Designated chaperones are free; extra chaperones and other adults are welcome and also pay $5.00/person.

  • In the case of special needs or similar circumstances, additional free chaperones can be designated with permission of the Oceanarium. 

  • School groups in spring and fall are best served when we’re closed to the public, but can be accommodated when we’re open. 

Know Before You Go

Transportation and Parking

Free parking is available onsite at the Oceanarium and Education Center during open hours. The Island Explorer bus offers service to the Oceanarium, every day of the week June to October. For the most up to date bus schedule and travel information visit www.exploreacadia.com

Accessibility

The Oceanarium welcomes all. We are committed to the continued improvement of our buildings and grounds. At present, our visitor center, museum, and aquarium are one story buildings with accessible side entrances.

Daily Program Schedule

Each day, from 9:00am-3:00pm the Oceanarium offers a selection of interactive and informative presentations, feedings, and tours. Our schedule is posted daily in our visitor center and is subject to change.