Families

Plan Your Family's Visit

WOW offers interactive experiences and amenities for families with children of all ages.

The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium will take your whole family on a journey through immersive habitats, giving you a look at animals from across the world and sharing the story of America's conservation history.

This Week's Hours

Last entry for guests will be 15 minutes before closing

  • Monday OPEN 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Tuesday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Wednesday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Thursday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Friday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Saturday OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
  • Sunday OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Monday, June 2, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 6, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 9, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 13, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 16, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 20, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 23, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Thursday, June 26, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, June 27, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Saturday, June 28, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Monday, June 30, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • OPEN 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tickets & Pricing

Check our calendar to book your reservation today. Currently, we are only accepting ticket reservations online.

Family-Friendly Dining

WOW offers two on-site dining and snack options, Fish Tales Cafe and the Shipwreck Snack Bar. It's also conveniently located next to Hemingway's, Bass Pro Shops dine-in experience.

Annual Membership

Families usually spend three hours or more visiting WOW — and there's always more to see! For less than the cost of two visits, you can become a Wonders of Wildlife member to get unlimited admission to the Wildlife Galleries and Aquarium Adventure for the year, quarterly exclusive offers and special discounts.

Stroller Rentals

We offer stroller rentals during your visit. Single strollers are $7 and double strollers are $10. All rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Explore our Campus! More than 1.5 miles of walkable wonder waiting to be explored.

Upcoming Family Events

There are currently no events available. Please check back later.

Education Programs

We love to share the love of the outdoors with the next generation of conservationists. Our education programs offer hands-on opportunities for students to learn how to take an active role in conserving our planet's natural resources. From field trips to specialty programs, have a wide range of options for children to explore the wonder.