Today's Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
September 19, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Land of the Blue Sky: How Mongolia’s Conservation Efforts Can Inform Ocean Conservation
Chris Corpus
Aquarium filmmaker Chris Corpus will share stories from his studies with endangered species in the Mongolian steppe, including wild cats and wild horses, and discuss what Mongolian conservation efforts can reveal about ocean conservation.
September 20, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
September 21, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Moompetam: Native American Festival
In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its fifteenth annual Moompetam Festival.
This weekend celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, and more.
September 21, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Sharks
Learn Together as a Family
Learn all about this fascinating, toothy predator!
September 22, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Moompetam: Native American Festival
In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its fifteenth annual Moompetam Festival.
This weekend celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, and more.
September 24, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Underwater Drones to Discover the Unknowns
Yi Chao
Seatrec founder and CEO Dr. Yi Chao will discuss a new clean power generation technology that can convert temperature differences in the ocean into electricity.
September 27, 2019 7:30 PM—11:00 PM
Night Dive
At the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Night Dive, geared toward adults ages 18 and up, enjoy bands, groove to some DJs, and be moved by works of art.
September 28, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Baja Splash Cultural Festival
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month
In celebration of National Latino Heritage Month, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its eighteenth annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival.
September 28, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Marine Mammals
Learn the characteristics of mammals and find out what makes marine mammals so special.
Participants ages 7-12 will learn what makes marine mammals so special.
September 29, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Baja Splash Cultural Festival
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month
In celebration of National Latino Heritage Month, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its eighteenth annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival.
October 2, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Longevity: Changing the Narrative
People are living longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn the secrets and how to afford them from four outstanding scholars.
October 4, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
October 5, 2019 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Teacher Workshop: Exploring the Deep Ocean with NOAA
NOAA Office of Exploration and Research Professional Development
Participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom investigations into the innovative exploration strategies, sophisticated instrumentation and equipment used onboard the ship to explore our largely unknown world ocean.
October 5, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian
Fish can get sick too!
Learn what it takes to be a world-class veterinarian in charge of over 11,000 animals in this hands-on class.
October 5, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Southeast Asia Day
The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its annual Southeast Asia Day.
The festival’s program will highlight the beauty and diversity of the cultures of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia.
October 5, 2019 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration
The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach.
October 6, 2019 5:30 PM—10:00 PM
Photographers Night
Join us for a special night of photography at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Take the photos you have always wanted, borrow equipment, and avoid the crowds.
October 7, 2019 8:30 AM—1:30 PM
Seniors Day
A special day for seniors
The Aquarium of the Pacific will open its doors for free to seniors ages 50 and above on this special day.
October 7, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Coping with Sea Level Rise With a Focus on Long Beach’s Peninsula and Belmont Shore
Co-sponsored by: Aquarium of the Pacific & The Nature Conservancy
Hear from California Scientists and French Experts.
October 8, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
The Scientific Attitude
Lee McIntyre
Lee McIntyre will discuss his concept of the scientific attitude, which includes openness to new ideas, but skepticism until those ideas have been tested against the evidence. He will also sign copies of his book, The Scientific Attitude.
October 10, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Longevity: Changing the Narrative
People are living longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn the secrets and how to afford them from four outstanding scholars.
October 11, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
October 12, 2019 7:00 AM—9:00 AM
Aquarium of the Pacific 5K Run/Walk
Long Beach Marathon Events
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is hosting its fifth annual 5K Run/Walk.
October 12, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Aquarium Kids Fun Run
Up to 2,000 kids ages five to twelve can race in the Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run.
Participants will receive a commemorative marine animal medal, a finisher certificate, and free Aquarium admission.
October 12, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Birds and Reptiles
Birds at the Aquarium?
Participants ages 7-12 will learn why they would find birds and reptiles at an Aquarium and how marine biologists care for them.
October 17, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Longevity: Changing the Narrative
People are living longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn the secrets and how to afford them from four outstanding scholars.
October 18, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
October 19, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Otters
Learn Together as a Family
Parent and Me classes allow adults and children to learn together through play, movement, and exploration.
October 19, 2019 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
Sea Fare
Join us on a culinary journey benefiting the Aquarium of the Pacific at our sixteenth annual Sea Fare fundraiser.
Thank you for joining us on a culinary journey at our Sea Fare Fundraiser. We hope to see you on October 19, 2019 for our 16th annual Sea Fare!
October 20, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian
Fish can get sick too!
Learn what it takes to be a world-class veterinarian in charge of over 11,000 animals in this hands-on class.
October 24, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Longevity: Changing the Narrative
People are living longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. Learn the secrets and how to afford them from four outstanding scholars.
October 26, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Scarium of the Pacific
Spooktacular Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family.
October 26, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Invertebrates
From inking octopuses to sea star stomachs!
Participants ages 7-12 will learn what marine biologists have discovered about these spineless wonders in this hands-on class.
October 27, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Scarium of the Pacific
Spooktacular Halloween Fun for the Whole Family
Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family.
